Eligibility Criteria for Masters

Propel your nursing career forward with our Master of Science in Nursing program. This dynamic course is designed for nurses aspiring to excel in leadership, advanced clinical practice, or research. The MSN program combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and a research-focused approach to prepare graduates for influential roles in healthcare, shaping the future of nursing.

Leadership Focus

Develop leadership skills for influential roles in healthcare

Advanced Clinical Practice

Hone advanced clinical skills for specialized nursing practice

Research Emphasis

Gain research skills for evidence-based nursing and healthcare improvement

Leadership Focus

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR Master's Degree

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Courses Offered

10

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Estimated Fee

$27,000

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Nursing Assistant (N-268)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Health Care
     The Nursing Assistant
     Communication And Interpersonal Skills
     Relating To Your Patients
     Infection Control
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Environmental Safety, Accident Prevention, And Disaster Plans
     Emergency Situations
     Body Systems And Common Diseases
     Vital Signs
     Positioning, Moving And Ambulation
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Admission, Transfer, And Discharge
     The Patients Environment
     Hygiene And Grooming
     Special Skin Care
     Nutrition
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Elimination Needs
     Specimen Collection And Testing
     Am And Pm Care
     Restorative Care And Rehabilitation
     Additional Patient Care Procedures
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Preoperative And Postoperative Care
     Sub Acute Care
     Special Skills In Long-Term Care
     Death And Dying

Pharmacology (N-306)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     General Pharmacological Principles
     The Metric System And Drug Dosage Calculations
     Pharmacology Of The Autonomic Nervous System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Medicated Aerosol Treatments
     Bronchodilators
     Mucokinetics And Surfactants
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Anti-Inflammatory And Anti-Asthmatic Agents
     Anti-Infective Agents
     Cardiac Agents
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Blood Pressure And Antithrombotic Agents
     Neuromuscular, Anesthetic, Sedative, And Analgesic Agents
     Therapeutic Medical Gases
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Pharmacologic Management Of Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
     Pharmacologic Treatment Of Respiratory Infectious Disease
     Medications For Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Medical-Surgical Nursing (N-606)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Medicalsurgical Nurse
     The Adult Client In Health And Illness
     The Older Adult Client In Health And Illness
     Settings Of Care
     Guidelines For Client Assessment
     Essential Nursing Pharmacology
     Caring For Clients With Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, Or Acidbase Balance
     Caring For Clients In Pain
     Caring For Clients Having Surgery
     Caring For Clients With Inflammation And Infection
     Caring For Clients With Altered Immunity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Cancer
     Caring For Clients Experiencing Shock, Trauma, Or Critical Illness
     Loss, Grief, And End-Of-Life Care
     The Endocrine System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Endocrine Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Diabetes Mellitus
     The Gastrointestinal System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Nutritional And Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Bowel Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Gallbladder, Liver, And Pancreatic Disorders
     The Respiratory System And Assessment
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders
     The Cardiovascular System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Coronary Heart Disease And Dysrhythmias
     Caring For Clients With Cardiac Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Peripheral Vascular Disorders
     The Hematologic And Lymphatic Systems And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Hematologic And Lymphatic Disorders
     The Urinary System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Renal And Urinary Tract Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Reproductive System And Assessment
     Caring For Male Clients With Reproductive System Disorders
     Caring For Female Clients With Reproductive System Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
     The Nervous System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Intracranial Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Degenerative Neurologic And Spinal Cord Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Eye And Ear Disorders
     The Musculoskeletal System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For Clients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
     The Integumentary System And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Skin Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Burns
     Mental Health And Assessment
     Caring For Clients With Psychotic Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Mood Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Anxiety Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Personality Disorders
     Caring For Clients With Substance Abuse Or Dependency

