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Nursing (MSN), Master of Science Degree - Generalist Track

Program Location
Distance Education/Online
Program Credits
36 Credits
Program Length*
6 Trimesters, 96 Instructional Weeks
Time to Complete
24 Months

*Program length may vary.  WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00

The generalist Master of Science in nursing degree builds upon prior clinical knowledge and experience and focuses on the core knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential to meet the complexities of health care. The generalist curriculum provides a foundation for an advanced nursing practice role.

 

MSN Advanced Generalist Curriculum - Online

(August 1, 2015 and thereafter) (To locate curriculum for courses begun prior to August 1, 2015, please see the 2015-2016 West Coast University Catalog)

Graduate Nursing Core

NURS 500Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

3
NURS 510Policy Organization and Financing Healthcare

3
NURS 521Ethics in Healthcare

3
NURS 530Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology

3
NURS 535Principles of Teaching and Learning

3
NURS 540Research Utilization

3
NURS 561Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

3
NURS 570Advanced Pharmacology

3
NURS 580Advanced Health/Physical Assessment

3
NURS 590AAdvanced Clinical Concepts

1.5
NURS 590BAdvanced Clinical Concepts

1.5
NURS 591L-AAdvanced Clinical Practice Practicum

1.5
NURS 591L-BAdvanced Clinical Practice Practicum

1.5
NURS 690ACulminating Experience I

1.5
NURS 690BCulminating Experience II

1.5
Total Credit Hours:36.0

MSN Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.