The RN-MNSc program echoes the College of Nursing mission and philosophy as it prepares the graduate nurse for either an advanced role as a nursing administrator/manager or as a case manager.
WHAT YOU LEARN
These MNSc programs of study, detailed below, will prepare students to serve in various roles in the hospital or outpatient settings specific to the nursing administration specialty or the case management specialty.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The College of Nursing provides registered nurses (RN) who have a diploma or associate degree in nursing an opportunity to broaden their education through flexible online programs. This program consists of 57–63 nursing credit hours and 58 prerequisite hours. PLEASE NOTE: This program is for those who are currently RNs with an unencumbered license.
ADVANTAGES
- Flexible scheduling for the busy life
- Students may be able to complete up to 21 hours of specific prerequisites after being admitted to the program
- Completely online theory courses
- Practicum near home
- Project-based capstone at end of program
Click here to see the list of pre-requisite courses required for admission.
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RN to MNSc in CASE MANAGEMENT: FULL TIME
Fall Semester Start (FT option)
SAMPLE (subject to change)
Fall I- RN-BSN -15 Week semester (9 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Professional Transitions (3) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Health and Cultural Assessment (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
- NURS 4XXX: Leadership and Management (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
Spring I – RN-BSN- 15 Week Semester (11 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Holistic Care of the Older Adult (4) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Community Capstone (4) – 7 ½ week course second section
- NURS 5101: Research Methodology (3)
Summer I (3 credits)
- NURS 5175: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Education (3)
Fall II (9 credits)
- NURS 7105: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research (3)
- NURS 5270: Organizational Behavior (3)
- N7113: Healthcare Informatics (3)
Spring II (9 credits)
- NURS 5178: Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator (3)
- NURS 5192: Concepts and Roles of Case Management (3)
- NURS 5103 Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (3)
Summer II (3 Credits)
- NURS 5193: Process of Case Management (3)
Fall III (10 Credits)
- NURS 5273: Law, Policy, and Procedure (3)
- NURS 5397: Case Management Practicum I (3)
- NURS XXXX: Case Management and Managed Care Across the Lifespan (4)
Spring III (4 Credits)
- NURS XXXX: Case Management Practicum (3)
- NURS 5995: Outcomes Portfolio (1)
Total 58 Credits
Revised: July 2023
RN to MNSC in CASE MANAGEMENT: PART TIME
Fall Semester Start (PT option)
SAMPLE (subject to change)
Fall I – RN-BSN -15 Week semester (9 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Professional Transitions (3) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Health and Cultural Assessment (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
- NURS 4XXX: Leadership and Management (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
Spring I – RN-BSN- 15 Week Semester (8 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Holistic Care of the Older Adult (4) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Community Capstone (4) – 7 ½ week course second section
Summer I (3 credits)
- NURS 5175: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Education (3)
Fall II (6 Credits)
- NURS 7105: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research (3)
- NURS 5101: Research Methodology (3)
Spring II (6 Credits)
- NURS 7210: Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- NURS 5178: Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator (3)
Fall III (6 Credits)
- NURS 5273: Law, Policy, and Procedure (3)
- NURS 7112: Healthcare Informatics (3)
Spring III (6 Credits)
- NURS 5103: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (3)
- NURS 5192: Concepts and Roles of Case Management (3)
Summer III (3 Credits)
- NURS 5193: Process of Case Management (3)
Fall IV (7 Credits)
- NURS 5397: Case Management Practicum I (3)
- NURS 5297: Case Management and Managed Care Across the Lifespan (4)
Spring IV (4 Credits)
- NURS XXXX: Case Management Practicum II (3)
- NURS 5995: Outcomes Portfolio (1)
Total 58 Credits
Revised July 2023
RN to MNSc in NURSING ADMINISTRATION with NURSING EDUCATION
Fall Semester Start
SAMPLE (subject to change)
Fall I- RN-BSN -15 Week semester (9)
- NURS 4XXX: Professional Transitions (3) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Health and Cultural Assessment (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
- NURS 4XXX: Leadership and Management (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
Spring I – RN-BSN- 15 Week Semester (8)
- NURS 4XXX: Holistic Care of the Older Adult (4) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Community Capstone (4) – 7 ½ week course second section
Summer (3 credits)
- NURS 5175: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Education (or elective)
Fall (6 credits)
- NURS 7105: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research (DNP level course)
- NURS 5101: Research Methodology
Spring (6 credits)
- NURS 5272: Personnel Management
- NURS 7210: Evidence-Based Practice (DNP level course)
Summer (3 credits)
- NURS 5270: Organizational Behavior
Fall (9 credits)
- NURS 5273: Law, Policy & Procedure in Healthcare
- NURS 7112: Healthcare Informatics (DNP level course)
- NURS 5179: Teaching Strategies & Technology for the Nurse Educator
Spring (6 credits)
- NURS 5178: Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator
- NURS 5395: Nursing Education Practicum
Summer (3 credits)
- NURS 5205: Quantitative Epidemiology
Fall (6 credits)
- NURS 5275: Financial Management
- NURS 5269: Nursing Administration Practicum I (270 hours)
Spring (4 credits)
- NURS 5369: Nursing Administration Practicum II (270 hours)
- NURS 5995: Portfolio
TOTAL 63 credits
Revised: July 2023
RN to MNSc in NURSING ADMINISTRATION *without* Education
Fall Semester Start
SAMPLE (subject to change)
Fall I – RN-BSN – 15 Week semester (9 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Professional Transitions (3) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Health and Cultural Assessment (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
- NURS 4XXX: Leadership and Management (3) – 7 ½ week course second section
Spring I – RN-BSN – 15 Week Semester (8 credits)
- NURS 4XXX: Holistic Care of the Older Adult (4) – 7 ½ week course first section
- NURS 4XXX: Community Capstone (4) – 7 ½ week course second section
Fall (6 credits)
- NURS 7105: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice and Research (DNP level course)
- NURS 5101: Research Methodology
Spring (6 credits)
- NURS 7210: Evidence-Based Practice (DNP Level course)
- NURS 5272: Personnel Management
Summer (6 credits)
- NURS 5175: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Education (or elective)
- NURS 5270: Organizational Behavior
Fall (6 credits)
- NURS 5273: Law, Policy & Procedure in Healthcare
- NURS 7112: Healthcare Informatics (DNP level course)
Spring (3 credits)
- NURS 5178: Curriculum Development for the Nurse Educator
Summer (3 credits)
- NURS 5205: Quantitative Epidemiology
Fall (6 credits)
- NURS 5275: Financial Management
- NURS 5269: Nursing Administration Practicum I (270 hours)
Spring (4 credits)
- NURS 5369: Nursing Administration Practicum II (270 hours)
- NURS 5995: Outcomes Portfolio
Total 57 credits
Revised: July, 2023