Nursing M.S. — Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 36 Credits
See “Nursing M.S.”.
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing
Degree Requirements
Required Major Core Credits — 12 hours
| NURS 504 | Quality and Safety in Health Care Systems | 3 |
| NURS 507 | Policy, Leadership, and Nursing Issues | 3 |
| NURS 601 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 606 | Research and Evidence-based Practice in Nursing | 3 |
CNL Emphasis — 24 hours
| NURS 610 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 611 | Advanced Pharmacology for Clinical Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 620 | Clinical Nurse Leader: Managing Clinical Outcome | 3 |
| NURS 625 | Clinical Nurse Leader: Managing the Care Environment | 3 |
| NURS 635 | Clinical Nurse Leader:Developing Leadership Roles | 3 |
| NURS 681 | Advanced Role Practicum for Clinical Nurse Leaders | 1-6 |
Successful completion of a comprehensive exam is required to complete the Master of Science program