The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program offers four majors:
All Nursing programs at Marymount University are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC), 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 989-9393.
The Critical Care Nursing major prepares experienced critical care nurses for the advanced practice role of the Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The content of the courses parallels the core curriculum recommended by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The AACN's Synergy Model serves as the theoretical framework for the enactment of the Critical Care CNS role. Emphasis is given to the integration of knowledge in areas including pathophysiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic evaluation/intervention. Clinical practicums provide opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge, and to demonstrate competency as a Critical Care CNS. Clinical hours accrued during the program can be counted toward those needed to qualify for the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Critical Care Nurse Specialist examination.
The Family Nurse Practitioner major prepares nurse practitioners to provide primary care to the family. An in-depth study is made of health and common, acute, and chronic illnesses throughout the life cycle. Laboratory and clinical experiences are provided to develop competence in the diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses. The program prepares graduates to sit for nationally recognized certification examinations offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Committee.
The Nursing and Health Administration major is an interdisciplinary partnership with the School of Business Administration. It prepares nurses to excel as clinical and organizational leaders and managers in a broad spectrum of managerial positions and care delivery systems. The curriculum integrates current content in managed care and health care policy, law, and finance with nurse executive-level content in organizations and systems, theory applications, and research-based administrative practice. Clinical practicums provide opportunities to enhance clinical management knowledge, and integrate it with health care law, policy, and finance in a variety of care delivery and health policy settings. The program prepares graduates to take nationally recognized nursing administration certification examinations, and to pursue certification in health care management from the American College of Health Care Executives.
The Nursing Education major prepares nurses for successful careers as nurse educators in a variety of academic and service settings. The curriculum emphasizes acquisition and enhancement of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success as a nurse educator. Foundational content in areas such as the organization and administration of educational programs, adult-focused teaching and learning theories, educational research and evaluation, and curriculum development is complemented by practice-based topics including teaching strategies, syllabus development, and test construction. Educational practicums include experiences in both classroom and clinical settings, and provide opportunities to apply acquired theoretical and practice-based knowledge to teaching practice.
All students must submit evidence of a recent health examination and required immunizations upon entering the University.
Students must provide evidence of the following before entering each clinical course:
All graduate Nursing students must take and pass a comprehensive examination in the semester of graduation.
Students must plan a program of study with an M.S.N. faculty advisor/chair. Successful completion of a graduate Nursing course requires a grade of B or better.
This program provides an opportunity for nurses with associate degrees or diplomas in Nursing to earn a master's degree in Nursing. Students who have not earned a bachelor's degree must complete the equivalent of the 48 credits that comprise the University's Liberal Arts Core. Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed before beginning the R.N. to M.S.N. program. All students must complete 12 credits in transitional Nursing courses (NU 400 Community Health, NU 410 Leadership and Management in Nursing Practice, and NU 411 Social and Political Issues in Nursing). Applicants must have 1-2 years of recent nursing experience.