护理学硕士(在线)

About Program

The Master of Science in Nursing is an online program that provides study beyond the Baccalaureate in Nursing to earn a degree or certificate in the role concentrations of educator or practitioner. 研究生在每个角色集中完成所要求的核心, research, 以及角色特定的理论和实践课程.

Program Goals

1. 提供建立在通才基础上的硕士护理教育.
2. Prepare graduates for advanced professional nursing roles with specific functional and clinical abilities.
3. 准备毕业生在学术上追求超越硕士水平的教育.

项目学习[学生]成果

1. 整合护理、相关科学和新兴证据来影响医疗保健实践.
2. Apply advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies to design, implement, and evaluate person-centered care.
3. Integrate individual and population-based health strategies to address global healthcare needs.
4. 翻译理论和研究，提供基于证据的护理实践.
5. 将质量和安全原则贯穿于整个护理过程.
6. 促进专业伙伴关系，以加强提供护理和工作环境.
7. 协调资源，提供安全保障, quality, 以及在复杂的卫生系统中为不同人群提供公平的医疗服务.
8. 促进使用信息和通信技术提供安全, quality, and cost-effective healthcare.
9. 在实践和领导角色中树立专业期望和道德行为的榜样.
10. Employ leadership skills and strategies to advocate, mentor, and function within professional teams.

Program Structure

• 在线课程与战略性安排的校园研讨会相结合
• Online classes feature frequent chat and discussion activities with other students and faculty
• Clinical learning opportunities may be scheduled in facilities and agencies near the student’s home community with approval of faculty

Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive, based on an estimate of the ability of the applicant to complete the program of studies successfully and on the appropriateness of the requested program of studies to the applicant’s stated goals. 可以容纳有限数量的申请人. 如果合格的申请人多于可用的名额，Robert E. 史密斯护理学院研究生课程接受最合格的申请者. Specific role focus availability is dependent on sufficient enrollment in the specialty area. Full-time (four semesters) and part-time (six semesters) plans of study are an option for the nurse educator and nurse practitioner students. MSN courses are online. 所有注册的学生都必须有电脑, internet connection, 以及基本的计算机和网络技能. Application deadline is February 1.

There are two types of admission available for the graduate program in nursing: Full Admission and Admission with Conditions.

Students considered for Full Admission to the Graduate Program for both the MSN degree and Post Master’s Certificate in the Robert E. 史密斯护理学院必须满足以下要求:

1. Apply to Delta State University Graduate School and meet admission requirements as outlined in the Delta State University Graduate Bulletin.
2. 满足Robert E的入学要求. 史密斯护理学院研究生课程如下:
3. 护理专业学士学位，平均成绩不低于3分.00 overall.
4. Completion of Robert E. 史密斯护理学院研究生课程申请.
5. At least one year of continuous clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse for Nurse Educator.
6. At least one year of continuous clinical nursing experience with patient contact as an RN within the past three years for Nurse Practitioner.
7. Submission of a resume.
8. A copy of a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi or in the state in which the student will perform clinical. 持有限制性执照的个人可能有资格也可能没有资格入场.
9. 完成了Robert E. Smith School of Nursing faculty.
10. 研究生阶段病理生理学课程成绩达到C或以上(先决条件).
11. 统计学入门课程成绩达到C或以上.
    

Each student will be required to submit a completed health and immunization form provided by the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing, 个人健康保险证明和当前的劳工统计局证明(婴儿), child, (成人)被录取后.

All students must comply with Mississippi legislative statues and regulations regarding criminal background checks by having fingerprints taken and a criminal background check completed. 此要求的任何费用将由学生负责.

Students who want to receive credit for prior nursing course(s) taken at another institution must submit a written request with supporting documentation and credit be negotiated before admission to the Robert E. 史密斯护理学院，而不是在学生入学后.

Non-degree Seeking Students

The non-degree student is enrolled in graduate courses but not admitted to a degree program in the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing. To enroll as a non-degree student, the student must seek admission to the university and obtain permission from the Chair of Nursing. A non-degree seeking student may enroll in non clinical courses: NUR 601 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Nursing and Ethics, NUR 603高级病理生理学(教育和执业学生的先决条件), NUR 604高级医疗政策和政治.

Degree Requirements

申请护理学硕士学位的申请人需要满足以下条件:

1. 攻读学位的学生选修所有核心课程, role specific courses, 和一个研究选项，以总所需的学期学时.
2. Certificate-seeking students take core courses and role specific courses to total required semester hours.
3. Depending upon the program of study the student must complete one of the following: a HESI APRN FNP Exam with a score of 800 or better; an APEA Post Predictor University Exam with a score of 70% during the last semester of the student’s plan of study. To take the comprehensive exam, the candidate must be enrolled in, or have completed, 我完成了最后的课程，GPA达到了3分.0 or better.
4. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required.
5. 攻读学位的学生必须完成一个顶点项目.

Progression:
为了在课程中取得进步，学生的GPA必须保持在3分以上.0 or better each semester. Students must demonstrate a safe level of practice at all times in order to remain and progress in the program.
Students must have all grades of “I” or “IP” removed on prerequisite courses before progressing into subsequent courses.

MSN -家庭护士执业课程/实验室费用2023-2024

MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

*Instructors may require exam proctoring services to verify student identity to minimize the risk of academic dishonesty. 如果需要，这些服务可能包括学生的额外费用. 

MSN – Nurse Educator

*Instructors may require exam proctoring services to verify student identity to minimize the risk of academic dishonesty. 如果需要，这些服务可能包括学生的额外费用.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional certification and licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). 确定作为APRN的专业护理执照的国家要求, 请访问国家护理委员会(NCSBN)网页, http://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm，然后选择您想要了解的专业执照要求所在的州.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Students applying to this program are registered nurse with a current RN license and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Graduates of this program meet educational eligibility to apply for national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in the role of Family Nurse Practitioner and to apply for state licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in primary care of families/across the lifespan.

全日制课程:48学时(临床学时780)
前提条件:NUR 603高级病理生理学(3学时)

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兼职课程:48学时(临床学时780)
前提条件:NUR 603高级病理生理学(3学时)

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Nurse Educator

Students applying to this program are registered nurses with a current RN license and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Graduates of this program are prepared to function in the role of educator within academic and/or healthcare settings.

Full-time Program of Study: 40.5学时(临床学时390)
前提条件:NUR 603高级病理生理学(3学时)

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Spring 2^nd Semester

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Spring 4^th Semester

Part-time Program of Study: 40.5学时(临床学时390)
前提条件:NUR 603高级病理生理学(3学时)

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