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The School of Nursing at Georgia Southern University offers graduate programs using both Internet and hybrid course delivery. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Post-Master of Science in Nursing Certificate are offered in a hybrid format that utilizes Internet and limited on-campus class sessions. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is totally online. Since 1988 Georgia Southern University has offered the MSN and Post-MSN Certificate in the areas of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CHCNS). Due to national changes in the Advanced Practice Nursing Model known as L.A.C.E. (Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education), the continuance of the current CHCNS is under discussion. The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner option that began in 1998 was discontinued in May 2009. (Website information revised June, 2009)
Accreditation. The MSN Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
National Recognition. The FNP program has been nationally ranked in US News and World Report on Graduate Schools three times as one of the best in the nation. Graduates of the FNP program have a national certification pass rate over 99%!
Program Delivery. Currently most MSN courses are offered as hybrid using both the Internet and limited on-campus class sessions. The Graduate Core and APN core courses have limited on-campus sessions during the week or on Saturdays. All FNP Specialty Core courses meet weekly on campus.
Future programs. While no timeline has been determined, future options include a totally online MSN program and a Post-BSN to DNP option.
THE GRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERS A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) OR A POST-MSN CERTIFICATE—Updated June 2009
- MSN Degree Majors
- Nurse Practitioner
- Family
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Community Health [Offering uncertain beyond Summer 2010]
- Community Health [Offering uncertain beyond Summer 2010]
- Nurse Practitioner
- POST-MSN CERTIFICATE
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist [Offering uncertain as noted above]
- RN-MSN Option [earns BSN and MSN]
For Program Contact Information please contact:
Deborah Allen, PhD, FNP, BC, CS
Professor and Graduate Programs Director
Georgia Southern University
250 Forest Dr, Room 2002
Statesboro, GA 30460-8158
debbieallen@georgiasouthern.edu
or Graduate Program Secretary at 912-478-0017
and FAX 912-478-1679
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
1. Graduate Nursing Program Information
2. MSN Nursing Program Outcomes
3. MSN Course Offering Format
4. MSN Clinical Experiences
5. MSN Admission Information
6. Transfer Credit
7. MSN Curriculum
8. MSN Course Descriptions
9. MSN Program of Study (POS)
10. GSU Semester Calendar
11. College of Graduate Studies
12. Financial Aid, Tuition and Costs
1. GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION
A. Master of Science in Nursing
MSN degree provides a choice of two majors: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The nurse practitioner major offers Family (FNP). The CNS major offers Community Health (CHCNS)--the availability of this major is uncertain beyond 2009-2010. All majors will be prepared to sit for or will be eligible to take the respective national certification examination.
B. Post-MSN Certificate
Graduates of a MSN program can earn a Post-MSN certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner or a Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. See MSN Curriculum for course requirements.
C. RN-MSN (earns both BSN and MSN)
RN-MSN offers graduates of associate degree or diploma programs the opportunity to earn both the BSN and MSN degree. Students must meet all the RN-BSN requirements and complete all undergraduate course work (up to 14 semester hours less than RN-BSN students, depending on graduate nursing major). The RN-MSN and MSN Program Directors work closely to plan the students’ program of study. Students apply first to the RN-BSN program and then the MSN program at the appropriate time. Students must gain admission to the College of Graduate Studies in Regular or Provisional status to begin graduate courses. GRE or MAT scores must be available to be admitted. For further information on the RN-BSN courses in the RN-MSN please contact the RN-BSN Program Director at 912-478-5602.
2. MSN PROGRAM OUTCOMES
• Develop advanced clinical practice expertise to affect positive health care outcomes with individuals, families, populations, and systems, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
• Evaluate theory and research for the application of evidence-based practice to health care provided by advanced practice nurses.
• Employ critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in the application of advanced practice nursing knowledge to develop plans of care that promote health, reduce risk, and manage the illness trajectory.
• Employ effective communication and technology within the multidisciplinary collaborative context of advanced practice nursing.
• Demonstrate advanced leadership, advocacy, consultation and citizenship activities to improve heath care delivery and effect change in professional and political realms.
• Incorporate human caring values, ethical principles, and cultural and spiritual sensitivity in all aspects of the advanced practice nursing role.
