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Graduate Bulletin Academic Programs Master of Science in Nursing - Graduate Certificates in Nurse Education, Nurse Administration & Organizational Systems Leadership, and Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice & Project Management/Strategy {21-22}
Master of Science in Nursing - Graduate Certificates in Nurse Education, Nurse Administration & Organizational Systems Leadership, and Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice & Project Management/Strategy {21-22}
Program Coordinator: Erica Evans, DNP, MSN, RN School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Hagen Hall 213J, 218.477.4393 erica.evans@mnstate.edu
The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SNHL) includes Nursing and Health Services Administration programs. The incorporation of the programs into a single school represents an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of health fields with the integration of nursing services and leadership practice at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The SNHL faculty believe that health is the maximized potential and well-being of individuals, communities, and societies. SNHL’s goal is to prepare students to promote optimal health along the continuum of life, from birth to death. Students seeking a career in healthcare and health service professions will have access to excellent programs and experienced faculty who prepare students for full professional roles.
The Master of Science with a major in Nursing is designed to prepare registered nurses holding a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing for an advanced nursing role. The degree builds upon the general baccalaureate nursing competencies, is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials, and provides curricula necessary to meet the education needs relative to the student’s specific emphasis choice. Graduates will be better able to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice.
The Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) emphasis prepares early career and current nurse leaders for graduate level nursing and healthcare leadership. Advanced education in nursing administration and organizational systems leadership addresses the growing need for system-wide leadership within the healthcare industry. The program emphasizes increased depth of understanding of the complex systems and issues involved in healthcare. Graduate outcomes are based upon the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials and incorporates the competencies put forth by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation.
The Nurse Educator (NED) emphasis prepares registered nurses holding a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at the Master of Science level in nursing education within academic and clinical arenas. The emphasis is built upon the art and science of nursing education within the changing contexts of healthcare, nursing, higher education, and evidence-based practice. Within the broader Graduate Nursing program outcomes, the NED emphasis adapts to provide students with understanding and evidence-based application of the faculty role; teaching-learning processes; curriculum development, management and evaluation; program and student evaluation; and modalities to accomplish education within various settings. Students receive experiential practica in nursing education in the academic and healthcare settings. Didactic work is delivered in an online format. The curriculum is based upon the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials and the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Education (CNE) competencies.
ACCREDITATION
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Minnesota State University Moorhead are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
CURRICULUM COMPONENTS
The curriculum includes graduate nursing core courses, emphasis track advanced role courses, clinical practica, and professional portfolio. The program offers a choice of two specialty emphases:
- Nursing Administration and Organizational System Leadership
- Nurse Educator
Master of Science with Major in Nursing
Description The Master of Science with a major in Nursing is designed to prepare registered nurses holding a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing for an advanced nursing role. The degree builds upon the general baccalaureate nursing competencies, is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials, and provides curricula necessary to meet the education needs relative to the student’s specific emphasis choice. Graduates will be better able to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice.
Nurse Educator
Emphasis-Specific Program Description:
The Nurse Educator (NED) emphasis prepares baccalaureate degree nurses at the Master of Science level in nursing education within academic and clinical arenas. The emphasis is built upon the art and science of nursing education within the changing contexts of health care, nursing, higher education, and evidence-based practice. Within the broader Graduate Nursing program outcomes, the NED emphasis adapts to provide students with understanding and evidence-based application of the faculty role; teaching-learning processes; curriculum development, management and evaluation; program and student evaluation; and modalities to accomplish education within the various settings. Students receive experiential practica in nursing education for the practical, associate degree, and/or baccalaureate nursing level(s) in academic and healthcare settings. Didactic work is delivered in an online format. The curriculum is based upon the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials and the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) competencies.
Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership
Emphasis-Specific Program Description:
The Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) program prepares early career and current nurse leaders for graduate level nursing and healthcare leadership. Advanced education in nursing administration and organizational systems leadership addresses the growing need for system-wide leadership within the healthcare industry. The program emphasizes increased depth of understanding of the complex systems and issues involved. Graduate outcomes are based upon the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials and incorporates the competencies and essentials put forth by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Graduate Nursing Program, the applicant must meet the following minimal requirements:
- BS or BA in nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC), NLN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
- Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the US (does not need to be MN).
- Total cumulative local GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses at the institution where the baccalaureate nursing degree was awarded.
