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Master of Science in Nursing

Dear Nursing Colleague,
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares the BSN Registered Nurse as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Two tracks are available, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) with an adult health focus and the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a primary care focus.

The program is lock-step; students are admitted each fall as a class and complete the program in 24 months. Most on-campus classes are scheduled on Thursdays. All students complete the first two semesters and then choose the CNS or FNP track during the Advanced Practice Nursing Course based on their career goals. Clinical experiences begin in the fall of year two and can generally be arranged at a location (in Ohio) convenient to the student’s home.  Thank you for your interest in our programs!

Sharon M. Weyer, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Associate Professor of Nursing
Director MSN Program



Special Features:

• 24-month program with most theory classes on Thursday evenings

• Small classes with other nurses pursuing advanced education

• Opportunities to pursue your professional goals through practice and research
• Intern and practicum hours that meet requirements for certification exams
• Research based curriculum to assist those planning for a doctoral program
• Lock-step program for adult learners with professional employment schedules

Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner (56 hours)
(Please note - full course descriptions are available in the Graduate School Catalog)
Year 1 Fall Semester
•    MSN 500 - Theory and Practice of Nursing
•    MSN 530 - Advanced Physiology/Pathology
Year 1 Spring Semester
•    MSN 560 - Research Methodology: Qualitative and Quantitative
•    MSN 540 - Advanced Pharmacology
Year 1 Summer Semester
•    MSN 601 - Advanced Practice Nursing
•    MSN 570 - Advanced Health Assessment
•    Project I
Year 2 Fall Semester
•  CMC 541  Biblical/Psychological Foundations of Relationships
OR
•    CMC 543 - Theology of Humanity
•    MSN 611 - Health Systems: Managed Care
•    MSN 693 - Project II
•    MSNF 685 - Internship I
Year 2 Spring Semester
•    MSN 665 - Professional Role: Advanced Practice Nurse
•    MSN 694 - Project III
•    MSNF 686 - Internship II
Year 2 Summer Semester
•    MSN 502 - Ethics and Health Policy
•    MSNF 687 - Internship III

Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist (48 hours)
(Please note - full course descriptions are available in the Graduate Catalog)
Year 1 Fall Semester
•   MSN 500 -  Theory and Practice of Nursing
•   MSN 530 - Advanced Physiology/Pathology
Year 1 Spring Semester
•    MSN 540 - Research Methodology: Qualitative and Quantitative
•    MSN 560 - Advanced Pharmacology
Year 1 Summer Semester
•    MSN 601 - Advanced Practice Nursing
•    MSN 570 - Advanced Health Assessment
•    MSN 690 - Project I
Year 2 Fall Semester
•   CMC 541 -  Biblical/Psychological Foundations of Relationships
OR
•    CMC 543 - Theology of Humanity
•    MSN 611 - Health Systems: Managed Care
•    MSN 693 - Project II
•    MSNC 630 - Practicum I
Year 2 Spring Semester
•    MSN 665 - Professional Role: Advanced Practice Nurse
•    MSN 694 - Project III
•    MSNC 633 - Practicum II
Year 2 Summer Semester
•    MSN 502 - Ethics and Health Policy
•    MSNC 632 - Practicum III