• Demonstrate role responsibility and accountability in all professional endeavors within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
3. MSN COURSE OFFERING FORMAT
Courses are offered weekdays (Monday or Tuesday) and on Saturday. All courses (excluding FNP specialty core courses) are offered in a combined format of limited (≤ 6) on-campus class meetings per Fall and Spring semester and ≤ 4 times per Summer semester with use of GaVIEW (Internet Blackboard format) activities for the remaining content.
4. MSN CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
The program requires both classroom and clinical experiences. Clinical course requirements are met at community sites (e.g., outpatient clinics, private practice offices, nurse practitioner clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and public health departments). Clinical preceptors, selected from local home-based areas, can be nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, or agency personnel approved by faculty. Clinical sites may require travel and students are responsible for personal transportation to and from the clinical sites.
5. MSN ADMISSION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in the proposed field of study (BSN) or its equivalent from a college accredited by the appropriate accrediting association.
• Current Georgia RN license. Out-of-state students must apply for Georgia RN license.
• One year of full-time clinical nursing experience prior to entering the NP Clinical Specialty Core. [RN experience can be obtained while completing Graduate Core and APN Core courses].
• Prerequisite undergraduate statistics course or a statistically oriented methodology course.
• Pre-admission interview by nursing faculty.
• Submission/completion of all of the following materials [Bold indicates form or link provided in table below].
a. Two admission applications1. College of Graduate Studies online application with payment of required fee.
2. School of Nursing MSN application (below)
b. GSU Health Services Form
c. All MSN materials to be mailed or FAXed directly to the Graduate Nursing Program, 250 Forest Dr., Statesboro, GA, 30460-8158 or FAX 912-478-1679.
1. Three letters of recommendation
2. Nursing Student Health Appraisal forms
3. Proof of current malpractice liability insurance (policy cover page) with name, dates of coverage, amount. NP’s need “Student NP” malpractice insurance if offered by insurance company. CNS can have RN malpractice.
4. Proof of American Heart Association Level C (2 person-BLS) CPR certification
5. Proof of RN licensure (write COPY) over any replication of license submitted.
Specific Admission Policies
Must gain Regular or Provisional Degree-Seeking Status admission to the MSN program to be eligible to enroll in graduate nursing courses. Non-degree students are not permitted to enroll in graduate nursing courses with the exception of students formally admitted to the Post-MSN certificate option.
Admission to Regular Degree-Seeking Status:
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) plus one option below:
• Minimum Miller Analogy Test (MAT) of 44.
• Minimum Verbal and Quantitative of 450 and minimum Writing Level of 4 on GRE taken after October 1, 2002.
Admission to Provisional Degree-Seeking Status:
Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 (on 4.0 scale) plus one option below:
• Minimum Miller Analogy Test (MAT) of 36.
• Minimum Verbal and Quantitative of 400; Writing Level of 3 on GRE taken after October 1, 2002.
Admission Forms |
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| College of Graduate Studies [complete online or mail as directed on form] |
Graduate Nursing Program [mail to Graduate Nursing Program or FAX 912.478.1679] |
| COGS Application GSU Certificate of Immunization |
MSN Application MSN Recommendation MSN Student Health Appraisal |
Admission Cycle (Posted October, 2009)
Beginning January 2010, the MSN Program will admit students Fall semester. All admission application materials for both the College of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Nursing Program must be received by March 15th for admission consideration to the Fall cohort. Students who are admitted to the MSN FNP will be given a 9 semester program of study to include 3 summers. Applicants will be pooled for admission consideration. Interviews with individuals under consideration will be conducted prior to admission.
6. TRANSFER CREDIT
Currently the College of Graduate Studies allows up to 6 semester credit hours to be transferred in for a first master’s degree (with program approval). In order to transfer in credit hours, the student must have been admitted as a Regular degree student when the courses were taken. Students seeking a second graduate degree may transfer up to 9 semester credits (with program approval). See GSU Graduate Catalog. For further information on Georgia Southern University go to Homepage. Preference is given to applicants who desire to work/live in rural underserved areas. Minority and rural students are encouraged to apply. (Requirements are subject to change).
