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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

Nursing M.S. — Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Emphasis

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Degree Requirements — 42 Credits

See “Nursing M.S.”.

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing

Degree Requirements

Required Major Core Credits — 12 hours

NURS 504Quality and Safety in Health Care Systems

3

NURS 507Policy, Leadership, and Nursing Issues

3

NURS 601Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing

3

NURS 606Research and Evidence-based Practice in Nursing

3

CNL Emphasis — 30 hours

NURS 610Health Assessment

3

NURS 612Advanced Pharmacology

4

NURS 614Advanced Pathophysiology

3

NURS 616Measurement of Clinical Outcomes for Advanced Nursing Practice

3

NURS 620Clinical Nurse Leader: Managing Clinical Outcome

3

NURS 625Clinical Nurse Leader: Managing the Care Environment

3

NURS 635Clinical Nurse Leader:Developing Leadership Roles

4

NURS 681Advanced Role Practicum for Clinical Nurse Leaders

1-7

NURS 681: Take 7 hours

Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required to complete the Master of Science program.

Completion of a master's thesis is an option: NURS 699 Master's Thesis (6).