11-12 Programs in Nursing

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Build on your experience as you take the next step in your nursing career.

The experience you have gained as a member of the nursing workforce is valuable, not just to you personally, but to the next generation of nurses. To continue to deliver effective care and provide for the nation’s health care needs, the field of nursing requires capable nurse managers, educators, leaders and researchers able and willing to share their vast insight and knowledge. You recognize that it is time to advance a career that has meant so much to you. It all starts here.

By choosing Emmanuel College’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), you will prepare yourself for an advanced role as a nurse educator or nurse manager/administrator. These distinctive tracks offer the knowledge and expertise to thrive in a wide variety of clinical settings and to work with diverse populations.

Students who choose the education concentration will be qualified to pursue roles in clinical education, staff development and as nursing faculty members; graduates of the management track will be prepared for management/administration positions such as nurse administrator, manager, director, coordinator and case manager.

Whichever direction you choose, get ready to advance your nursing career – and the careers of others – in a way you never thought possible.

If you want to take the next step in your career, you have come to the right place.

We offer challenging, valuable and memorable classroom and clinical experiences.

Our small class sizes allow for greater interaction among students and professors, the ability to engage in lively discussions and the opportunity to share unique clinical experiences and exchange knowledge and ideas. Our Boston campus is located in the heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), adjacent to some of the most respected health care institutions in the nation.

Our classes meet every other week, enabling you to fit academics into your professional and personal schedules. All modified accelerated courses include a major element of independent study. Graduate nursing classes meet seven times during the semester and are offered at Emmanuel’s Boston campus. Full-time students can complete the Master of Science in Nursing in two years. Students enrolled part-time can complete the curriculum in three years.

We facilitate your learning – and we are with you all the way.

As respected professionals with many years of experience in nursing and education, the Emmanuel faculty members command current knowledge in their areas of expertise. As understanding educators, they cultivate lively dialogue so that you and your fellow students exchange the latest theory and research knowledge on urban health issues, advanced practice, nursing leadership, education and role development as well as other key subjects. Your professors are clinicians, researchers and educators who serve as true advocates for you.

Throughout your time in the program, the Emmanuel faculty members are committed to responding to your learning needs and to helping you advance your nursing career.

The Emmanuel Difference Our principles of education are rooted in ethical values and social justice – we strive to develop professional leaders who make an impact as nurse educators and administrators in the rapidly changing health care delivery system. Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing at Emmanuel College will be able to: self-assess professional and personal values; be empowered to function as an advanced practice nurse in education or administration/management; reflect on the process of inquiry vital to evidence-based care and lifelong learning; and intentionally apply caring that includes concern, connection, empathy and advocacy with patients, students and subordinates.

Our tradition of values-based education supported by outstanding role practicum placements will prepare you to become a nurse leader capable of making a difference. Our promise is that we will enthusiastically support you to meet your educational goal to earn a master’s degree.

This program is open to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates or those who will complete their BSN degree prior to enrollment.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (11 courses/36 credits) Core Course Requirements (7 courses/21 credits) NURS 5101

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

NURS 5103

Research Utilization in Nursing

NURS 5105

Ethics and Spiritual Assessment in Nursing

NURS 5107

Human Diversity, Culture and Nursing

NURS 5109

Information Technology and Nursing

NURS 5111

Professional Role Development and Leadership in Nursing

NURS 5113

Health Care Policy, Economics and Care of Urban Underserved Populations

EDUCATION TRACK This track is designed to prepare nurse educators who can be employed as faculty members, staff development coordinators, clinical unit-based teachers and patient educators.

Graduates who select an education concentration are eligible to seek national certification as nurse educators once they meet the requirements outlined by the National League for Nursing (NLN).

“ Given the quality of Emmanuel’s BSN program, I can think of no other MSN program that could compare.

This exemplary program respects you as an individual and credits your unique nursing background, making all things possible both professionally and personally.”

– Gloria Hicks, BSN ‘00, Surgical Skills Facilitator,

Concentration Course Requirements - Education Track (4 courses/15 credits) NURS 5301

Educational Theories and Curriculum Design in Nursing

NURS 5303

Advanced Teaching Methods in Nursing Education and Assessment/Evaluation of Student Learning

NURS 5305

Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurse Educators

NURS 5310

Advanced Role Development in Nursing Practicum (6 credits)

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

MANAGEMENT TRACK This track is designed to prepare nurses for positions as nurse administrators, nursing directors, nurse managers, case managers, coordinators of clinical research projects and project directors. Graduates who select a management concentration are eligible to seek national certification as nurse administrators once they meet the work or consultation requirements outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Concentration Courses Requirements – Management Track (4 courses/15 credits) NURS 5501

Nursing Management in Health Care Delivery

MSM 9014

Organizational Development

MSM 9015

Financial Management

NURS 5510

Advanced Role Development in Nursing Practicum (6 credits)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Emmanuel College is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Master of Science in Nursing will be evaluated for CCNE accreditation prior to graduation of the first cohort of students.

“ I am grateful for Emmanuel’s nursing program offerings with flexible class schedules designed for working professionals. Given my experience here, I would gladly consider Emmanuel's new MSN program.”

– Jinsun Oh, BSN ‘10

A PERSONAL APPROACH TO DEGREE PLANNING Integral to an Emmanuel College education is our advising program. From the moment you start the application process, you will work with an enrollment counselor who will guide you through your application and enrollment. As an Emmanuel student, you will have an academic advisor who is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Nursing.

Your advisor will: • Interpret academic policies and guidelines • Provide continuity in monitoring progress • Meet with students as requested and provide guidance about career goals • Review transcripts to determine graduation eligibility • Evaluate courses submitted for transfer credit

HOW TO APPLY Call today to begin the conversation. Contact an Enrollment Counselor at 617-735-9700 or gpp@emmanuel.edu to discuss your goals and receive more information.

To access our application online, go to gpp@emmanuel.edu, and click on “Apply Now!” To be eligible for admission, candidates must be a registered nurse and possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE-accredited program.

Dean’s Message “At Emmanuel, we strive to help students take the next important step in their lives. We support our MSN candidates in every way. We are the

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Completed application (No GRE score required) 2. Official transcript(s) to verify bachelor’s degree in nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or above and official transcripts from all regionally accredited academic institutions attended 3. Two completed Graduate & Professional Programs Recommendation Forms 4. Admissions essay addressing your educational goals, potential contributions to the program, your leadership skills, professional experience, abilities and certifications/awards 5. Current résumé with a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse (RN) 6. Proof of current Massachusetts RN License from www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn or eligibility to apply for reciprocity based on other U.S. state licensure 7. Informational meeting with an Enrollment Counselor or faculty member

SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL Eligible students may apply for membership in Pi Epsilon Chapter at Large of Sigma Theta Tau International, the international honor society of nursing.

kind of school that makes a strong effort to connect with every student, so that they can get the most out of their education. Our nursing faculty members at Emmanuel College are researchers and practitioners who possess the knowledge required to make every student a stronger contributor in today’s dynamic health care settings.”

------------Dr. Judith Marley Dean, Graduate & Professional Programs

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