7. MSN CURRICULUM
^courses offered in on-campus—meet ≤ 6 times per Fall/Spring semester and ≤ 4 times Summer with rest of course delivered by GaVIEW.
| MSN Degree | Credits |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 48 |
| Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist | 36 |
| Post-MSN Certificate | |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 33 |
| Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist | 21 |
MSN Curriculum
Course ^ Offered by Hybrid Format |
Credits |
Clinical Hours |
Limited On-campus Sessions Held |
Semester Offered |
| A. Graduate Core (All MSN degree students must take) |
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| NURS 6140 Applied Theory & Research^ | 4 | 0 | Mon 6-10pm or Sat 1-5 | Fall |
| NURS 6131 Professional Roles & Issues^ | 3 | 0 | Mon 6-9pm or Sat 9-12 | Spring |
| NURS 6811 Research Practicum 1^ | 1 | 90 | Per schedule | Fall/Spring |
| NURS 6812 Research practicum 2^ | 1 | 90 | Per schedule | Fall/Spring |
| NURS 6133 Health Care Organizations and Nursing Informatics^ | 3 | 0 | Tues 9-12 or Sat 9-12 | Summer |
| B. Advanced Practice Core (All MSN; Post-MSN Certificate must take or show equivalency) |
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| NURS 5230G Lifespan Advanced Health Assessment^ | 3 | 0 | Tues 12-4 or Sat 1-5 | Fall |
| NURS 5210G Lifespan Advanced Health Assessment Clinical^ | 1 | 90 | Tues 4-5pm or Sat 5-6 | Fall |
| NURS 6134 Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology^ | 3 | 0 | Tues 6-9pm or Sat 9-12 | Fall |
| NURS 6135 Pharmacotherapeutics for the APN^ | 3 | 0 | Tues 6-9pm or Sat 1-4 | Spring |
| NURS 6136 Family Health Promotion^ (NP major only) | 3 | 0 | Tues 2-5pm | Fall |
| NURS 6220 Epidemiology & Transcultural Issues^ | 2 | 0 | Tues 1-3pm or Sat 1-3 | Summer |
| NURS 6211 Epidemiology & Transcultural Issues Clinical^ | 1 | 90 | Tues 3-4pm or Sat 3-4 | Summer |
| C. Specialty Core (options) | ||||
| FNP: Family Nurse Practitioner (All MSN & Post-MSN FNP Certificate must take) Courses meet WEEKLY. |
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| NURS 7231 Primary Care 1: Women’s Health | 3 | 0 | Tuesday 9-12 weekly | Spring |
| NURS 7224 Primary Care Clinical 1: Women | 2 | 180 | Tuesday 12-1pm weekly | Spring |
| NURS 7233 Primary Care 2: Pediatrics | 3 | 0 | Tuesday 9-12 weekly | Fall |
| NURS 7225 Primary Care Clinical 2: Pediatrics | 2 | 180 | Tuesday 12-1pm weekly | Fall |
| NURS 7243 Primary Care 3: Adults | 4 | 0 | Tuesday 9-1pm weekly | Spring |
| NURS 7234 Primary Care Clinical 3: Adults | 3 | 180 | Tuesday 2-3pm weekly | Spring |
| NURS 7730 Primary Care Capstone: FNP | 3 | 90 | Tuesday 9-12 weekly | Summer |
| Total FNP: Didactic 585 HRS Clinical 810 HRS | ||||
| CHCNS: Community Health Clinical Nurse Specialist [Option uncertain beyond Summer 2010. Please contact Graduate Program for further information] (All MSN & Post-MSN CHCNS Certificate must take) | ||||
| NURS 7520 Community Health 1^ | 2 | 0 | 9-11am Sat only | Fall |
| NURS 7511 Community Health Clinical 1^ | 1 | 90 | 11-12 Sat only | Fall |
| NURS 7530 Community Health 2^ | 3 | 0 | 9-12 Sat only | Spring |
| NURS 7521 Community Health Clinical 2^ | 2 | 180 | 12-1 Sat only | Spring |
| NURS 7731 CNS Capstone: Community Health^ | 3 | 180 | 9-12 Sat only | Summer |
| Total CHCNS: Didactic 435 HRS Clinical 630 HRS | ||||
| Options: NURS 7999 Thesis in Nursing (replaces NURS 6811 & 6812) |
3 | 0 | All | |
| NURS 7890 Independent Study in Nursing | 1-3 | 0 | All | |
| NURS 7090 Selected Topics in Nursing | 1-3 | 0 | All | |
8. MSN Course Descriptions
Graduate Core Courses
NURS 6131
Professional Roles and Issues: 3-0-3
Explores concepts that prescribe the framework of advanced practice nursing with application to APN roles. Professional, ethical, and cultural issues that impact health care will be discussed. The graduate nursing student will begin to build and shape strategies for dealing with role assimilation, positive and negative role influences, and important health care issues.
