Nursing

M.S. in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing Program, offered at the College of Saint Elizabeth (CSE), is a 37 credit co-educational cohort-based program which can be completed in two years of full-time or three years of part-time study. It was developed in response to the growing need for nurses with advanced degrees who can assume leadership positions in education and practice. The curriculum provides the foundation for doctoral study.

Program Philosophy

Nursing education is a dynamic field that is experiencing the challenges of a nursing faculty shortage and a diverse student and client population. The College of Saint Elizabeth, cognizant of these issues, has developed the Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) to prepare nurses to assume the role of nurse educator in a variety of settings. The course of study is marked by an emphasis on the integration of spiritual, social and ethical values in the construction of a personal philosophy as a nurse educator. The program builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired at the baccalaureate level and afford students the opportunity to broaden their theoretical foundation of nursing and acquire the depth and breadth of advanced knowledge for the practice of nursing education in the 21st century.

Program Goals

At the completion of the Masters of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on nursing education, graduates of the College of Saint Elizabeth will be able to:

1. Apply the Betty Neuman Health Care System Model, professional nursing standards, nurse educator practice standards and guidelines for master’s nursing education into the nurse educator role.
2. Integrate advanced knowledge from nursing and related disciplines into the nurse educator role.
3. Design, analyze, implement and evaluate curricula, clinical teaching and outcomes of educational programs using extant literature, research, theories,models and ethical and legal principles.
4. Design, implement and evaluate strategies that recognize the multicultural, gender and experiential influences on teaching and learning.
5. Utilize selected theories of teaching and learning grounded in educational theory and evidence-based teaching practices to prepare graduates for practice in a complex, dynamic health care environment.
6. Employ a variety of evolving technologies and modalities in the classroom and clinical setting to facilitate student/ client learning.
7. Utilize research findings in the development of evidence based practice.
8. Integrate spiritual, social and ethical values and beliefs in the construction of a personal philosophy as a nurse educator.
9. Analyze trends and issues in nursing and health care, and exercise leadership in creating a preferred future for nursing education and nursing practice.
10. Utilize knowledge and skills in the pursuit of doctoral study.
    • GST 605: Graduate Writing Seminar (3)
    • NURS 610: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
    • NURS 615: Nursing Research:Analysis & Design (3)
    • MC 626: Ethical Issues in Human Service Leadership (3)
    • NURS 620: Nurse Educator as Leader (3)
    • NURS 623: Integrative Health Teaching
    • NURS 665: Simulation in Nursing Education
    • NURS 625: Analysis of Concepts in Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
    • NURS 630: Application of Clinical Interventions in Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
    • NURS 635: Curriculum/Program Development & Evaluation (3)
    • NURS 640: Assessment,Measurement & Evaluation (3)
    • NURS 645: Pedagogical Strategies in Nursing Education (3)
    • NURS 650: Seminar and Practicum in Teaching (3)
    • NURS 660: Guided Study and Seminar in Nursing Education (2)



Program Description

The Master of Science in Nursing Program consists of 37 credits of required coursework. The program features a multidisciplinary core with advanced study in nursing education and two clinical practicum courses. This program is offered off-site as well as on campus.

Level I: Core Courses




Graduate Nursing Electives (2):




Level II:Theory and Clinical Role Courses




Level III: Role Synthesis Courses