The Graduate Entry major is a two-year, full-time course of study. The program is designed for the person who holds a bachelor's degree, who is not yet a registered nurse (RN), but who desires to become a RN. The curriculum includes theory classes prepared by the graduate faculty of the University of Toledo College of Nursing, as well as clinical experiences with patients in state-of-the-art heath care facilities. The master's preparation positions graduates for immediate entry into exciting positions in hospitals or clinics, and also provides an opportunity to continue graduate study. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN and may decide to pursue a graduate certificate to enter an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner, or they may opt to pursue a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
NURS 5000	Population Focused Nursing	4
NURS 5001	Health Assessment and Technical Competencies I	5
NURS 5002	Physiology and Pathophysiology I	3
NURS 5003	Professional Socialization	3
	Hours	15
Second Term
NURS 5004	Nursing Care of Adults in Health and Illness	5
NURS 5005	Health Assessment and Technical Competencies II	3
NURS 5006	Physiology and Pathophysiology II	3
NURS 5007	Pharmacology for the Graduate Entry Nurse	3
	Hours	14
Third Term
NURS 5008	Healthcare for Women and Children	5
NURS 5009	Mental Health and Therapeutic Communications	3
INDI 6000	Introduction to Biostatistical Methods	3
	Hours	11
Fourth Term
NURS 5910	Advanced Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice	3
NURS 6001	Nursing Care of Adults with Complex Health Problems	5
NURS 6002	Quality and Informatics in Healthcare	3
NURS 5530	Public Policy and Health Care	3
	Hours	14
Fifth Term
NURS 6003	Experiencing Nursing Systems Practicum	7
NURS 6004	Professional Nurse Competency	2
NURS 5220 or NURS 6990 or NURS 5980	Field Experience Seminar or Thesis Research or Comprehensive Exam in Nursing	3
	Hours	12
	Total Hours	66

1. Synthesize theories, concepts, and research in nursing, bio-psychosocial sciences, and humanities as the basis for evidence based practice;

2. Integrate nursing knowledge and skills in designing and implementing care to individuals and populations with diverse life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds;

3. Engage in scholarly inquiry to advance the profession of nursing and healthcare;

4. Engage in leadership strategies that contribute to the improvement of health care delivery and influence health care policy; and

5. Design strategies to promote lifelong learning to incorporate professional nursing standards and accountability for practice.