Master of Science in Nursing
Announcing New ADN to MSN Program
Through generous grant funding by the UniHealth Foundation, the new ADN to MSN program started its first class in Fall 2008. This program provides RNs from associate degree or diploma programs the educational opportunity to develop their professional skills for collaborative practice in today's complex health care arena. Students will achieve both a BSN and MSN in as little as 3 years, click here for additional information.
Welcome to the Master of Science in Nursing Program!
The Master of Science in Nursing program offers nurses an opportunity for professional development as educators, leaders, community/public health nurses* and as adult health clinical nurse specialists.
* Not accepting students at this time - please contact MSN Program for further information.
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Program Objectives
Mission and Curriculum
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Program Objectives
The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares nurses in advanced nursing theory and provides them with experience in advanced practice nursing roles within the changing patterns of health care. Graduates are equipped to assume leadership roles in interdisciplinary health groups and conduct independent nursing research or clinical projects.
Primary program objectives for the MSN graduate is to: 1) model accountability for the ethical quality of one's own practice, 2) utilize research data as a change agent to improve health care systems and influence public policy, 3) assume leadership positions in a variety of health care agencies, colleges or universities and 4) take on the role of educator and leader in health care agencies, colleges or universities.
The MSN graduate is able to design and implement strategies for improving nursing care and initiating changes in the health care system. As the graduate interfaces with community members, he/she is prepared to engage in collaborative relationships with members of interdependent health care teams to improve health care and influence the nursing profession.
Mission and Curriculum
The Master of Science in Nursing program is based on Mount St. Mary’s mission of providing a superior education enhanced by an emphasis on building leadership and fostering a spirit to serve others. The curriculum incorporates the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's Essential Curriculum Elements (1996). These elements include:
- The utilization of research;
- The development of knowledge about health care policies, financing and health care organizations;
- The ability to identify, understand and analyze ethical issues and become accountable for one’s own actions in practice;
- The knowledge and experience in professional role development;
- An increased knowledge and application of theory as a foundation for practice;
- The enhancement of one’s knowledge about several aspects of human diversity and societal issues that affect and influence the nursing profession, as well as the application of this information to community education.
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or other baccalaureate degree. Clear and current license to practice nursing in the state of California. NUR 243 Theoretical Foundations of Leadership and Community Health (1 unit) is a required bridge course for non-BSN degree holders.
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units or last 90 quarter units of undergraduate and/or graduate course work
- Complete Application and $50 fee
- Application Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- One copy of an official transcript must be mailed directly to MSMC from ALL Colleges/Universities attended
- All licensure, certification, malpractice insurance and health requirements as stated in the application materials.
Course Listings
The MSN program is offered year long and courses are offered in Fall, Spring and Summer on weekends, during the weekday evening hours and online.
Financing Your Education
For Mount St. Mary's College Scholarship information please click here.
For outside scholarships, please consult the American Association of Colleges of Nursing website (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education/financialaid.htm).
For Student Financing, please click here.