Maternity and Pediatrics Nursing (N-615)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Lpn/Lvn In Maternal-Child, Community-Based Nursing
     Legal And Ethical Issues In Maternal-Child Nursing
     Nursing Care Of The Family
     Reproductive Anatomy And Physiology
     Reproductive Issues
     Health Promotion During Pregnancy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Health Promotion During Labor And Delivery
     Health Promotion Of The Newborn
     Health Promotion In The Postpartum Period
     Life Span Growth And Development
     Illness Prevention, Health Promotion, And Nutrition In Children
     Adapting Procedures In The Care Of Children
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Hospitalized Or Chronically Ill Child
     Care Of The Child With Fluid, Electrolyte, Or Acid-Base Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Neurologic And Sensory Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Musculoskeletal Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Respiratory Disorders
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Child With Cardiovascular Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Hematologic Or Lymphatic Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Immune Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Gastrointestinal Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Genitourinary Disorders
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Care Of The Child With Integumentary Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Endocrine Disorders
     Care Of The Child With Communicable Diseases
     Care Of The Child With Psychosocial Disorders
     Care Of The Family With A Dying Child

Advanced concepts in nursing (N-792)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For The High Acuity Patient: Patient, Family, And Nursing Consideration
     Acute Pain In The High Acuity Patient
     Fluid And Electrolyte Balance In The High Acuity Patient
     Determination And Assessment Of Pulmoncay Gas Exchange
     Alterations In Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Mechanical Ventilation
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Determination And Assessment Of Cardiac Output
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hemodynamic: Monitoring
     Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Conduction Abnormalities
     Alterations In Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Alterations In Cardiac Output
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Oxygenation
     Shock States
     Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nursing Care Of Patient With Impaired Oxygenation
     Determinants And Assessment Of Cerebral Perfusion
     Alterations In Cerebral Tissue Perfusion: Acute Brain Attack
     Decreased Adaptive Capacity: Acute Head Injury
     Sensory Perceptual Disorders
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Cerebral Function
     Metabolic Responses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hematologic Dysfunction
     Altered Immune Function
     Organ Transplantation
     Altered Glucose Metabolism
     Altered Renal Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Metabolic Function
     Acute Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hypatic Dusfunction
     Acute Pancreatic Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Gastrointestinal Function
     Complex Wound Management
     Acute Burn Injury
     Trauma
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Multiple Injuries

Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (NUR-453)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Caring For The High Acuity Patient: Patient, Family, And Nursing Consideration
     Acute Pain In The High Acuity Patient
     Fluid And Electrolyte Balance In The High Acuity Patient
     Determination And Assessment Of Pulmoncay Gas Exchange
     Alterations In Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Mechanical Ventilation
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Pulmonary Gas Exchange
     Determination And Assessment Of Cardiac Output
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Hemodynamic: Monitoring
     Electrocardiographic Monitoring And Conduction Abnormalities
     Alterations In Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Alterations In Cardiac Output
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Myocardial Tissue Perfusion
     Oxygenation
     Shock States
     Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nursing Care Of Patient With Impaired Oxygenation
     Determinants And Assessment Of Cerebral Perfusion
     Alterations In Cerebral Tissue Perfusion: Acute Brain Attack
     Decreased Adaptive Capacity: Acute Head Injury
     Sensory Perceptual Disorders
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Cerebral Function
     Metabolic Responses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hematologic Dysfunction
     Altered Immune Function
     Organ Transplantation
     Altered Glucose Metabolism
     Altered Renal Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Metabolic Function
     Acute Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Acute Hypatic Dusfunction
     Acute Pancreatic Dysfunction
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Altered Gastrointestinal Function
     Complex Wound Management
     Acute Burn Injury
     Trauma
     Nursing Care Of The Patient With Multiple Injuries

Nursing Management (NUR-623)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conceptual Basis For Leadership And Management
     Change And Decision Making
     Keys To Working With Others: Collaboration, Coordination, And Conflict Resolution
     Effective Staff Communication And Working Relationships
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Organizational Structure For Effective Care Delivery
     Acute Care Organizations: An Example Of A Healthcare Organization
     Teamwork And Motivation
     Delegation For The Staff Nurse
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tools To Manage And Evaluate Care
     Healthcare Policy, Legal Issues, And Ethics In Healthcare Delivery
     Consumers And Nurses
     Recruitment And Retention: Meeting Staffing Requirements
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Keys To Professional Success
     Healthcare Financial Issues
     Technology And Healthcare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Healthcare Quality Improvement And Safety
     Putting It All Together: The Culture Of The Organization
     Diversity In Health Care Organizations

