Curriculum

The Master of Science in Nursing–Entry to Practice (MSN–ETP) curriculum combines foundational nursing knowledge, hands-on clinical experiences, and leadership-focused coursework to prepare students for professional nursing practice. Designed for individuals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the program provides a clear pathway to becoming a confident, practice-ready nurse. 

Curriculum breakdown (71 total credits, 16 courses)

• Didactic (classroom): 47 credit hours
• Lab (hands-on practice): 3 credit hours, 90 contact hours
• Clinical (real-world experience): 18 credit hours, 810 contact hours

Semester 1 (fall)

• NUR 503: Foundational Concepts of Nursing Practice, 6 credit hours 
• NUR 505: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, 5 credit hours 
• NUR 507: Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I, 3 credit hours

Semester 2 (spring)

• NUR 502: Clinical Management I, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 504: Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II, 3 credit hours  
• NUR 506: Mental Health, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 508: Evidence Based Practice & Research (online), 3 credit hours

Semester 3 (summer)

• NUR 511: Women’s Health, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 513: Pediatric Health, 5 credit hours 
• Elective of choice: 3 credit hours

Semester 4 (fall)

• NUR 517: Transformative Leadership, 3 credit hours  
• NUR 519: Clinical Management II, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 509: Community & Population Health, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 515: Informatics & Healthcare Technology (online), 3 credit hours

Semester 5 (spring)

• NUR 518: Advanced Clinical Management, 5 credit hours  
• NUR 520: Transition to Practice, 4 credit hours 
• NUR 524: Health Policy, Advocacy & Ethics (online), 3 credit hours

Electives

• NUR 530: Healthcare Administration & Business Finance, 3 credit hours  
• NUR 531: Nursing Education, 3 credit hours 
• NUR 532: Healthcare Quality & Safety, 3 credit hours  
• Elective of choice/research: 3 credit hours