Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing, M.S.N.)

Dr. Tammie Conley, Program Director
tconley1@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4404
missouriwestern.edu/nursing/msn

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is comprised of two concentrations: Health Care Leadership and Nurse Educator. Each concentration requires completion of 32 credit hours, 20 of these hours are core shared courses between the two concentrations.

The Master of Science degree program in Nursing at Missouri Western State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org.)

Graduates will demonstrate leadership abilities in:

  • Promoting professional practice
  • Creating effective work environments
  • Applying health informatics for informed decision-making
  • Leading and developing teams
  • Managing resources effectively
  • Embracing organizational complexity and change
  • Fostering evidenced-based practice
  • Influencing healthcare policy

Admission Requirements

  • Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and nursing GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • B.S.N. from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited college or university.
  • Evidence of current, unencumbered RN license .
  • Completion of undergraduate statistics and research methods courses with a minimum of ‘B’ in each.
  • Completed MSN program application.
  • A supporting statement of interest discussing career goals and interest selected program track. 
  • Criminal background checks may be required. An applicant who has been found guilty of a Class A or B Felony may not be admitted.
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Students who are accepted to this degree program will have no more than 6 years from admission or subsequent declaration to meet the requirements listed below. If certification, accreditation or statutory requirements change and additional requirements become effective during this time, the new requirements take precedence.

Required Courses
NUR 501Foundations for Nursing Leadership3
NUR 504Professional Role Development for Nursing Leaders3
NUR 505Nursing Seminar I1
NUR 507Statistics for Decision Support3
NUR 606Informatics for Decision Support3
NUR 616Research for Evidence-Based Nursing Leadership3
NUR 624Nursing Seminar II1
NUR 650Nurse Leader Internship 13
Nursing Concentration
Select one of the following:12
Nurse Educator Concentration
Health Care Leadership Concentration
Total Credit Hours32
1

 Clinical hours are a required course component.

Nurse Educator Concentration

Track Requirements
NUR 502Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion 13
NUR 503Advanced Pathopharmacology 13
NUR 608Curriculum and Program Development3
NUR 610Instructional and Evaluation Strategies3
Total Credit Hours12
1

 Clinical hours are a required course component.

Health Care Leadership Concentration

Track Requirements
MGT 603Organizational Theory3
NUR 506Health Care Policy, Organization, and Financing3
NUR 607Leadership in Financial Management3
NUR 618Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations3
Total Credit Hours12

Program Graduation Requirement

  1. Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than one grade of C in all required coursework.

University Graduation Requirements

  1. Satisfactorily complete all required coursework in the program;
  2. Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours;
  3. Satisfactorily complete the required capstone experience.