Online Nursing Classes
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
Curriculum
The RN to MSN Online Program at Mercy College of Ohio is crafted to nurture advanced clinical skills, analytical thinking, proficient communication, and a dedication to lifelong learning and professional growth. Graduates are equipped to address the complex demands of the healthcare sector as skilled nursing professionals, with an emphasis on leadership in nursing practice, educational excellence, and comprehensive patient care.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 304 | Transitions in Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 324 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NUR 374 | Population Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR 384 | Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 414 | Current Issues in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 491 | RN to MSN Bridge Course | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 510 | Theoretical Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NUR 515 | Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 520 | Healthcare Policy in the Global Community | 3 |
| NUR 525 | Population-Based Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 530 | Informatics and Healthcare Technologies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 535 | Leadership and Strategic Management for Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 |
| NUR 540 | Healthcare Systems and Organization for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NUR 545 | Strategic Management of Human Resources | 3 |
| NUR 555 | Financial Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| NUR 550 | Leadership Capstone I | 3 |
| NUR 560 | Leadership Practicum | 3 |
| NUR 565 | Leadership Capstone II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 536 | Teaching and Learning Strategies in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NUR 541 | Advanced Nursing Curriculum Design | 3 |
| NUR 546 | Evaluation Methods in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NUR 551 | Integrated Advanced Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 556 | Education Capstone I | 3 |
| NUR 561 | Education Practicum | 3 |
| NUR 566 | Education Capstone II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
To earn the Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) degree students must complete all college requirements including:
- Course Admission Requirements for RN to MSN Program
- General Education Coursework: To be determined based on the candidate’s previous educational record
- Bachelor's in Nursing Coursework: noted above
- MSN Coursework: the first five courses in the Master of Science in Nursing coursework serve as the core for students in both the Leadership Track and the Education Track. After completing the core coursework, students will divide into their respective specialty courses, then progress into their respective specialty Capstone I and II, and Practicum courses.