Additional Admission Notes for Non-Minnesota Applicants
Non-Minnesota applicants are not fully admitted until the Department of Higher Education in the applicant's state of residence has approved distance education/online programs from the state of Minnesota. Other state approvals, including, but not limited to, the state's Board of Nursing, must also be in place. Student must check with Graduate Program Coordinator prior to accepting admission. Should the student move after s/he applies to the program, it is his/her responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether continuation in the program is possible in the student’s new location.
Post-Admission Requirements In order to maintain enrollment in the program, students must:
- Hold an active and unencumbered RN license from a state within the US. If clinical practica will occur in a state other than Minnesota or North Dakota, the student must have an unencumbered RN license in the state where practica will be completed.
- The Department of Higher Education, the Board of Nursing, and possibly other agencies where the student will have their practica (Department of Higher Education, Board of Nursing, others) must first agree with MSUM offering distance nursing education in the state. It is the student's responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether clinicals in a state other than MN are possible.
- Stay in compliance with the graduate nursing section of the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Verifications Policy.
- Complete the statistics requirement prior to enrollment in NURS 615: An education, business, or healthcare statistics course at the undergraduate (300/400 course, 3000/4000 course) or graduate level. A course within the last 5 years is highly recommended.
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Master of Science (MS) nursing curriculum, all graduates will be able to:
- Incorporate current and emerging evidence from nursing and related sciences into the delivery of nursing care to continuously improve healthcare outcomes (Essential I-Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities).
- Utilize a systems approach as an organizational leader to effectively plan resource use, guide ethical decision-making, role-model critical reasoning, build relationships, promote evidence–based practice to improve systems, and assure safe, high quality nursing care outcomes (Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership).
- Apply safety and quality principles, methods, performance measures, and standards to transparently and continually improve health outcomes across the continuum of care (Essential III: Quality Improvement and Safety).
- Integrate research, evidence, theory, clinical reasoning, and patient values to positively impact patient and population health outcomes (Essential IV: Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice).
- Analyze, incorporate, promote, and evaluate current/emerging patient care, informatics, and communication technologies to deliver and enhance healthcare outcomes (Essential V: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies).
- Evaluate, advocate for, and support organizational/governmental policy to improve nursing, health care delivery, and population health outcomes (Essential VI: Health Policy and Advocacy).
- Collaborate as a leader/member of interprofessional teams to optimize care management and coordination(Essential VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes).
- Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based clinical prevention, health promotion, and population-based care appropriate for diverse individuals, families, communities, and aggregates (Essential VIII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health).
- Integrate the advanced art and science of nursing in role-specific competencies to influence outcomes at the individual, family, population, and systems levels (Essential IX: Master’s-Level Nursing Practice).
Program Delivery Mode Online Exclusive: must be completed entirely online; no face-to-face options available
Core Requirements
( 20 credits )
NURS 600 Nursing Science, Ethical, and Transcultural Theories (3) NURS 605 Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Management (3) NURS 610 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (3) NURS 615 Research and Evidence-Based Practice (4) NURS 628 Healthcare Delivery Systems, Policy, and Reimbursement (3) NURS 638 Health Information Systems (3) NURS 695 Portfolio (Plan B) (1)
Program Requirements
The following are the degree requirements for a Master’s of Science with a Major in Nursing:
- All students must complete the program within seven (7) years.
- Students progress at a rate they are comfortable with. Most students are also working in nursing practice; therefore, the program is intentionally flexible to adapt to part-time progression.
- A maximum of nine (9) graduate semester credits from nursing, all of which must be related to the program, may be transferred from other appropriately accredited colleges or universities with the approval of the Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator. The transfer credits must be no older than seven (7) years by the time of MSUM graduate nursing program/certificate completion and carry a grade of B or better.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to continue and graduate from the program. If the GPA falls below 3.0, the student is placed on probation for the next semester in which courses are taken. If the GPA remains below 3.0 at the end of the next semester, the student is suspended from the graduate school.
- No more than two courses with a grade of C (including C+ and C-) may be applied to the program of study.
- A successful oral examination of the student as evaluated by the student’s committee following completion of the portfolio and the majority of coursework is required.
Further information on degree requirements may be found in “General Degree Requirements” near the beginning of the MSUM Graduate Bulletin.