Ethics and Legal Issues in Nursing (NUR-647)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethics
     Legal Concepts And The Judicial Process
     Anatomy Of A Lawsuit
     Standards Of Care
     Tort Law
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nursing Liability: Defenses
     Informed Consent And Patient Self-Determination
     Documentation And Confidentiality
     Professional Liability Insurance
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nurse Practice Acts, Licensure, And Scope Of Practice
     Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
     Employment Laws: Corporate Liability Issues
     Nursing Administration And The Nurse-Manager
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Delegation And Supervision
     Selected Federal Laws
     Acute Care Settings
     Ambulatory Care Settings
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managed Care Settings
     Community Health Settings
     Long Term Care Settings
     Academic Settings

Child health Nursing (NUR-711)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nurses Role In The Care Of The Child
     Family-Centered Care: Theory And Applications
     Cultural Influences
     Genetic And Hereditary Influences
     Concepts Of Growth And Development
     Child And Family Communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Social And Environmental Influences On The Child
     Newborn Assessment And Pediatric
     Nutrition
     Concepts Of Health Promotion And Health Maintenance
     Health Promotion And Health Maintenance Of Children
     Nursing Care For The Child In The Community
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Nursing Care For The Hospitalized Child
     Pain Assessment And Management
     Infectious And Communicable Diseases
     Care For The Child With A Chronic Condition
     The Child And Life-Threatening Illness Or Injury
     End Of Life Care And Bereavement
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alterations In Fluid, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Balance
     Alterations In Eye, Ear, Nose, And Throat Function
     Alterations In Respiratory Function
     Alterations In Cardiovascular Immune Function
     Alterations In Hematologic Function
     Alterations In Cellular Growth
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alterations In Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Function
     Alterations In Endocrine And Metabolic Function
     Alterations In Neurologic Function
     Alterations In Cognition And Mental Health
     Alterations In Musculoskeletal Function
     Alterations In Skin Integrity

Pharmacology of Nursing (NUR-894)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Pharmacology: Drug Regulation And Approval
     Drug Classes And Schedules
     Emergency Preparedness
     Principles Of Drug Administration
     Pharmacokinetics
     Pharmacodynamics
     The Nursing Process In Pharmacology
     Drug Administration Throughout The Lifespan
     Medication Errors
     Psychosocial, Gender, And Cultural Influences On Pharmacotherapy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Herbal And Alternative Therapies
     Substance Abuse
     Drugs Affecting The Autonomic Nervous System
     Drugs For Anxiety And Insomnia
     Drugs For Seizures
     Drugs For Emotional And Mood Disorders
     Drugs For Psychoses
     Drugs For The Control Of Pain
     Drugs For Local And General Anesthesia
     Drugs For Degenerative Diseases Of The Nervous System
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs For Neuromuscular Disorders
     Drugs For Lipid Disorders
     Drugs For Hypertension
     Drugs For Heart Failure
     Drugs For Angina Pectoris And Myocardial Infarction
     Drugs For Dysrhythmias
     Drugs For Coagulation Disorders
     Drugs For Hematopoietic Disorders
     Drugs For Shock
     Diuretic Therapy And Drugs For Renal Failure
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs For Fluid Balance, Electrolyte, And Acid-Base Disorders
     Drugs For Immune System Modulation
     Drugs For Inflammation, Fever, And Allergies
     Drugs For Bacterial Infections
     Drugs For Fungal, Protozoan, And Helminth Infections
     Drugs For Viral Infections
     Drugs For Neoplasia
     Drugs For Upper Respiratory Disorders
     Drugs For Lower Respiratory Disorders
     Drugs For Peptic Ulcer Disease
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Drugs For Bowel Disorders, Nausea, And Vomiting
     Drugs For Nutritional Disorders
     Drugs For Pituitary, Thyroid, And Adrenal Disorders
     Drugs For Diabetes Mellitus
     Drugs For Disorders And Conditions Of The Female Reproductive System
     Drugs For Disorders And Conditions Of The Male Reproductive System
     Drugs For Bone And Joint Disorders
     Drugs For Skin Disorders
     Drugs For Eye And Ear Disorders