Nursing Department

Dr. Denise McCollim, Chairman

Master of Science in Nursing Degree [M.S.N.]

The purpose of this degree is to prepare the registered nurse to use scriptural and traditional methods of nursing education in both the clinical and classroom settings.

Objectives: Graduates of this program will be able to

1. implement principles and techniques of traditional as well as laboratory skills related to nursing practice;
2. develop a traditional curriculum utilizing state board of nursing guidelines for an undergraduate nursing program;
3. develop formal and informal evaluation tools for various educational settings related to nursing;
4. identify and understand the four major advanced-practice nursing roles;
5. apply advanced principles of pharmacology for the administration of medications to clients across the life span with an emphasis placed on patient education;
6. explain the normal, complex physiological processes of each body system and discuss alterations in these processes for select disorders from each system;
7. utilize current research knowledge and skills to present an in-depth study of a specific area of interest in nursing;
8. analyze the importance of evidence-based nursing practice through the examination of current nursing research literature;
9. function as an educational leader and resource person to individuals, families, groups, and other health care personnel;
10. maintain legal and ethical standards as a member of the nursing profession and as a member of the body of fundamental, evangelical Christianity.

Courses such as advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology enhance the nurse’s knowledge base while subjects on research, curriculum development and testing and evaluation prepare the nurse to critically examine and implement various teaching methods and outcomes. Upon completion of this program, the registered nurse is fully equipped to teach undergraduate nursing curricula using scriptural and traditional methodology.

Residence Requirements

Fall, Spring, Summer, Pre-Term, Fall, Spring: A minimum of 21 months of residence work is required including a Pre-term session.

See upcoming summer courses.

Admission Requirements

See General Admission Requirements. Graduate applicants in the M.S.N. program must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and an active Florida nursing license.

Candidacy

See Candidacy.

Graduation Requirements

See Graduation Requirements.