Nursing, MSN: Course Requirements

MSN Program Outcomes

At the completion of the program, MSN graduates will be able to:

• Synthesize knowledge from nursing, related sciences, and humanities to enhance health care and advance the practice of nursing
• Assume a leadership role in developing and implementing clinical practice programs in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
• Design quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to promote culturally responsive and equitable patient-centered care
• Demonstrate the use of scholarly inquiry to investigate, propose, and disseminate resolutions to nursing and healthcare issues and to contribute the body of nursing knowledge
• Analyze current and emerging technologies to support practice and advance knowledge in community health, education, administration, and clinical practices
• Promote change in healthcare delivery systems through an analysis of variables that influence the design and funding of healthcare systems and policy
• Design strategies to promote collaborative relationships in the delivery of healthcare
• Incorporate the concept of social responsibility into practice through a respect for the whole person and concern for the health and welfare of others

MSN Admission Requirements

• Application*
• A BSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, CNEA-, or CCNE-accredited nursing program at a regionally accredited institution
• An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a probationary basis. Students admitted on probation will be considered for full admission after satisfactory completion of six credits of graduate coursework with a grade of B in each course
• Current unencumbered Compact State RN license
• Licensure as an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania prior to either Education or Leadership Track clinical hours/practicum
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• A 250 to 500-word personal statement, with your name as a header, concerning your interest and reason for applying
• Professional résumé
• Interview may be requested by the School of Nursing

*The Holy Family University School of Nursing admission process is based on a holistic review approach. Each applicant is assessed individually, which includes a balanced consideration given to experiences, attributes, academic metrics and how the applicant might contribute value as a Master of Science in Nursing candidate. Each application is reviewed to assure that all students who complete the process are considered.

Program Requirements (33 - 39 credits)

Core Course Requirements (12 credits)

3 P’s Course Requirements (9 credits)

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track (18 credits)

Nursing Education Track (12 credits)

Leadership Track (12 credits)

*All MSN Tracks require 500 clinical hours

This program is now solely online.