Nursing, MSN: Course Requirements
Students complete a 33-credit (10 courses) MSN in advanced nursing courses with a focus on quality, safety, and leadership, and clinical expertise. The 33-credit MSN program philosophy, purpose, and objectives are aligned with those of the University, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, The Essentials (AACN, 2021) Advanced-Level Nursing Education, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies and Curriculum (NONPF, 2022), Healthy People 2030, and AACN’s Graduate-Level QSEN Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (2022).
MSN Program Outcomes
At the completion of the program, MSN graduates will be able to:
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing, related sciences, and humanities to enhance health care and advance the practice of nursing
- Assume a leadership role in developing and implementing clinical practice programs in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
- Design quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to promote culturally responsive and equitable patient-centered care
- Demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to investigate, propose, and disseminate resolutions to nursing and healthcare issues and to contribute the body of nursing knowledge
- Analyze current and emerging technologies to support practice and advance knowledge in community health, education, administration, and clinical practices
- Promote change in healthcare delivery systems through an analysis of variables that influence the design and funding of healthcare systems and policy
- Design strategies to promote collaborative relationships in the delivery of healthcare
- Incorporate the concept of social responsibility into practice through a respect for the whole person and concern for the health and welfare of others
MSN Admission Requirements
- Application*
- A BSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited nursing program at a regionally accredited institution
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a probationary basis. Students admitted on probation will be considered for full admission after satisfactory completion of six credits of graduate coursework with a grade of B in each course
- Current unencumbered Compact State RN license
- Licensure as an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania prior to either Education or Leadership Track clinical hours/practicum
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- A 250 to 500-word personal statement, with your name as a header, concerning your interest and reason for applying
- Professional résumé
- Interview may be requested by the School of Nursing
*The Holy Family University School of Nursing admission process is based on a holistic review approach. Each applicant is assessed individually, which includes a balanced consideration given to experiences, attributes, academic metrics and how the applicant might contribute value as a Master of Science in Nursing candidate. Each application is reviewed to assure that all students who complete the process are considered.
Program Requirements (33 - 39 credits)
Core Course Requirements (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 620 — Leadership, Role Development, and Foundations of Practice | 3 |
NURS 621 — Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
NURS 622 — Policy, Diversity, and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
NURS 623 — Population Health, Health Promotion and Disease prevention | 3 |
3 P’s Course Requirements (9 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 626 — Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
NURS 627 — Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
NURS 628 — Advanced Physical Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track (18 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 631 - Intro to Professional Practice | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
NURS 632 - Care of Families I | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
NURS 633 - Care of Families II | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
NURS 634 - Care of Families III | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
NURS 635 - Care of Families IV | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
NURS 636 - Care of Families V | 3; 125 clinical hours = 9 per week |
Nursing Education Track (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 660 — Teaching strategies, learning theories and Curriculum design (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 661 — Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 662 — Education Practicum (250 clinical hours) | 6 |
Leadership Track (12 credits)
Course | Credits |
|---|---|
NURS 665 — Leadership strategies (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 666 — Finance in nursing practice (125 clinical hours) | 3 |
NURS 667 — Leadership Practicum (250 clinical hours) | 6 |
*All MSN Tracks require 500 clinical hours
This program is now solely online.