Nursing
Program Director: Pamela Hudson DM, RN
Master of Science in Nursing
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to prepare professional nurses as leaders in administration and education in a variety of organizations. The competencies acquired through an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary model of education prepares the MSN graduate to practice in a complex and dynamic professional milieu.
MSN Program Goals:
- Promote critical analysis of theory, research, policy and organizational systems
- Develop leaders and change agents
- Enhance collaboration skills
- Provide the foundation for doctoral studies
- Prepare for successful passage of certification examinations
- Promote a commitment to lifelong learning
Graduate Learning Outcomes:
- Critically seek, evaluate, and develop expanding nursing knowledge.
- Use leadership abilities, moral and ethical principles, and professional standards to guide practice of self and others.
- Impact nursing practice through scientific inquiry and the dissemination of research findings.
- Integrate concepts, models, and theories from nursing science and related disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
Specialization Tracks:
Students may choose one of three areas of specialization:
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Informatics
Program of Study
This 33-credit hour MSN program consists of the following:
| General Core | (3) |
| Nursing Concentration | (15) |
| Specialization Core | (15) |
PREREQUISITE
NURS 500 Professional Portfolio (3)
(for non-nursing bachelor’s admits)
GENERAL CORE
GEN 503 Interpersonal Relations (3)
NURSING CONCENTRATION (15 credits)
| NURS 621 Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice | (3) |
| NURS 625 Healthcare Policy and Politics | (3) |
| NURS 640 Advanced Health Assessment | (3) |
| NURS 655 Nursing Research OR | |
| GEN 506 Interprofessional Health Care Research | (3) |
| NURS 690* MSN Capstone | (3) |
SPECIALIZATION CORE (15 credits)
NURSING ADMINISTRATION
| LDR 621 Strategic & Critical Problem Solving | (3) |
| NURS 670 Nursing Administration | (3) |
| NURS 672 Financial Management of Health Care Organizations | (3) |
| NURS 681* Clinical Practicum | (3) |
| NURS 684* Administration Practicum | (3) |
NURSING EDUCATION
| NURS 645 Advanced Pathopharmacology | (3) |
| NURS 660 Seminar for Nurse Educators I | (3) |
| NURS 661* Seminar for Nurse Educators II | (3) |
| NURS 681* Clinical Practicum | (3) |
| NURS 683* Education Practicum | (3) |
NURSING INFORMATICS
| NURS 623 Role of the Nurse Informaticist | (3) |
| NURS 630 Statistical Analysis for Managerial Decision Making | |
| (BUSAD510) | (3) |
| NURS 631 Data Visualization for Analytics (DAAN 871) | (3) |
| NURS 632 Predictive Analytics for Business (BAN 840) | (3) |
| OR | |
| NURS 633 People Analytics (BUDAD 843) | (3) |
| NURS 681* Clinical Practicum* | (3) |
| NURS 686* Nursing Informatics Practicum | (3) |
*Indicates prerequisite course(s) needed
Post–Master’s Certificate Programs: Nursing Administration & Nursing Education
The division offers a 12-credit graduate certificate in both nursing administration and nursing education. The certificate programs provide an excellent opportunity for master’s prepared nurses who wish to assume leadership roles, administrative positions, or educational positions in health care or academic settings for career advancement and a broader foundation for doctoral studies. Applicants must already have an earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree to enroll in this certificate program.
Certificate in Nursing Administration (12 Credits)
REQUIRED COURSES:
| LDR 621 Strategic & Critical Problem Solving | (3) |
| NURS 670 Nursing Administration | (3) |
| NURS 672 Financial Management of Health Care Organizations | (3) |
| NURS 684* Administration Practicum | (3) |
Certificate in Nursing Education (12 Credits)
REQUIRED COURSES:
| NURS 660 Seminar for Nurse Educators I | (3) |
| NURS 661* Seminar for Nurse Educators II | (3) |
| NURS 683* Education Practicum | (3) |
| Elective One elective+ | (3) |
+The elective must be taken at the graduate level with the approval of academic advisor.
*Indicates prerequisite course(s) needed.
