PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Clinical Nurse Leader track Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Morningside University prepares you to become a clinical nurse generalist able to work in all patient health care delivery settings. The role may vary depending upon the setting and patient population. This track is perfect for nurses wanting to advance nursing knowledge to serve in many roles such as a clinical nurse leader; team leader; nurse educator, both in practice and academia; quality improvement; research utilization; patient care coordinator; nurse clinician; management; and many other leadership roles.
Program Details
Credits
40
Cost per credit
$655
Online/In-Person?
Online/In-Person
Term Length
4-6 Semesters
A Great Fit For
- Someone who wants to learn the basics in nursing leadership
- Someone interested in developing strong communication skills
- Someone who wants to learn about the integration and coordination of care
Courses
Semester 1 (9 credits)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
NURS 613 Leadership for Advanced Nursing (3 cr)
Semester 2 (9 credits)
NURS 510 Management of Care in Environment (3 cr)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment ( 3 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 530 Statistics in Advanced Practice (3 cr)
NURS 615 Management of Clinical Outcomes (3 cr)
Semester 3 (7 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 631 CNL Practicum I – 200 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
Semester 4 (9 credits)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
NURS 632 CNL Practicum II: Immersion – 300 clinical hours (3 cr)
NURS 646 CNL Capstone – one day residency (3 cr)
Semester 1 (6 credits)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
Semester 2 (6 credits)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
Semester 3 (5 credits)
NURS 613 Leadership for Advanced Nursing (3 cr)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
Semester 4 (6 credits)
NURS 510 Management of Care in the Environment (3 cr)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 530 Statistics in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr)
NURS 615 Management of Clinical Outcomes (3 cr)
Semester 5 (5 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 631 CNL Practicum I – 200 clinical hours (2 cr)
Semester 6 (6 credits)
NURS 632 Clinical Nurse Leader Practicum II: Immersion – 300 clinical hours (3 cr)
NURS 646 Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone – one day residency (3 cr)
Additional Program Details
The Clinical Nurse Leader track MSN degree from the Morningside University Nylen School of Nursing consists of 40 total credit hours, including 23 credits from master’s core classes and 17 CNL specialty course credits. Students in this track will complete 500 clinical/practicum hours along with one on-site residency. Plans are subject to change based on availability and enrollment.
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Morningside University
Nylen School of Nursing & Health Sciences
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