NURS 6133
Health Care Organizations and Policy for Advanced Practice Nursing: 3-0-3
Characteristics of health care organizations from rural and urban perspectives important to advanced practice nursing are examined. The American health care system, financing, health policy, national, state, and local legislative issues which impact the delivery of health care by advanced practice nurses are emphasized. Students analyze information systems and use information technologies to investigate current legislative and advanced practice nursing issues.
NURS 6140
Applied Theory and Research for Advanced Practice Nursing: 4-0-4
Course synthesizes the application of theory and research to utilize evidence-based practice in the APN role. Evolution of nursing theory and nursing science; critical analysis, synthesis and critique of nursing theory and research; quantitative and qualitative methodologies; and theory to practice linkages are emphasized. Theory-driven research focusing on the evaluation of outcomes applicable to nursing practice, and critical review of literature on evidence- based practice are included. Course is designed to prepare informed consumers of health care research and beginning nurse scientists. The importance of the advancement of nursing science and of the ethical conduct of nursing research is incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of “C” in undergraduate statistics.
NURS 6811
Research Practicum I: 1-0-1
Course provides an opportunity for graduate nursing student to participate in a research project applicable to advanced nursing practice. Completion of the research project will occur in NURS 6812. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in NURS 6140.
NURS 6812
Research Practicum II: 1-0-1
Course provides an opportunity for graduate nursing student to complete the research investigation of an area of interest begun in NURS 6811.Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "C" in NURS 6811.
Advanced Practice Core Courses
NURS 5210/5210G
Lifespan Advanced Health Assessment Clinical: 0-1-1
Group discussions provide the opportunity for learning synthesis. 90 clinical hours are required in settings which provide experience for health, developmental and diagnostic assessments; and histories and physical examinations of adults, pregnant women, children and newborns. On-campus seminar and laboratory practice and off-campus experiences in ambulatory settings with laboratory facilities serving diverse populations are required. Students taking course for graduate credit will complete additional assignments. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do. Corequisite: NURS 5230/5230G.
NURS 5230/5230G
Lifespan Advanced Health Assessment for APN: 3-0-3
This health assessment course builds on basic assessment to evaluate persons across the life span within a transcultural context. Principles and techniques necessary to complete a total health history, developmental assessment, nutritional evaluation, physical examination and documentation of findings to form a data base on the individual, pregnant female and newborn are included. Recognition of pathological signs and symptoms associated with illness and assessment of health promotion needs are emphasized. Selected diagnostic procedures are covered. Students taking course for graduate credit will complete additional assignments. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do. Corequisite: NURS 5210/5210G.
NURS 6134
Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology: 3-0-3
Explores advanced concepts of pathophysiology that alter and/or disrupt body system functioning in adults and children. Knowledge of pathophysiology concepts provide the foundation for determining differential diagnosis(es) related to presenting patient problems.
NURS 6135
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing: 3-0-3
Builds upon the pharmacological knowledge base of the student in an advanced practice nursing major. Pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics for selected drug classifications and prototype drugs used in primary care settings are explored. Selected primary care disorders are discussed related to appropriate pharmacological management.
NURS 6136
Family Health Promotion for Advanced Practice Nursing: 3-0-3
Family theoretical frameworks are used to explore the influence of psychological, cultural, and social aspects of rural/urban life on health. Health care problems and issues of concern to advanced practice nursing providing care to rural and urban families will be compared and contrasted. Techniques for screening at-risk families to facilitate early case finding and strategies for health maintenance and health promotion are included.
NURS 6211
Epidemiology and Transcultural Issues Clinical for APN: 0-1-1
Course requires the application of the principles of epidemiology and transcultural healthcare to patient populations served by advanced practice nurses (APN). A total of 90 hours will provide experiences in assessing and planning interventions for selected vulnerable populations to achieve higher levels of wellness within their cultural and environmental contexts. Corequisite: NURS 6220.
