rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF NURSING Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science Degree Flex Choice Competency-Based Education Program | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) CORE COURSES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (BY SPECIALIZATION AREA) Healthcare Technology, Simulation, and Informatics: • Chief Nursing Informatics Officer • Director of Clinical Informatics • Clinical Analyst • Nursing / Clinical Informatics Specialist • Clinical Educator • Simulation Education Specialist • Simulation Coordinator or Technologist • Director of Innovation • Innovation Specialist Nursing Education: • Faculty Role • Leadership Position in an Academic Setting • Staff Development • Director of Education Nursing Leadership and Administration: • Chief Nursing Officer • Director of Nursing • Nurse Manager • Nurse Administrator • Health Policy Strategist • Nurse Executive • Nurse Compliance Inspector • Case Manager OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program are prepared for socially just, culturally responsive, advanced nursing practice and to serve as ethical, safe, holistic, and innovative leaders of healthcare. As leaders in nursing, program graduates are prepared to navigate and integrate services across the connected healthcare system as part of an interprofessional collaborative team to promote excellence through cost- effective, accessible care in a rapidly changing, multicultural, global environment. They possess the knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care, understand industry-driven outcomes, and initiate change through leadership and innovation. Graduates develop a professional identity as master’s prepared nurses grounded in a sense of inquiry and committed to lifelong learning while embracing the core values of the nursing profession. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must submit an application packet containing: • A completed program application form, including a writing sample • Official transcript documenting conferral of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher • Documentation of an active, unencumbered RN license • Two letters of reference (one professional and one personal) When a completed application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Dean of the School of Nursing. Applicants who have had their application packet approved must complete the following prior to being deemed eligible for entrance into the program: • Rasmussen University data sheet and enrollment agreement • A criminal background screening • Any additional program-specific requirements as specified at the time of enrollment Entrants will receive written communication from the University confirming acceptance once all acceptance requirements have been met. Accepted applicants must complete the Rasmussen Experiential Online Orientation and the School of Nursing Orientation. Drug testing, proof of current immunizations, and proof of current CPR certification are not entrance requirement(s) for this program; however, some practicum sites may require drug testing, proof of current immunizations, or proof of current CPR certification prior to professional practice experience. 74 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Upper Division NGR 5013 NGR 5056 Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan NGR 5101 NGR 5149 NGR 5172 Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice Research and Evidence-Based Practice Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan NGR 5800 Leading Healthcare Transformation NGR 6900 MSN Capstone CHOOSE ONE SPECIALIZATION Healthcare Technology, Simulation, and Informatics Specialization NGR 6703 Advanced Nursing Practice NGR 6716 Simulation in Healthcare NGR 6820 Healthcare Technology NGR 6840 Integrating Technology NGR 6870 Informatics in Advanced Nursing Practice Nursing Education Specialization NGR 6050 Nursing Education in the Classroom NGR 6150 Nursing Education in the Clinical Setting NGR 6300 Curriculum Design and Program Evaluation NGR 6701 The Role of the Nurse Educator NGR 6703 Advanced Nursing Practice Nursing Leadership and Administration Specialization NGR 6100 The Business Side of Nursing NGR 6117 Leadership and Management in Advanced Nursing Practice NGR 6250 Meaningful Communication and Collaboration NGR 6703 Advanced Nursing Practice NGR 6801 Advanced Nursing Leadership Core Credits Specialization Credits Total Master’s Degree Credits 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 28 20 48 This program is not available to residents of all states. Please speak with an Admissions Advisor to determine your eligibility for enrollment. This is a post-licensure program and has not been approved by any state professional licensing body. This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any advanced practice nursing license or other state-issued license, including but not limited to the following: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). For information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants to this program must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. MSN students must demonstrate successful completion of a 3000-level or higher Statistics course taken within the past five years as a prerequisite or co-requisite to NGR 5000 and NGR 5100. When an upper-level Statistics course needs to be completed, the student may complete STA 3215 Inferential Statistics and Analytics in a 5.5-week format by either: (1) concurrently enroll as an Individual Progress student their first quarter and complete STA 3215 in an 11-week competency-based education (CBE) format while taking Nursing courses or (2) enroll as an Individual Progress student and complete STA 3215 in an 11-week CBE format before taking Nursing courses. This course is not eligible for financial aid. The Master of Science in Nursing program at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
