Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment.
We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community and leadership at local and global levels.
We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.
Overview
The Accelerated RN to MSN program is designed for Associate Degree and diploma-prepared nurses who want to pursue the MSN degree. The program of study leads to the awarding of both the BSN and MSN degrees and eligibility for certification as a public health nurse in the State of California. Students take graduate courses in nursing research, health care issues and policy, and health care systems analysis as part of the BSN degree requirements. The master’s portion of the program offers six track options: Clinical Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader), Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Executive Nurse Leader. Specialization options in gerontology, Latino health care, and integrative health care are available within the Nurse Practitioner tracks. All tracks share a common core of knowledge and each track is designed to prepare an advanced practitioner in the respective area. The purpose of the program is to provide leadership preparation that will enable the graduate to assume a significant role in nursing and health care delivery.
Characteristics of the Graduate
Upon completion of the accelerated RN-MSN program, the graduate is prepared to meet the BSN and MSN outcome objectives as listed below:
BSN & Pre-Licensure Learning Outcomes
• Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge derived from the physical and behavioral sciences and the humanities with nursing theory as a basis for professional nursing practice.
• Use current research findings in promoting the health and welfare of people.
• Apply clinically and culturally appropriate information technology to promote quality health care.
• Collaborate with consumers and colleagues in the delivery of health care services.
• Identify and influence factors that affect health care delivery.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for ethical and legal nursing practice.
• Assume and develop generalist nursing roles to meet the changing needs of clients (individuals, families, populations).
• Demonstrate awareness of global factors, including global environments and human cultures, as they influence health and health care delivery.
• Use the nursing process, in collaboration with clients and colleagues, to meet the health promotive, illness-preventive, restorative, rehabilitative, and end-of-life needs of individuals, families, and population groups; incorporating culturally sensitive primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions as needed.
• Integrate strategies for risk anticipation and risk assessment to design, implement, and evaluate safe medical and nursing care.
MSN Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate advanced clinical expertise based on nursing and related disciplines.
• Provide leadership in integrating research into practice.
• Utilize research-based evidence as a foundation for practice.
• Apply information technology to enhance nursing education, practice, and research.
• Engage in multi-sectoral collaboration to improve health care delivery; assuming responsibility for the delegation and oversight of care delivery by other staff as deemed appropriate.
• Provide leadership in formulating and implementing policy that contributes to ongoing improvement of health care delivery.
• Practice from an ethical and legal perspective that acknowledges conflicting values and rights as they affect health care decisions.
• Assume and develop advanced clinical roles to meet societal needs in a rapidly changing national and global health care arena.
• Provide innovative care that promotes health and quality of life for culturally diverse individuals, families, and populations.
• Analyze emerging issues confronting nurses and society as a basis for enacting social change in ways that foster health.
Admission Requirements
1. Current licensure as a RN in California.
2. Professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage, which must be maintained throughout enrollment.
3. Completion of the USD application for graduate admission, including payment of fees to Office of Graduate Admissions.
4. Three recommendations completed by persons who know the applicant professionally.
5. One year of professional nursing practice (for some MSN tracks, two years of recent experience in direct patient care are required).
6. Physical examination within six months with evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests (which must be maintained throughout enrollment).
7. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
8. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test is recommended, but not required.
9. Basic computer literacy.
10. Completion of the Nursing prerequisites with a grade of C or better.
Academic Policies
1. The BSN is awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 124 semester units of study, which must include the core curriculum requirements, prerequisites to the Nursing major, upper-division nursing requirements, and certain MSN courses. The final 30 units of BSN coursework must be completed at USD.
2. The MSN is awarded upon completion of all requirements for the chosen master’s track, which are outlined in the Graduate Bulletin.
3. The student is responsible for maintaining communication with an appointed advisor for program planning to meet graduation requirements for both programs.
4. The student in the accelerated program is responsible for adhering to deadlines and requirements specified in both the Undergraduate Bulletin and the Graduate Bulletin.