Emphasis in Nurse Educator
Program Requirements
( 42 credits )
20 Core Nursing + 22 NED emphasis (BELOW-16 NED Theory/Seminar, 6 NED Practicum/Capstone)
NURS 629 Educational Foundations and Teaching Strategies (4) NURS 639 Curriculum/Course Development and Evaluation (3) NURS 649 Nursing Education Assessment, Testing, and Evaluation Strategies (3) NURS 635 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators I (3) NURS 636 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, & Physical Assessment for Nurse Educators II (3) NURS 642P Advanced Nurse Educator Practicum Capstone I (3) NURS 643P Advanced Nursing Educator Practicum Capstone II (3)
Emphasis in Nurse Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL)
Program Requirements
( 41 credits )
20 Core Nursing +21 NAOSL emphasis (BELOW--15 NAOSL theory/seminar, 6 NAOSL Practicum/Capstone)
MHA 618 Healthcare Law and Ethical Decision-Making (3) ECON 610 Healthcare Economics (3) MBA 641 Human Resources Management (3) MHA 619 Applied Financial Management (3) NURS 650 Organizational Strategy and Systems Leadership (3) NURS 644P Nursing Adm. & Org Systems Leadership Practicum Capstone I (3) NURS 645P Nursing Adm. & Org Systems Leadership Practicum Capstone II (3)
Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
Description The Nurse Educator (NED) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate prepares registered nurses holding a baccalaureate degree in nursing at the certificate level in nursing education within the academic and clinical arenas. The certificate is built upon the art and science of nursing education within the changing contexts of health care, nursing, higher education, and evidence-based practice. The certificate provides students with a basic understanding and evidence-based application of the nurse educator role. Credits earned can be applied toward the Masters of Science with Major in Nursing (NED Emphasis) for students who would like to earn a graduate degree.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Graduate Nursing Program, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- BS or BA in nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC), NLN, or CCNE accredited university.
- Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the US (does not need to be MN).
- Total cumulative local GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses at the institution where the baccalaureate nursing degree was awarded.
Additional Admission Notes for Non-Minnesota Applicants
Non-Minnesota applicants are not fully admitted until the Department of Higher Education in the applicant's state of residence has approved distance education/online programs from the state of Minnesota. (Other state approvals, including but not limited to, the state's Board of Nursing, must also be in place). Students must check with Graduate Program Coordinator prior to accepting admission. Should the student move after s/he applies to the program, it is his/her responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether continuation in the program is possible in the student’s new location.
Post-Admission Requirements:
- Hold an active and unencumbered RN license from a state within the US. If clinical practica will occur in a state other than Minnesota or North Dakota, the student must have an unencumbered RN license in the state where practica will be completed.
- The Department of Higher Education, the Board of Nursing, and possibly other agencies where the student will have their practica (Department of Higher Education, Board of Nursing, others) must first agree with MSUM offering distance nursing education in the state. It is the student's responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether clinicals in a state other than MN are possible.
- Stay in compliance with the required documentation/immunization policy for Graduate Nursing.
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Nurse Educator Certificate, graduates are expected to:
NEC1. Incorporate theoretical contributions and scientific knowledge of the discipline into nursing practice and education. NEC2. Collaborate in scholarly activities of inquiry related to nursing practice and education. NEC3. Develop, implement, and modify programs or plans of care for diverse client populations. NEC4. Demonstrate competency in the specialized role of nurse educator within the context of independent and collaborative nursing practice.
Program Delivery Mode Online Exclusive: must be completed entirely online; no face-to-face options available
Core Requirements
( 15 credits )
NURS 600 Nursing Science, Ethical, and Transcultural Theories (3) NURS 629 Educational Foundations and Teaching Strategies (4) NURS 639 Curriculum/Course Development and Evaluation (3) NURS 649 Nursing Education Assessment, Testing, and Evaluation Strategies (3) NURS 642P Advanced Nurse Educator Practicum Capstone I (3) or NURS 643P Advanced Nursing Educator Practicum Capstone II (3)
Nurse Administrator and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Graduate Certificate
Description The Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership (NAOSL) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate prepares early career and current nurse leaders in the areas of nursing and healthcare leadership. The certificate program emphasizes the key areas of leadership essential to successfully navigating complex healthcare systems while in a leadership role. Credits earned can be applied toward the Masters of Science with Major in Nursing (NAOSL Emphasis) for students who would like to earn a graduate degree.
Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Graduate Nursing Program, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- BS or BA in nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC), NLN, or CCNE accredited university.
- Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the US (does not need to be MN).
- Total cumulative local GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate courses at the institution where the baccalaureate nursing degree was awarded.
