Master's Entry to Practice, M.S.N.
The Master’s Entry to Practice (MEPN) program is an entry into practice master’s degree that provides students with a previously earned bachelor’s degree the opportunity to gain education and experience as a direct care provider of nursing in a variety of settings. The degree also provides an advantage to adult learners choosing nursing as a second career allowing them to become a nurse in a shorter amount of time and to earn a higher degree as opposed to a second baccalaureate degree.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), examination in order to obtain a registered nurse license.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theoretical knowledge to the practice of advanced nursing roles.
- Utilize evidence to address population health problems.
- Demonstrate professionalism at the advanced nursing level in the clinical setting.
- Pursue quality, effectiveness, and innovation in shared leadership of interprofessional health teams.
Requirements for Earning the M.S.N. Degree Include the Following:
- completion of an approved program of study;
- completion of an applied research course, NURS 791;
- a GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all courses attempted for graduate credit and all courses numbered 700 and above;
- a GPA of a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all courses on the approved program of study;
- passing a comprehensive assessment during the last semester of the program.
Course Requirements (76 hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 700 | Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 709 | Pathophysiological Concepts for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 711 | Pharmacotherapies for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 712 | Health Assessment for Nursing Practice + | 3 |
| NURS 713 | Nursing Practice Fundamentals *, + | 4 |
| NURS 714 | Maternal/Newborn Nursing Practice *, + | 4 |
| NURS 715 | Pediatric Nursing Practice *, + | 4 |
| NURS 720 | Clinical Application of Population Analysis | 3 |
| NURS 721 | Gerontological Nursing Care | 2 |
| NURS 723 | Medical Surgical Nursing Practice I *, + | 5 |
| NURS 726 | Medical Surgical Nursing Practice II * | 5 |
| NURS 729 | Psychiatric Nursing Practice *, + | 4 |
| NURS 730 | Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 745 | Nursing Ethics, Policy & Advocacy | 3 |
| NURS 746 | Informatics, Technology, and Emerging Issues | 3 |
| NURS 747 | Leadership and Safety for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 748 | Care Coordination and Outcomes Management * | 3 |
| NURS 750 | Transition to Nursing Practice I * | 3 |
| NURS 751 | Transition to Nursing Practice II * | 3 |
| NURS 789 | Statistical and Research Methods for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 791 | Seminar in Clinical Nursing Research | 3 |
| Select 6 hours of electives 1 | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 76 | |
| * | Indicates courses with field study hours |
| + | Indicates courses with lab hours |
| 1 | All electives must be 500 level or higher and approved by the academic advisor prior to enrollment. |