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Master of Science in Nursing
Dr. A. Louise Hart, Chairperson
Dr. Elaine Jackson, Director of Graduate Studies
(573) 651-2585, E-mail: ejackson@semo.edu
Program Objectives
The Department of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a family nurse practitioner track and an advanced role specialization track. Advanced role specialization includes development of the role of adult health clinical nurse specialist/care manager or educator. The MSN program focuses on the assessment, management and delivery of health care services to individuals and families across the lifespan. Particular emphasis is directed to health care needs of underserved populations in rural areas. The program prepares graduates for the delivery of advanced nursing care and for critical investigation, integration, and synthesis of scientific knowledge in advanced nursing practice. MSN preparation provides a foundation for doctoral study. A total of 40 credit hours is required for the advanced role specialization track and 45 credit hours for the family nurse practitioner track. A post-master's family nurse practitioner certification curricular sequence is available and requires 25 credit hours.
Admission Requirements
The applicant must meet both the Southeast Missouri State University Graduate School and nursing department pre-requisites for admission to the MSN program of study.
Regular Admission
- A baccalaureate degree with an upper division major in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- A minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- A current license as a registered professional nurse.
- Evidence of professional liability insurance of $1,000,000/$3,000,000 coverage.
- A course in health assessment or demonstrated proficiency in health assessment that includes physical examination and history taking.
- An introductory course in statistics (graduate or undergraduate).
- Current CPR (professional level) certification.
- Statement of academic goals and objectives for graduate study/advanced practice.
- Two professional references regarding aptitude for graduate study.
- Clinical experience as a registered nurse prior to admission is strongly recommended.
Note: Admission to the family nurse practitioner clinical course (NS638) is competitive based on grades of "B" or better in NS625, NS636, and NS628.
Provisional Admission
The applicant who does not meet all of the program pre-requisites, may be granted provisional admission. Normally provisional admission will be granted for one semester only so that the applicant may meet regular admission criteria.
Probationary Admission
The applicant who does not meet the G.P.A. requirement may be granted probationary admission. When the G.P.A. is below 3.0 but is between a 2.75 and 2.99, and the applicant has achieved a G.P.A. of 3.25 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the Graduate Program Committee may grant probationary admission stipulated upon the successful completion of nine hours of course work applicable to the program.
Core Course Requirements
Advanced Role Specialization Required Courses
Family Nurse Practitioner Required Courses
Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Required Courses
Course Descriptions
NS600: Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice
Provides a basis for examining theory construction and the role that theory plays in providing the scientific basis for nursing practice. (3 credit hours)
NS605: Advanced Nursing Concepts I
Presents skills basic for advanced nursing roles to function professionally and autonomously in a competitive health care market. Two and one-half hours class and three hours lab per week. (3 credit hours)
NS606: Advanced Nursing Concepts II
Further develops skills necessary for successful performance of advanced nursing roles. Two and one-half hours class and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: NS605. (3 credit hours)
NS610: Public Policy and Issues in Health Care
Explores the nature of the U.S. health care system and the forces influencing the delivery of health care in rural and other settings. Examines health policy development and the role of nurses in advanced practice when analyzing the effect of policy on the health of rural families. (3 credit hours)
NS612: Nursing Legal and Ethical Issues
Analyzes legal and ethical situations from the consumer and professional perspective encountered in advanced nursing roles. (2 credit hours)
NS620: Advanced Nursing Research Methods and Designs
Focuses on nursing research as a process in the development and testing of nursing theory. Critical analysis of nursing research, research designs, and the role of the advanced nurse practitioner as a consumer and practitioner of nursing research emphasized. History and trends in nursing research, ethical issues, and reporting outcomes discussed. Three hours class and two hours lab per week. Prerequisites: Completion of a basic course in statistics or instructor consent. (4 credit hours)
