Nursing (MSN)
Program Themes
- Advocacy for social justice and human dignity
- Inquiry and scholarship
- Optimization of safety, quality, and outcomes
- Innovation
- Leadership
Nursing Educator Concentration
Program Director: Tanya Seward, DNP, APRN, AGNP, FNP
The University of Providence prepares graduates to innovatively use theories of teaching and learning in a variety of academic and clinical settings with emphasis on nursing education. The graduate demonstrates the ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate nursing education programs. Upon completion of this degree, graduates are eligible for the Nurse Educator certification national examination.
Program Vision
Students are prepared to be leaders in healthcare. Our unique partnership with Providence St. Joseph Health (PSJH) offers students the opportunity to receive a quality education with a direct connection to the healthcare industry.
- Career Ready
- Designed for students to become skilled, competent, lifelong learners in a rapidly changing and complex healthcare arena.
- Convenient
- Developed for working professionals.
- Engaged Teaching and Learning
- Taught by highly qualified doctoral faculty that represent diversity in nursing experiences and specialties.
- Practicum Opportunities
- The final course is the Teaching Practicum of 90 hours.
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Program Director: Tanya Seward, DNP, APRN, AGNP, FNP
Courses in the curriculum are designed to meet the needs of adult learners who are motivated to complete this graduate program in seven semesters over 27 months. The MSN program core content will be shared between the program tracks of MSN Nurse Educator and MSN AGNP in the five core MSN courses. The MSN content meets the standards for the Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing that are required for accreditation in any MSN program track (AACN, 2011). The APRN track curriculum was developed by a group of experienced PSJH caregivers working as APRNs in the Montana, Washington and Oregon ministries. The design team used the mission, vision and values from UP and PSJH, as well as the national standards from AACN, NONPF and the NTF, to serve as foundation for AGNP track development.
The University of Providence Master of Science Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares advanced practice registered nurses who demonstrate compassion, commitment and excellence to primary care for adult patients (adolescents through older adults), especially the poor and vulnerable. Upon completion of this degree, the graduate is eligible for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification and state licensure as an APRN.
Nursing Educator Certificate
Program Director: Tanya Seward, DNP, APRN, AGNP, FNP
The MSN Nursing Educator Certificate is aligned with four national organizations’ standards and accrediting bodies. These include American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials, American Nursing Association Code of Ethics, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and National League of Nursing (NLN) Nurse Educator’s Competencies. Instructional design of courses and syllabi will be guided by Quality Matters (QM) principles.
*CCNE does not required accreditation of nurse educator certificates. Because of this, we can begin the certificate program at any time and not have to wait for a CCNE cycle visit. No additional costs for additional accreditation survey and site visit.
Nursing (MSN)
Program Learning Outcomes
- Integrates findings from the sciences and humanities for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
- Applies knowledge of organizational and system leadership practices.
- Selects and applies quality improvement strategies to optimize safety and outcomes.
- Utilizes clinical scholarship as a foundation for practice.
- Applies technology to enhance care, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate data generation and use.
- Promotes social justice and human dignity through policy and advocacy.
- Leads and collaborates in inter-professional teams to improve individual and population health outcomes.
Degree Requirements
Nursing (MSN)
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN 515 | THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE | 3 |
| MSN 522 | STATISTICS, RESEARCH, & EBP | 3 |
| MSN 530 | SOCIAL JUSTICE, LAW, AND POLICY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| MSN 540 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Required Concentration | 21-33 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 33-45 | |
Nursing Educator Concentration (MSN)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN 505 | ROLE OF NURSE EDUCATION ACROSS DIVERSE SETTINGS | 3 |
| MSN 635 | INFORMATICS AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES | 3 |
| MSN 652 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MSN 660 | INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| MSN 670 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION | 3 |
| MSN 684 | ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN ASSESSMENT, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 694 | ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM | 1 |
| MSN 696 | PRACTICUM IN NURSING EDUCATION | 2 |
| Total Credits Required: | 21 | |
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration (MSN)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN 510 | ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE | 3 |
| MSN 519 | ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 529 | ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 575 | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| MSN 590 | CLINICAL PRACTICAL SEMINAR | 1 |
| MSN 602 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN I | 3 |
| MSN 603 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN II | 3 |
| MSN 604 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE GERIATRICS | 3 |
| MSN 620 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM I | 3 |
| MSN 630 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM II | 3 |
| MSN 640 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM III | 3 |
| MSN 655 | TRANSITION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: | 34 | |
Nursing Educator Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSN 652 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MSN 660 | INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| MSN 670 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION | 3 |
| MSN 696 | PRACTICUM IN NURSING EDUCATION | 2 |
| Total Credits Required: | 11 | |
Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration (M.S.N) - Fall Start
Plan Template: Nursing, Nurse Educator
Description: Master of Science
# of Terms: 3
Term Start: Fall
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MSN 505 | ROLE OF NURSE EDUCATION ACROSS DIVERSE SETTINGS | 3 |
| MSN 530 | SOCIAL JUSTICE, LAW, AND POLICY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| MSN 522 | STATISTICS, RESEARCH, & EBP | 3 |
| MSN 635 | INFORMATICS AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSN 515 | THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE | 3 |
| MSN 684 | ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN ASSESSMENT, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 694 | ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM | 1 |
| MSN 540 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 652 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MSN 670 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION | 3 |
| MSN 660 | INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| MSN 696 | PRACTICUM IN NURSING EDUCATION | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 33 | |
*Plan templates are based on the most current catalog and ideal route for degree completion, and should only be used to get an idea of what degree completion may look like. New and enrolled students should log into DegreeWorks to see their specific degree requirements.
