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BSN-MSN

Wheeling Jesuit University

 

DEGREE

BSN to MSN

MAJOR

Nursing Administration

DEPARTMENT

Center for Professional and Graduate Studies

CONTACT

Becky Forney, Associate Dean

316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003

adulted@wju.edu

800-873-7665

304-243-4441 (FAX)

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED:  Unlimited

 

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

1.)   Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

2.)   3.0 undergraduate cumulative average.

3.)   A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).  The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU.

4.)   Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program.

5.)   Three (3) letters of recommendation.

6.)   Hold a valid Registered nursing license.

 

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses.  Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and email.  Students should have an active email account.  Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center.  Both of these services are available through email or in person.  Technical support is available via email and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit.  Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee.  Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a “B.”

 

CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING

The Master of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing administration is designed to prepare nurses for leadership and management positions in a variety of health care settings.  Through an integration of concepts from nursing, business and management, graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership positions in health care settings, to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, to demonstrate responsibility for the management of the nursing organization, and to function as a member of the executive management team.

 

The curriculum has three components:

1.)   Nursing Core

2.)   Nursing Administration Courses

3.)   Support courses from business

 

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.  The program is 40-43 credit hours.

 

NURSING CORE

Course Number

Course Title and (Credits)

MSN 500

Nursing Theories

MSN 501

Nursing Research I

MSN 503

Health Care Policy and Politics

MSN 525

Health Care Delivery Systems and Economics

MSN 531

Advanced Health Assessment

MSN 533

Health Promotion (2)

 

NURSING ADMINISTRATION COURSES

Course Number

Course Title and (Credits)

MSN 502

Nursing Research II

MSN 510

Thesis I (2) or MSN 512 Capstone Seminar I

MSN 511

Thesis II (1) or MSN elective

MSN 520

Nursing Administration I: Organizational Theory and its Applications

MSN 521

Nursing Administration II: Management of Nursing Care Delivery Systems, Program Development and Marketing

MSN 524

Nursing Administration: Financial Management

MSN 561

Practicum I (2)

 

BUSINESS COURSES

Course Number

Course Title and (Credits)

MSN 527

Organizational Behavior

MSN 528

Communications and Interpersonal Relations

 

 

 

 

 

Wheeling Jesuit University

 

DEGREE

BSN to MSN

MAJOR

Nursing Education Specialist

DEPARTMENT

Center for Professional and Graduate Studies

CONTACT

Becky Forney, Associate Dean

316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003

adulted@wju.edu

800-873-7665

304-243-4441 (FAX)

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED:  Unlimited

 

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

1.    Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

2.    3.0 undergraduate cumulative average.

3.    A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).  The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU.

4.    Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program.

5.    Three (3) letters of recommendation.

6.    Hold a valid Registered nursing license.

 

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses.  Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and email.  Students should have an active email account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center.  Both of these services are available through email or in person.  Technical support is available via email and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning.

 

TRANSFER CREDIT

Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit.  Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a “B.”

 

CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING

The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing Education is designed to prepare nurses for positions in a variety of educational settings.  This program integrates concepts from nursing, science and education and prepares graduates to assume educational positions in schools of nursing, various health care settings and community health education.  Additionally, students further develop their skills and abilities to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

 

The curriculum has three components:

1.)   Nursing core

2.)   Nursing education courses

3.)   Clinical core

 

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.  The program is 42-43 credit hours.

 

NURSING CORE

Course Number

Course Title and (Credits)

MSN 500

Nursing Theories

MSN 501

Nursing Research I

MSN 503

Health Care Policy and Politics

MSN 525

Health Care Delivery Systems and Economics

MSN 531

Advanced Health Assessment

MSN 533

Health Promotion (2)

 

 

NURSING EDUCATION COURSES

Course Number

Course Title and (Credits)

MSN 514

Curriculum and Instruction

MSN 515

Evaluation

MSN 516

Educational Technology

MSN 518

Educational Practicum

MSN 542

Synthesis in Nursing Education

 

 

Clinical Courses

 

MSN 530

Advanced Pathophysiology

MSN 531C

Advanced Health Assessment Clinical

MSN 532

Advanced Pharmacology

MSN 565-568D

Choice of one Clinical Concepts course

 

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