Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator Concentration (NURS EDU MSN)
37 Credits
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING • 37 CREDITS • NURS EDU MSN
The Master of Science in Nursing –Nurse Educator concentration nursing will prepare individuals for the nurse educator role in academic or staff development settings. The curriculum integrates core master’s-level concepts, advanced clinical foundations (assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology) and education-focused courses. Students develop teaching strategies in the didactic and clinical setting, synthesize teaching/learning theories, and acquire skills in curriculum development. Clinical practicum objectives include the student’s ability to provide didactic and clinical instruction within the academic or clinical settings. As a result, graduates of the Nurse Educator concentration are well prepared to assume faculty or clinical instructor positions in schools of nursing or staff development positions in health care institutions.
Upon successful completion of the MSN Nurse Educator Concentration, the graduate will be eligible to seek certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
Admission to the MSN program is competitive. We seek highly motivated nurses who have obtained their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and desire to further professional development to advance their career. Once students have been admitted into the program, they become members of a cohort. This means that the same group of students goes through the program together. The cohort experience provides the students with the opportunity to develop a sense of community with their classmates as they study, network, and support each other in the graduate learning experience. The cohort learning experience begins with a two day residency at the Grand Rapids W.A. Lettinga Campus and ends with another two day residency for the NURS795 MSN Special Project or NURS799 MSN Thesis.
The MSN Program is a 28-month program that begins once a year. Courses within the program are delivered entirely online except for the practicum component of NURS765/NURS765C and NURS787/NURS787C. Practicum sites for the NURS765C and NURS787C will be arranged for students based on students’ geographic locations.
**Upon discussion with MSN Advisor, Student will elect to conduct either a Special Research Project (NURS795) or do the traditional thesis (NURS799).
Which class should I take? When should I take it?
See our Recommended Program Sequences:
Foundations of Advanced Nursing |
9 Credits | |
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| NURS600 | Analysis of theoretical perspectives from nursing and related disciplines as a foundation for nursing practice in advanced roles. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program | |
| NURS601 | This seminar is required in the first semester of acceptance to the College of Health Professions MSN program. The program expectations and the MSN Student Handbook will be reviewed. Students in this course must register and complete the required Criminal Background Check (CBC) and Drug Screen (DS). Note: This course is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. If the CBC/DS portion of the class is not completed in the specified time frame, a failing grade will be given for the course. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
| NURS640 | Critical discussion and analysis of the research process including the responsible conduct of research, qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs, analysis of data, and reporting of results. Strategies to improve dissemination and application of nursing research findings and integration of evidence-based practice will be discussed.Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program | |
| NURS670 | This course prepares nurses at the Master’s degree level to investigate and analyze the organization, delivery, and financing of health care through the lens of a leadership role. Leadership theories and concepts are explored as they may be applied to address complex and dynamic health care challenges such as health care access, cost, and quality. Strategic planning, systems thinking, political advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration are discussed and explored as within the context of the nursing leadership role and the advanced nursing practice in affecting quality health outcomes and culturally patient-centered care. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program |
Advanced Nursing Core |
9 Credits | |
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| NURS735 | Alterations of various physiological systems, etiology and clinical manifestations of commonly occurring health problems across the life span are discussed. In-depth case analysis of risk factors, pathophysiological changes, and associated signs and symptoms, relevant theories, research, and evidence-based findings are discussed as a basis for advanced practice nursing. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program | |
| NURS738 | The course focuses on the use of pharmacotherapeutic agents to manage health problems. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug categories, as well as evidence-based findings, are discussed as a basis for prescribing and monitoring pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of commonly occurring acute and chronic illnesses. Ethical, legal, and risk-management issues are discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program | |
| NURS740 | This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program | |
| NURS740V | This course focuses on the development of advanced practice nursing skills in health assessment for clients across the life span. Relevant concepts, theories, research, and evidence-based findings on prevention and early detection of risk factors and disease are emphasized. Critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and communication skills are developed through case scenarios, simulated experiences, and clinical experiences as appropriate. Note: The lab portion designated with a ‘V’ will be taught in a virtual format. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS740 and NURS740V Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MSN program |
Nursing Educator Concentration |
18 Credits | |
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| HINT730 | This course will provide an overview of the legal processes and compliance issues related to health data. Students will review HIPAA compliance requirements as well as review risk management strategies and policies. Students will develop a training program related to legal issues and compliance and incorporate project management methodologies. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. | |
| NURS765 | This course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V | |
| NURS765C | This course focuses on examining and analyzing theories, concepts, and research evidence to support the practice of nursing at an advanced level. Students are provided the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in designing, delivering, and evaluating health promotion, clinical prevention, and disease reduction interventions for individuals, groups, or populations. Emphasis is on nursing practice within an interdisciplinary context. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. NURS765C requires a clinical practicum component of 90 hours in an identified clinical specialty area. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C Co-requisite(s): NURS738 Prerequisite(s): NURS735, NURS740 and NURS740V | |
| NURS780 | This course prepares educators to identify and apply appropriate teaching methods and evaluate student learning, teacher, and program effectiveness. Topics include teaching, evaluation, integration of new and emerging technology, and assessment methods. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C | |
| NURS784 | This course is designed to introduce curriculum, curriculum development and design, and program evaluation. The course will provide students with the knowledge and skill needed to review, revise, and evaluate nursing curriculum. Student will learn how to complete a needs assessment for developing and reviewing curriculum. The student will examine the components of the curriculum. The course will include how to plan for program and curriculum evaluations. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS780 | |
| NURS785 | This course focuses on current and emerging teaching strategies, methods of assessment, and evaluation methods by nurse educators in a variety of settings (classroom, lab, clinical). Students will learn how to integrate diverse teaching and evaluation methods with diverse learning styles in a variety of settings. Student will discuss, plan and implement classroom assessment techniques (CATs) appropriate to course objectives. Strategies for assessing and evaluating learning outcomes will be discussed. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Prerequisite(s): NURS784 | |
| NURS787 | In this course, students will focus on the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator. Current literature and research related to the science of nursing education will be examined and analyzed. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care in a variety of direct and indirect care settings will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment of direct care patients’ educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator. Applicable Course Fees can be found at https://my.davenport.edu/financial-aid/how-much-does-du-cost/tuition-and-fees. Component Co-requisite(s): NURS787 and NURS787C Prerequisite(s): NURS765 and NURS765C | |
| NURS787C | In this clinical course, students will focus on the application of the multidimensional aspects of the advanced role of the nurse educator built upon the foundation of current literature and research related to the science of nursing education. Dimensions of the advanced role of the nurse educator in teaching patients and families, student nurses and providers across the continuum of care will be explored in the direct and indirect care setting. Emphasis will be placed on the application of advanced pathophysiology, advanced assessment and advanced pharmacology in the assessment and evaluation of direct care in advanced nursing. The course will also include consideration of patients’ educational needs and the implementation of educational interventions appropriate to the advanced role of the nurse educator. Note: Any unexcused non-attendance or dismissal from an internship, practicum, clinical or fieldwork experience will result in a grade of F. To provide focused and sustained clinica |
Thesis/Capstone** |
1 Credits | |
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| NURS795 or NURS799 | MSN Special Project or MSN Thesis | 1 |