Nursing, Nurse Educator Concentration (M.S.N) - Spring Start
Plan Template: Nursing, Nurse Educator
Description: Master of Science
# of Terms: 3
Term Start: Spring
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| MSN 505 | ROLE OF NURSE EDUCATION ACROSS DIVERSE SETTINGS | 3 |
| MSN 530 | SOCIAL JUSTICE, LAW, AND POLICY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| MSN 522 | STATISTICS, RESEARCH, & EBP | 3 |
| MSN 635 | INFORMATICS AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 515 | THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE | 3 |
| MSN 684 | ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN ASSESSMENT, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 694 | ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM | 1 |
| MSN 540 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Fall | ||
| MSN 652 | CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MSN 670 | ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION | 3 |
| MSN 660 | INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| MSN 696 | PRACTICUM IN NURSING EDUCATION | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 33 | |
*Plan templates are based on the most current catalog and ideal route for degree completion, and should only be used to get an idea of what degree completion may look like. New and enrolled students should log into DegreeWorks to see their specific degree requirements.
Nursing, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration (M.S.N) - Fall Start
Plan Template: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Description: Master of Science
# of Terms: 6
Term Start: Fall
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MSN 510 | ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE | 3 |
| MSN 522 | STATISTICS, RESEARCH, & EBP | 3 |
| MSN 519 | ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSN 529 | ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 515 | THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE | 3 |
| MSN 540 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 530 | SOCIAL JUSTICE, LAW, AND POLICY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| MSN 590 | CLINICAL PRACTICAL SEMINAR | 1 |
| MSN 575 | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MSN 602 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN I | 3 |
| MSN 620 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| MSN 603 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN II | 3 |
| MSN 630 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 604 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE GERIATRICS | 3 |
| MSN 640 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM III | 3 |
| MSN 655 | TRANSITION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 44 | |
*Plan templates are based on the most current catalog and ideal route for degree completion, and should only be used to get an idea of what degree completion may look like. New and enrolled students should log into DegreeWorks to see their specific degree requirements.
Nursing, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration (M.S.N) - Spring Start
Plan Template: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Description: Master of Science
# of Terms: 6
Term Start: Spring
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| MSN 510 | ROLE OF THE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE | 3 |
| MSN 522 | STATISTICS, RESEARCH, & EBP | 3 |
| MSN 519 | ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 529 | ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY | 3 |
| MSN 515 | THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE | 3 |
| MSN 540 | ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall | ||
| MSN 530 | SOCIAL JUSTICE, LAW, AND POLICY IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| MSN 590 | CLINICAL PRACTICAL SEMINAR | 1 |
| MSN 575 | ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring | ||
| MSN 602 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN I | 3 |
| MSN 620 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM I | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| MSN 603 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE ADOLESCENT & ADULT LIFESPAN II | 3 |
| MSN 630 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| MSN 604 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT ACROSS THE GERIATRICS | 3 |
| MSN 640 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM III | 3 |
| MSN 655 | TRANSITION TO ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 46 | |
*Plan templates are based on the most current catalog and ideal route for degree completion, and should only be used to get an idea of what degree completion may look like. New and enrolled students should log into DegreeWorks to see their specific degree requirements.