MSN Master of Science in Nursing RN-to-MSN Gerontology Nursing specialization
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 85
Field Experience Requirements
Minimum of 500 field experience hours required.
Bridge courses
32 quarter credits
- MSN5000
- Introduction to Nursing Concepts (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5002
- Health Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration for Quality Outcomes* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5004
- Introduction to Nursing Research and Technology* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5006
- Policy, Law, Ethics, and Regulations* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5008
- Organizational and Systems Leadership for Nursing Practice* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5010
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5012
- Nursing Leadership and Management* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN5020
- Nursing Bridge Integrative Project* (4 quarter credits)
Core Courses
28 quarter credits
- MSN6005
- Advanced Physical Assessment for Nurses (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6007
- Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6009
- Advanced Pharmacology for the Nurse Professional (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6013
- Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6014
- Advanced Leadership for Contemporary Nursing (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6015
- Nursing Technology and Evidence-based Practice (4 quarter credits)*
- MSN6020
- Nursing Capstone Project (4 quarter credits)*
Specialization Courses
25 quarter credits
- MSN6510
- Physical Aspects of the Aging * (4 quarter credits)
- MSN6501
- Gerontology Nursing Field Experience 1: Physical Aspects of the Aging+*(1 quarter credit)
- MSN6512
- Psychological and Psychopathological Care for the Aging* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN6502
- Gerontology Nursing Field Experience 2: Psychological and Psychopathological Care for the Aging +* (1 quarter credit)
- MSN6514
- Caring for the Aging Across the Lifespan* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN6503
- Gerontology Nursing Field Experience 3: Caring for the Aging Across the Lifespan +* (1 quarter credit)
- MSN6516
- Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Aging* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN6504
- Gerontology Nursing Field Experience 4: Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Aging +* (1 quarter credit)
- MSN6518
- Behaviors and Quality of Life of the Aging* (4 quarter credits)
- MSN6505
- Gerontology Nursing Field Experience 5: Behaviors and Quality of Life of the Aging +*"(1 quarter credit)
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program.
This specialization is not designed to prepare graduates for entry-level or advanced practice licensure as a nurse.
+Learners are responsible for the cost of their travel, accommodations, food, and other expenses associated with this course.
The RN-to-MSN Gerontology Nursing specialization requires certain conditions of enrollment that learners must maintain throughout their program, including a current, unrestricted RN license and submitting to an annual background check (fees apply).
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.
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Concentrations
If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:
- Health Policy and Management
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy and Management
To learn more, call 1.866.933.5955 or email an enrollment counselor.