MSN PROGRAM
M.S.N./M.P.H. JOINT DEGREE
The focus of the M.S.N. clinical specialization is on the development
of skills necessary for the comprehensive assessment and diagnosis
of the health status of communities and populations. The use
of program planning models for development of community or population
need-based programs is emphasized, and thorough program evaluation
techniques are stressed. The Master of Public Health Program,
operated by the School of Medicine and the School of Graduate
Studies, prepares students for the broad mission of public health,
defined as “enhancing health in human populations through
organized community effort” utilizing education, research,
and community service. The dual degree program will not only
prepare nurses to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) clinical specialty exam in Community Health Nursing
but also will prepare nurses to assume leadership roles in the
overall planning, organizing, and delivery of care to populations
and communities. Students pursuing the combined M.S.N./M.P.H.
degree will take 30 credits of M.P.H. coursework and 29 M.S.N.
credits.
Fall Semester I
| NURS 405 | Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations |
3 |
| NUNP 410 | Health Promotion Across the Lifespan |
2 |
| MPHP 490 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| MPHP 405 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MPHP 504 | Public Health Capstone Seminar | 0 |
Total |
11 |
Spring Semester I
| NURS 425 | Inquiry II: The Research Process | 3 |
| NURS 443A | Collaboration and Consultation | 1 |
| NURS 443B | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development | 1 |
| NURS 443C | Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| NURS 444A | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Ethical Issues | 1 |
| NURS 444B | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Finance | 1 |
| NURS 444C | Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice: Policy and Legal | 1 |
| MPHP 439 | Health Management and Policy | 3 |
| MPHP 411 | Behavioral Medicine | 4 |
| MPHP 504 | Public Health Capstone Seminar | 0 |
Total |
16 |
Fall Semester II Hours
| NURS 491 | Community Health Nursing Assessment | 4 |
| NURS 502 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2 |
| NURS 503 | Inquiry Practicum | 1 |
| MPHP 429 | Environmental and Occupational Health | 3 |
| MPHP 652 | Capstone Experience Public Health Elective | 3 |
| MPHP 501 | Public Capstone Seminar | 0 |
Total |
13 |
Spring Semester II Hours
| NURS 495 | Community Health Nursing Program Planning | 4 |
| NURS 496 | Community Health Nursing Program Leadership | 4 |
| MPHP 652 | Capstone Experience | 6 |
Total |
14 |
Total Semester Hours: 54