Curriculum Plan the Clinical Nursing Program
The Clinical Nursing (CN) track prepares registered nurses to provide direct patient care and oversee the care coordination of a distinct group of patients. The MSN degree in Clinical Nursing requires completion of 30 academic units. A minimum of two semesters is needed for full-time study. Course sequence for full-time students is outlined below. Part-time study is also available.
Fall Semester, Year One
| APNC 520 Pathophysiology | 3 units |
| MSNC 511 Evidence Based Practice: Role of Theory and Research | 3 units |
| MSNC 534 Clinical Nursing Leadership: Theory and Practice | 6 units |
| Elective | 3 units |
| ENLC 554 Health Care Information Management | 3 units |
| MSNC 503 Nursing Practice with Diverse Families in Communities | 2 units |
| MSNC 512 Influencing the Health Care Environment: Policy and Systems | 3 units |
| MSNC 518 Physical Assessment and Diagnosis for RNs | 4 units |
| MSNC 519 Pharmacology II: Application to Practice | 3 units |