Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing
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.
First Term | Hours | |
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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 | Field Experience Seminar or Thesis Research or Comprehensive Exam in Nursing | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 66 |
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.