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Graduate Programs in Nursing MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) CERTIFICATE IN NURSING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE IN NURSING ADMINISTRATION Sheila Silva, DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN Chair of the MSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing program (MSN) prepares nurses for leadership positions as nurse managers, nurse administrators, or nurse educators. In addition, the program prepares nurses with clinical expertise in the care of vulnerable urban underserved populations. Upon admission to the program, students select a functional area from the choices of management/administration or nurse educator. The master’s curriculum includes a core of seven courses, which are required for all students. These core courses are designed to introduce knowledge of nursing theory and research, ethical and spiritual aspects of nursing, human diversity and culture, information technology, role development, leadership and health policy which lay the foundation of graduate study in nursing. Students will also complete Advanced Role Theory and Advanced Role Practicum courses in education or administration.
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).
The Master of Science in Nursing requires the completion of nine courses totalling 30 credits. Graduate students take a minimum of eight three-credit courses and one sixcredit course at Emmanuel College. Classes are semester-based every other week, conducted throughout the calendar year, and offered in face-to-face format.
LEARNING GOALS AND OUTCOMES At the completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program, the student will: 1. Synthesize spiritual, moral, and ethical reflection, values clarification, and discerning leadership into a personal philosophy of nursing for the role of nursing educator or manager/ administrator to effect positive outcomes for vulnerable populations within the context of their environment. 2. Assume accountability for the use of leadership, management, teaching, 2021-2022 Academic Catalog
Graduate Programs for Graduate and Professional Programs
EDUCATION TRACK
ADMINISTRATION TRACK This track is designed to prepare nurses for positions as nurse executives, nurse administrators, nursing directors, nurse managers, case managers, coordinators of clinical research projects and project directors. Graduates who select a administration concentration are eligible to seek national certification as nurse executives once they meet the work or consultation requirements outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).