This Masters Degree concentration prepares nurses to assume accountability for patient outcomes through the application of evidence-based, client-centered, and cost-effective care. This 38 credit hour program, developed and implemented in conjunction with major healthcare centers in the area, prepares the graduate for CNL™ certification and a clinical leadership role.
Admission to the Masters of Science in Nursing Program
NURS 624 Health Policy: This course focuses on developing comprehensive knowledge of how health policy is formulated and how it impacts clinical practice and health care delivery. The use of negotiation to influence the policy process will be discussed. 3 Credit Hours
NURS 628 Health Care Informatics: The focus of this course is learning about and understanding the concepts relevant to health care informatics and the use of computerized information systems in health care organizations. A main focus is the use of computer applications by nurses to support decision making in clinical, administrative, educational, and research areas. The Internet, specifically the World Wide Web, is used as a rich source of information. The development of information management skills and the use of the Web to access and evaluate health are emphasized. 3 Credit Hours
NURS 630 Research Data Interpretation: This course emphasizes interpretation of data collected through research. It examines types of data, selection of appropriate statistical procedures, use of statistical software, interpretation of statistical tests, and reporting of research findings. 3 Credit Hours
NURS 634 Research Methods: This course focuses on research methodology, critical analysis of studies, and the relationship among theory, research, and practice. Students will develop a proposal to study a clinically relevant topic. 3 credit hours
Specialty Course Descriptions:
BIOL 510 Pathophysiology: This course covers the etiology and development of pathophysiological processes at thecellular, tissue and systems levels. Knowledge of altered physiological mechanisms will be
connected to analysis of the manifestations and treatment of disease processes. 3 Credit Hrs.
NURS 650 Advanced Health Assessment of Person, Family, Community: This course provides the theoretical and clinical foundation for advanced comprehensive assessment of individuals, families and communities. 3 credit hours (2 didactic, 1 clinical; 75 hours clinical practice)
NURS 653 Management of the Care Environment: This course focuses on the management of processes and resources within the clinical care environment with the goal of achieving optimal clinical and business outcomes. The clinical component is designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate in clinical microsystems management as part of a management team. 4 credit hours (3 didactic, 1 clinical; 75 hours clinical practice)
NURS 652 Management of Clinical Outcomes: This course focuses on the theory and application of advanced nursing therapeutics and evaluation of their effectiveness in improving client health outcomes. Content includes pharmacotherapeutics, teaching and learning theory, risk anticipation analysis, evidence supporting both traditional and complementary therapies. 4 credit hours (3 didactic, 1 clinical; 75 hours clinical practice)
NURS 651 Professionalism and Ethics in Clinical Leadership: This course offers the student an opportunity to grow professionally as a leader and to strengthen ethical leadership in clinical settings. Content includes theories of leadership, values clarification, ethical decision-making frameworks and processes, professional development, pluralistic leadership, self-assessment, self-reflection, and presentation of self. Using techniques and tools of personality inventory, 360-degree assessment, coaching and mentoring, the student will develop and implement a professional development plan. Pluralistic and ethical leadership will be explored through case studies. 3 credit hours
NURS 654 Clinical Nurse Leader Residency: This course is an immersion experience during which students practice implementing the Clinical Nurse Leader™ role. Working with preceptors, students will demonstrate leadership in managing the clinical outcomes of patients and in managing the quality outcomes of the care environment. 6 credit hours (300 hours clinical practice)
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For more information:
Janice K. Janken, RN, PhD
Professor & Chair, MSN Program
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274
Phone: 704 337-2382
Fax: 704 337-2477
email: Jan Janken
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