Nursing Education, MS

The Baker College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program strives to prepare nurses for leadership positions in education (education track). The Education cognate builds upon knowledge and skills nurses bring into the program, which is designed to meet the highest levels of nursing practice with an emphasis on the potential of each student. The MSN degree program provides experienced professional nurses with the education and competencies needed to function in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Program Status - Open Enrollment Program Requirements

Unencumbered license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States (US), District of Columbia or US territories, or an unencumbered license as a RN in Canada
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited BSN program
Graduate School Requirements

Nursing Major - 24 Hours

NUR 5110 - Advanced Nursing Practice Roles Credits: 3
NUR 5260 - Organizational and Systems Leadership with Population Health Credits: 3
NUR 5310 - Nursing Theory and Research Credits: 3
NUR 5410 - Informatics and Healthcare Technologies Credits: 3
NUR 5560 - Quality Improvement, Safety Outcomes Management Credits: 3
NUR 5610 - Healthcare Systems, Policy and Advocacy Credits: 3
NUR 6220 - Clinical Practicum Preparation Credits: 3
NUR 6230 - Graduate Practicum Credits: 3

Nursing Education Cognate - 12 Hours

NUR 6110 - Advanced Health Assessment and Pharmacology Credits: 3
NUR 6150 - Advanced Pathophysiology Credits: 3
NUR 6310 - Academic Nurse Educator Credits: 3
NUR 6510 - Clinical Nurse Educator Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 36

The master’s degree program in nursing at Baker College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001; phone: (202) 887-6791.

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