Program Requirements
Master of Science in Nursing
Core
| NURS | 630 | Theory and Conceptual Models in Nursing | 3cr |
| NURS | 634 | Knowledge Development of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3cr |
| NURS | 640 | Organizational Relationships in Health Care | 3cr |
| NURS | 646 | Leadership and Role Development in Nursing | 3cr |
| NURS | 648 | Research in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3cr |
Concentration
Health System Nurse Specialist
39 - 40 credits | OR | Advanced Clinical Practice
Nurse Practitioner 46 credits
Clinical Nurse Specialist 40 credits |
| NURS | 660 | Nursing in Partnership with Community and Health Systems | 3cr | | NURS | 661 | Health System Transformation | 3cr | | NURS | 663 | Field Experiences in Health Systems Transformation | 3cr | | | | Cognates: Admitted students are provided a list of approved graduate courses in a variety of disciplines based upon the chosen role. | 9cr | | Electives: Admitted students are provided a list of approved graduate courses in a variety of disciplines based upon the chosen role. | 9cr | | | | NURS | 670 | Advanced Assessment Across the Life Span | 2cr | | NURS | 671 | Community Oriented Family Care I | 3cr | | NURS | 672 | Community Oriented Family Care II | 3cr | | NURS | 673 | Community Oriented Family Care III | 3cr | | NURS | 674 | Advanced Practicum FNP 10 cr, CNS 4 cr | 4-10 cr | | | | Cognates: | | HS | 610 | Pharmacotherapy: Pathophysiologic Approach I | 3cr | | HS | 612 | Pharmacotherapy: Pathophysiologic Approach II | 3cr | |
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Capstone
| NURS | 689 | Transforming Nursing and Health Systems through Research: Field Study | 4cr |
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| NURS | 699 | Transforming Nursing and Health Systems through Research: Thesis | 4cr |
Please also refer to the College Catalog for course descriptions and additional programmatic information on the Master of Science in Nursing program.
We invite you to speak with Dr. Margaret Flatt, MSN Graduate Coordinator at 989.964.4130 or flatt(at)svsu.eduto further explore your options for a master’s level professional education at SVSU. You may also contact the College of Health & Human Services office at 989.964.4145 or nhsdean(at)svsu.edu.