5. Graduate students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students whose semester or cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation.
6. The faculty reserves the right to alter the professional curriculum in accord with professional standards and trends.
7. Students must pass clinical and theory components of a course (if applicable) to pass the course.
Curriculum for BSN component of the Accelerated RN-MSN Program
124 units comprised of 90 units in the liberal arts education and 34 units in the School of Nursing
General Education Core |
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Lower Division Courses = 21 units |
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| English comp (3) Critical Reasoning/Logic (3) History (3) Literature (3) Fine Arts – Art, Theatre, Music (3) Math – Statistics for the Social Sciences (3) Electives (6) |
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Upper Division = 15 units |
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| Religious Studies (6) Philosophy/Ethics (3) Electives (6) |
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Natural Sciences (all sciences should have a lab component) |
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| Chemistry (4) Microbiology (4) Physiology (4) |
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Social Sciences = 9 units |
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| Intro to Psych (3) Intro to Sociology (3) Developmental Psych (3) |
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Non-baccalaureate RN preparation: 30 units |
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Nursing Core |
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| BSNC 333 | Conceptual Basis of Professional Nursing Practice (3) Fall |
| BSNC 334 | Communication Theory and Process (5) Fall |
| BSNC 363 | Culture and Vulnerability in Nursing Practice (3) Fall |
| APNC 522 or 521 | Physical Assessment and Diagnosis (4) Spring |
| MSNC 503 | Care of Diverse Families in Communities (2) Spring |
| MSNE 545P | Care of Families Practicum (3) Spring |
| MSNE 542 | Latino Health Care (3) Spring |
| MEPN 547 | Care of Populations (4) Fall |
| MSNC 511 | Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research (3) Fall or Spring |
| MSNC 512 | Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy & Systems (3) Fall or Spring |
| MSNC 599 | Independent Study (1) Fall or Spring |
Programs |
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| The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science offers the following graduate programs: | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
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| Specializations include the Generalist MSN-Clinical Nurse (CN), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS), and Executive Nurse Leader. (ENL) Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) for individuals with baccalaureate or higher degrees in another discipline, seeking a new career in nursing with an MSN BSN to PhD in Nursing which combines MSN (with Executive Nurse Leader focus) and PhD program requirements Accelerated RN to MSN, which combines BSN and MSN program requirements (for registered nurses only) MSN/M.B.A. Joint Degree with the School of Business Administration |
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Accreditation |
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| Programs offered by the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). All courses in the School of Nursing and Health Science carry Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education units for RN relicensure. |
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Financial Aid Programs for Nursing Students |
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| Please contact the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science for application materials. Professional Nurse Traineeships, Graduate Tuition Assistance Programs, Nurse Faculty Federal Forgivable Loans, and other federal programs and scholarships are available. |
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Private Scholarships |
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| Scholarships available through the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science are based on merit and need. Special scholarships are provided through the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation (OMIT BERGER FOUNDATION), add Blystone from the copy I sent earlier, Loretta Breyer, Edward and Gretchen Cairns, Yvonne Carteron, Mary Jane Charleton, Danvera Foundation, the Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation, Mary Gresko, Ethel M. Horsch, Douglas and Betsy Manchester, Elizabeth Mottet, Dr. James Orwig, Dr. Irene Sabelberg Palmer, Dr. Janet A. Rodgers, Pearl and Natalie Surkin, the Stallard Trust, Cathleen K. Wilson, Julie I. Wilkinson and Kaye and Richard Woltman Scholarships as well as the university Deans’ Graduate Scholar awards, and the School of Nursing Dean’s Research Scholar awards. | |
Private Loan Funds |
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| Loan funds provide additional assistance to students whose financial need cannot be met by other federal, state, or institutional programs. These loans include the Marion Hubbard Loan Fund and the Kathryn Desmond Loan Fund, both low-interest loans, and the School of Nursing Loan Fund. | |
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