Division of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing [M.S.N.]
The Master of Science in Nursing degree provides students with advanced training in nursing education. This degree will prepare graduate-level nurses capable of practicing as leaders and educators in a variety of health care and educational settings.
Residence Requirements
Fall/Spring/Summer/Preterm/Fall/Spring: A minimum of 21 months of residence work is required including a Preterm session (2010).
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
Course Requirements
| Master of Science in Nursing | Hours |
|---|---|
| ED 541 History of American Education | 3 |
| ED 545 Principles of Instruction and Methods | 3 |
| NU 500 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NU 510 Advanced Nursing Roles and Trends | 3 |
| NU 511 Advanced Nursing Research | 3 |
| NU 514 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice | 3 |
| NU 526 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NU 546 Curriculum Development in Nursing | 3 |
| NU 547 Testing and Evaluation | 3 |
| NU 611 Nursing Research Project | 3 |
| NU 651 Teaching Nursing I | 3 |
| NU 652 Teaching Nursing II | 3 |
Total Hours
|
36 |
Nursing Course Offerings Summer 2009
| Session I, June 23-July 1 | ||
| NU | 546 | Curriculum Development in Nursing |
| Session III, July 13-21 | ||
| NU | 547 | Testing and Evaluation |
| Session IV, July 22-30* | ||
| ED | 541 | History of American Education |
| Session V, July 31-August 7 (Class also meets Sat., Aug. 1.) |
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| ED | 545 | Principles of Instruction and Methods |
| *Session IV students are required to attend Commencement, July 30, 8 P.M. | ||
