Master of Science in Nursing
Introduction
Master of Science in Nursing is a October 5th Masters program taught at Denver College of Nursing, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (15-18 months) options.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an online, distance-learning program for registered nurses who want advanced knowledge in the art and science of nursing to become nurse leaders and educators. The curriculum includes advanced health assessment, advanced concepts in pathophysiology, and a deeper exploration of pharmacology, plus leadership and educational theories, teaching strategies, curricular development, and programmatic evaluation with emphasis on culturally appropriate, evidence-based nursing practices.
The program consists of six quarters of study and may be completed within 15-18 months. It is structured around core courses and specialty courses for nursing education, including research methods and evidence-based practice, advanced theory, leadership, and management, student-centered learning, teaching strategies and technology for the nurse educator, and a capstone project.
Modules
- NUR 600Advanced Health Assessment
- NUR 610Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology
- NUR 620Global Healthcare
- NUR 630Pharmacology
- NUR 640Research Methods and Evidence Based Practice for Nursing
- NUR 650Advanced Theory, Leadership, and Management
- NUR 660Student Centered Learning
- NUR 670Teaching Strategies and Technology for the Nurse Educator
- NUR 680Curriculum Development, Assessment, and Evaluation
- NUR 690The Nurse Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
- NUR 695Capstone
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Nursing at Denver College of Nursing for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Denver College of Nursing.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Denver College of Nursing as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Nursing.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Hold an unencumbered state license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in their home state.
- Have worked as a registered nurse for at least one year.
- Submit an official transcript to the Dean of Nursing Education Programs (or the Dean’s designee) indicating graduation from a nationally accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
- Transcripts will not be accepted after the first term.
- Achieve and maintain at least a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to graduate and be awarded their MSN degree.
- A minimum of a “C” is required to pass all courses.
- Tests may not be repeated to improve a grade.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.denvercollegeofnursing.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-nursing.html
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.