Additional Admission Notes for Non-Minnesota Applicants
Non-Minnesota applicants are not fully admitted until the Department of Higher Education in the applicant's state of residence has approved distance education/online programs from the state of Minnesota. (Other state approvals, including but not limited to, the state's Board of Nursing, must also be in place.) Students must check with Graduate Program Coordinator prior to accepting admission. Should the student move after s/he applies to the program, it is his/her responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether continuation in the program is possible in the student’s new location.
Post-Admission Requirements:
- Hold an active and unencumbered RN license from a state within the US. If clinical practica will occur in a state other than Minnesota or North Dakota, the student must have an unencumbered RN license in the state where practica will be completed.
- The Department of Higher Education, the Board of Nursing, and possibly other agencies where the student will have their practica (Department of Higher Education, Board of Nursing, others) must first agree with MSUM offering distance nursing education in the state. It is the student's responsibility to check with the Graduate Program Coordinator whether clinicals in a state other than MN are possible.
- Stay in compliance with the required documentation/immunization policy for Graduate Nursing.
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Nursing Administration and Organizational Systems Leadership post-baccalaureate certificate program, graduates are expected to:
NAOSLC1. Incorporate theoretical contributions and scientific knowledge of the discipline into nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership. NAOSLC2. Collaborate in scholarly activities of inquiry related nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership. NAOSLC3. Contribute to the improvement of health policy, delivery of health services, and the financing of health care. NAOSLC4. Demonstrate competency in the specialized role of nurse administrator and/or leader within the context of independent and collaborative nursing practice.
Program Delivery Mode Online Exclusive: must be completed entirely online; no face-to-face options available
Core Requirements
( 14 credits )
NURS 605 Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Management (3) NURS 628 Healthcare Delivery Systems, Policy, and Reimbursement (3) NURS 638 Health Information Systems (3) NURS 650 Organizational Strategy and Systems Leadership (3) NURS 644P Nursing Adm. & Org Systems Leadership Practicum Capstone I (3) OR NURS 645P Nursing Adm. & Org Systems Leadership Practicum Capstone II (3)
Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice & Project Management/Strategy Graduate Certificate
Description The Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice, and Project Management/Strategy (IEPMS) Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate prepares students to implement and lead healthcare practice projects in a strategic manner using quality indicators, dashboards, informatics-based data, national guidelines, and other forms of evidence. Credits earned can be applied toward the Masters of Science with Major in Nursing or Masters of Healthcare Administration for students who would like to earn a master’s degree.
Admission Requirements
For Health Administration and Related Disciplines Applicants
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must hold a BS or BA in Health Administration, Public Health, Health & Medical Science, Gerontology, Allied Health or a related discipline.
- Have a total cumulative local GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework at the institution where the BS or BA degree was awarded.
For Nursing Applicants
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must hold a BS or BA in Nursing from an ACEN (formerly NLNAC), NLN CNEA, or CCNE accredited Nursing program.
- Document current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the US (does not need to be MN).
- Have a total cumulative local GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate coursework at the institution where the baccalaureate Nursing degree was awarded.
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice, and Project Management/Strategy (IEPMS) post-baccalaureate graduate certificate program, graduates are expected to:
IEPMS C1 Analyze current/emerging patient care, informatics, and communication technologies to deliver and enhance healthcare outcomes. IEPMS C2 Apply safety and quality principles, methods, performance measures, and standards to transparently improve healthcare outcomes across the continuum of care. IEPMS C3 Integrate research, evidence, theory, clinical reasoning, and patient values to positively impact patient and population healthcare outcomes. IEPMS C4 Utilize a systems approach as an organizational leader to effectively plan resource use, promote evidence–based practice to improve systems, and assure safe, high quality healthcare outcomes. IEPMS C5 Incorporate concepts, issues, and techniques for effectively managing projects.
Program Delivery Mode Online Exclusive: must be completed entirely online; no face-to-face options available
Core Requirements
( 15 credits )
NURS 638/MHA 638 Health Information Systems (3) NURS 605/MHA 605 Healthcare Quality, Safety & Regulatory Management (3) NURS 650/MHA 650 Organizational Strategy and Systems Leadership (3) NURS 615 Research and Evidence-Based Practice (4) OR MHA 615 Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3) MBA 685 Project Management (3)
Restricted Electives
( 3 credits )
3 credits required. Elective Choices:
NURS 628/MHA 628 Healthcare Policy (3) MHA 618 Healthcare Law and Ethical Decision-Making (3) MHA 651 Healthcare Operations Management (3) NURS 600 Nursing Science, Ethical, and Transcultural Theories (3)
Note: Other options available with Program Coordinator Approval
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