Master of Science in Nursing - Generalist Option
Today's professional nurses continually seek opportunities to learn and grow in their career. Whether through continuing education programs or pursing advanced degrees, nurses must be prepared to respond to the ever-changing demands of today's healthcare environment.
The Methodist College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is a generalist degree that allows students the opportunity to select specific courses to meet their educational and professional goals. Twenty (20) credits of foundational course work meet the core requirements of a master's degree in nursing as specified by The Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Students complete the foundational courses and then elect an additional minimum fifteen (15) credits of nurse educator and complete the minimum 35 credit master's degree.
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Graduate Nursing Courses
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Course Number
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Credit Hours
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Theoretical Foundations of Nursing & Nursing Education
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N5303
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3
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Roles, Issues, and Public Health Policy
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N6303
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3
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Leading Change in Healthcare and Nursing Education
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N6313
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3
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Informatics in Nursing Practices & Nursing Education
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N6302
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2
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Evidence Base Practice
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N6323
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3
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Statistical Analysis in Clinical Research and Nursing Practice
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N6333
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3
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Internship in Advanced Nurse Generalist
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N6343
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3
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Subtotal
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20
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Graduate Nursing Electives
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Subtotal
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15
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Total Hours
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35
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The Nurse Generalist program objectives are:
1. Professional Development (Disciplinary Excellence)
a. Develop and facilitate interdisciplinary teams using effective group dynamics to coordinate, foster, and evaluate safe patient care.
b. Collaborate with a variety of individuals using effective team dynamics to manage teamwork effectively and appropriately.
c. Create meaningful community partnerships to provide holistic care to disparate populations.
2. Intellectual Development (Critical and creative thinking; engages in research and scholarship)
a. Utilize evidence to engage in validating knowledge relevant to nursing.
b. Translate current evidence to practice setting.
c. Analyzes trends in health care and organizational functions as they impact the profession of nursing and patient care.
3. Social and Ethical Responsibility
a. Demonstrate commitment to social justice and advocacy for clients (individuals, communities, families).
b. Analyzes differences in cultural norms and healthcare practices.
c. Provides culturally competent care for ALL patients in a variety of healthcare systems.
Learn about the admission requirements for this program.
Printable Curriculum Sheet (PDF)
Visit Methodist College Information Sessions.
Graduate Program Handbook & Catalog
Other Graduate Programs:
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Master of Science in Nursing - Prelicensure