Applicants who have completed an MSN degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may apply. The following materials must be submitted: an application form; a copy of current RN license; a copy of current professional resume; an official copy of graduate school transcript; two recommendations; and one-page goals statement. An advising session after acceptance with the Director of the MSN program and/or faculty member must be completed after admission to the program. For information on completing the required application, contact the Office of Graduate Admission at 484-323-3219.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Immaculata University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program is designed for bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurses seeking to advance their clinical practice as a nurse practitioner.
The 44-credit FNP program at Immaculata University is offered in a hybrid format to support working professionals to complete their degree in as little as 2.5 years while studying part-time. Nurses with an earned Master of Science in Nursing may be considered for the post-master’s certificate program.
Program Goals
- Promote critical analysis of theory, research, policy, and organizational systems
- Develop leaders and change agents
- Enhance collaboration skills
- Provide the foundation for doctoral studies
- Prepare for successful passage of certification examinations
- Promote a commitment to lifelong learning
Learning Outcomes
- Critically seek, evaluate, and develop expanding nursing knowledge.
- Use leadership abilities, moral and ethical principles, and professional standards to guide practice of self and others.
- Impact nursing practice through scientific inquiry and the dissemination of research findings.
- Integrate concepts, models, and theories from nursing science and related disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
- Demonstrate competence in management of health/illness status of patients in primary care across the life span.
- Integrate social determinants of health to improve the health outcomes of diverse populations across the life span.
- Employ current technologies to deliver and coordinate care.
- Integrate clinical reasoning, critical analysis of literature, evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and quality care in a safe and effective manner.
Curriculum (44 Credits)
PREREQUISITE
NURS 500 Professional Portfolio (3)
(for non-nursing bachelor’s admits)
CORE (9 credits)
| NURS 622 Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner | (3) |
| NURS 625 Healthcare Policy and Politics | (3) |
| NURS 655 Nursing Research OR | (3) |
| GEN 506 Interprofessional Health Care Research | (3) |
NP FOUNDATIONAL ADVANCED PRACTICE CORE (12 credits)
| NURS 646 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | (3) |
| NURS 647 Advanced Pathophysiology | (3) |
| NURS 648 Advanced Pharmacology | (3) |
| NURS 649 Population Health and Epidemiology | (3) |
SPECIALTY COURSES
| NURS 696 Primary Care across the Adult Lifespan I | (6 credits, 225 clinical hours) |
| NURS 697 Primary Care of Women and Children | (6 credits, 225 clinical hours) |
| NURS 698 Primary Care across the Adult Lifespan II | (6 credits, 225 clinical hours) |
| NURS 699 Integrated Care across the Lifespan | (5 credits, 150 clinical hours) |
Post–Master’s Certificate Programs: Family (Individual across the Lifespan) FNP
The post master’s certificate FNP student is expected to meet all the competencies for the family (Individual across the Lifespan) NP student. A Gap Analysis will be performed to assure the post master’s FNP student has met the requisite coursework and competencies to apply for a national certification exam for the Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
Program of Study
Pending Gap Analysis this 35- credit hour MSN certificate program consists of the following:
FNP Core (3 credits)
NURS 622 Role Development for the Nurse Practitioner (3)
NP Foundational Advanced Practice Core (9 credits)
| NURS 646 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | (3) |
| NURS 647 Advanced Pathophysiology | (3) |
| NURS 648 Advanced Pharmacology | (3) |
Specialty Courses (23 credits)
| NURS 696 Primary Care across the Adult Lifespan I | (6) |
| NURS 697 Primary Care of Women and Children | (6) |
| NURS 698 Primary Care across the Adult Lifespan II | (6) |
| NURS 699 Integrated Care across the Lifespan | (5) |
Division of Nursing Academic Policies
- MSN graduate students must have a minimum grade of “B” in required courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall.
- A student who receives a course grade below “B” in any required course must repeat the course.
- Only one course may be repeated once (1).
- MSN graduate students must successfully pass the practicum course prerequisites and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall before progression to all practicum courses.
- Health /background clearance is required prior to the beginning of any practicum courses.
- Violation of the Nursing Practice Act in any state will result in dismissal from the MSN Program.