The Graduate Curriculum
The graduate curriculum allows the student to exit with the Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice or the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Nursing. A set of core courses is required for every student at the graduate level with additional hours for each higher degree. Cognate courses representing coursework from the biological, behavioral and organizational sciences are determined by each degree. Advanced clinical specialty courses are required as determined by an area of concentration.
Current MSN and DNP programs of study for graduate students can be viewed online at: http://www.rushu.rush.edu/nursing/programs.
Master of Science in Nursing
Generalist Entry Masters (GEM) with a Focus in Clinical Leadership
The GEM program requires the student to have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The GEM curriculum consists of approximately 91 quarter hours of graduate coursework in nursing. Students are eligible to sit for RN licensure and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification. A 56 credit hour post-BSN to GEM option is also available.
Advanced Practice MSN
A minimum of 12 hours of practicum in the specialty area of concentration for the MSN degree is required. Course requirements vary in each area of concentration. The college reserves the right to modify course requirements in consideration of overall curricular goals and design. At least 55 quarter hours of graduate credit or more, depending upon specialization, are required for the advanced practice MSN degree.
The advanced practice MSN provides opportunities for focus in a nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist option. Area offered for these options are:
Nurse Practitioner Options:
Adult/Gerontological
- Acute Care
- Adult
- Gerontological
Anesthesia
Family
Neonatal
Pediatric
Psychiatric
Clinical Nurse Specialist Options:
Adult
- Adult
- Critical Care
- Gerontological
Pediatrics
Public Health
The GEM student is expected to complete the MSN requirements on a full-time basis over seven quarters. All MSN students are expected to complete their degree requirements in no more than five years.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice curriculum focuses on leadership in nursing and the business of health care. The DNP curriculum is delivered online, part-time over eight consecutive quarters with limited campus visits. DNP students are expected to complete degree requirements in no more than five years.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy curriculum focuses on the development of nurse scientists and senior administrators. The PhD program is online and can be taken in a part-time or full-time basis. A BSN-PhD program is also available.
Information regarding the curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy degree can be viewed at: http://www.rushu.rush.edu/catalog/acadprograms/gc/nur/nurcurriculum.html.
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