Builds on basic knowledge of pharmacology. Provides a comprehensive study for advanced practice nurses who manage drug therapy for a variety of clients. Commonly used drugs, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics studied in depth. Legal aspects of prescribing, client/family education, client compliance and cost-effective choices of pharmacological therapies discussed. Meets the requirements for prescription writing by advanced practice nurses. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (3 credit hours)
NS628: Advanced Health Assessment
Builds on basic physical assessment skills, health history, and family dynamics. Systematic approach to health assessment used. Two hours class and three hours lab per week. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN program or approval of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
NS633: Advanced Nursing Roles I
Provides foundation for knowledgeable caring with diverse vulnerable populations in an advanced nursing role. Emphasizes creative resource utilization. Three hours class and six hours lab per week. Prerequisite: NS606 or instructor consent. (4 credit hours)
NS634: Advanced Nursing Roles II
Promotes approaches to the care of diverse vulnerable populations through advanced nursing roles. Emphasizes systematic modes of inquiry. Three hours class and six hours lab per week. Prerequisite: NS606 or instructor consent. (4 credit hours)
NS636: Advanced Pathophysiology and Symptom Management
Explores the physiologic human response to illness from a symptom management perspective. Prerequisites: BSN or instructor consent. (3 credit hours)
NS638: Primary Care I Family Health
Prepares providers of primary health care to families in rural areas. Emphasis on defining needs of the members of the family across the lifespan, using concepts of family and rural health to achieve an optimal level of wellness. Focus on common etiologies of variances from the optimal level. Prerequisites: NS600, NS620, NS625, NS628, NS636, or instructor consent. (3 credit hours)
NS639: Primary Care I Family Health Clinical Practicum
Focuses on preparation of the family nurse practitioner as an advanced practice nurse in a family practice setting. Practice guided and directed by an experienced practitioner. Opportunities to integrate theory and practice. Twelve hours clinical per week. Prequisite: Instructor consent. (2 credit hours)
Provides opportunites for supervised experiences in an advanced nursing role. Six hours lab per week. Prerequisite: NS634. (1 credit hour)
Presents theoretical content pertinent to the implementation of a specific advanced nursing role. Two hours of seminar per week. Prerequisite: NS634. (1 credit hour)
NS648: Primary Care II Adult Health
Prepares providers of primary health care to clients in rural areas. Emphasis is on defining needs of adults with selected acute and chronic problems, using concepts of family and rural health to assist in the achievement of optimal level awareness. Common etiologies and management plans focus of discussions. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (3 credit hours)
NS649: Primary Care II Adult Health Clinical Practicum
Prepares the family nurse practitioner as an advanced practice nurse in a family practice setting. Emphasizes adult health and explores relationship to family. Practice guided and directed by an experienced practitioner. Opportunities to integrate theory and practice. Twelve hours clinical per week. (2 credit hours)
NS650: Topics and Issues in Nursing
Directed study of special topics and issues in nursing through seminars, forums, etc. (1 credit hour)
NS651: Topics and Issues in Nursing
Directed study of special topics and issues in nursing through seminars, forums, etc. (2 credit hours)
NS652: Topics and Issues in Nursing
Directed study of special topics and issues in nursing through seminars, forums, etc. (3 credit hours)
NS658: Primary Care III Issues in Primary Care
Explores issues that influence the practitioner in a primary care setting. Discussions include management and economics of practice, certification, marketing, legal and political issues influencing advanced practice, and regulations for rural health clinical certification. Two hours of seminar per week. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (1 credit hour)
NS659: Primary Care III Clinical Role Practicum
Focuses on development of the family nurse practitioner as primary care provider in a family practice setting. In depth practice provided with guidance and direction of an experienced practitioner. Practice areas provide role analysis and integration through application of theory in the clinical setting. Twenty-four clinical hours per week. Prerequisite: NS649 or instructor consent. (4 credit hours)
NS661: Independent Study (3 credit hours)
NS662: Independent Study (2 credit hours)
NS663: Independent Study (1 credit hour)
NS693: Nursing Research Project
Implements research process for the purpose of professional dissemination. Prerequisite: NS620. (3 credit hours)
A written report based upon investigation of a nursing problem. See Department Thesis Guidelines for additional information. (3 credit hours)
NS695: Thesis. Second semester. (3 credit hours)
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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