NURS 6220
Epidemiology and Transcultural Cultural Issues for APN: 2-0-2
Course provides introduction to the principles of epidemiology and transcultural healthcare competence as applied to patient populations served by advanced practice nurses (APN). Emphasis is placed on preparing APNs to utilize the principles of epidemiology to assist vulnerable populations in achieving a higher level of wellness within their cultural and environmental contexts. Corequisite: NURS 6211.
Specialty Core Courses
FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
NURS 7231
Primary Care I: Women: 3-0-3
This course explores the role of the nurse practitioner in the provision of primary health care to women in rural/urban ambulatory care settings presenting for gynecological care. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance/promotion and the management of women's health concerns within the transcultural context of family/community. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, and NURS 6134. Corequisites: NURS 6135 and NURS 7224.
NURS 7224
Primary Care Clinical I: Women's Health: 0-2-2
This course requires the application of theoretical concepts relative to the provision of health care to the female client within the scope of practice of the family nurse practitioner. Group discussions will provide the opportunity for student learning synthesis while incorporating transcultural strategies for the client, family, and community. A total of 180 hours of clinical experience in a primary care obstetrical/gynecological setting providing care to women experiencing reproductive or lifestyle concerns and pregnancy or gynecological conditions is required. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, and NURS 6134. Corequisites: NURS 6135 and NURS 7231.
NURS 7233
Primary Care II: Pediatrics: 3-0-3
This course explores the role of the family nurse practitioner in the provision of primary health care to the pediatric client in rural/urban ambulatory care settings. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance/promotion and the management of pediatric health within a transcultural context of the family/community. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7225.
NURS 7225
Primary Care Clinical II: Pediatric Health: 0-2-2
This course requires the application of theoretical concepts relative to the provision of health care to the pediatric client within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. Group discussions will provide the opportunity for student learning synthesis while incorporating transcultural strategies for the client, family, and community. A total of 180 hours of clinical experience in pediatric ambulatory primary care setting providing care to the pediatric population is required. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “B” in NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7233.
NURS 7243
Primary Care III: Adult: 3-0-3
This course explores the role of the family nurse practitioner in the provision of primary health care to the adult client in a rural/urban ambulatory care setting. Emphasis is placed on health maintenance/promotion and management of adult health within the transcultural context of family/community. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7224.
NURS 7234
Primary Care Clinical III: Adult Health: 1-2-3
This course requires the application of theoretical concepts relative to the provision of health care to the adult and older client within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. Group discussions will provide the opportunity for student learning synthesis while incorporating transcultural strategies for the client, family, and community. A total of 180 hours of clinical experience in a rural/urban ambulatory primary care setting providing care to the adult and older population is required. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “B” in NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisites: NURS 7243.
NURS 7730
Primary Care Capstone: FNP: 2-1-3
This FNP capstone course provides 90 hours of clinical experiences in a variety of rural/urban ambulatory health care settings to allow synthesis and application of theoretical, evidenced-based research and clinical knowledge gained in required courses. Emphasis is placed on the provision of care by APN to persons across the life span within a transcultural and health promotion framework. Group discussions will provide an opportunity for capstone learning synthesis of the FNP role. All courses must be completed with the exception of an elected thesis. Prerequisites: All courses except Thesis.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
[Option uncertain beyond Fall 2009 —please contact Graduate Program for further information]
NURS 7511
Community Health Clinical I: 0-1-1
Course requires 90 hours of experience with a preceptor to apply theory, evidence-based practice and clinical knowledge in the development of culturally competent, effective care to improve the health of a selected population with in a community. Population assessment; health care issues identification; and the development, implementation and evaluation of intervention strategies will be addressed. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7520.
NURS 7520
Community Health I: 2-0-2
Course emphasizes application of theory, evidenced-based practice and clinical knowledge in the assessment, design, and evaluation of culturally competent, effective health care provided within systems to meet the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities within a health promotion framework. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7511.
NURS 7521
Community Health Clinical II: 0-2-2
Course requires 180 hours of experience with preceptor to develop leadership skills within the context of community. Experiences will include program planning and evaluation; resource management to include budgeting, funding, and grant writing; strategic planning and decision making; and the CNS role as advocate and change agent. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7530.
NURS 7530
Community Health II: 3-0-3
Course emphasizes application of theory and research applicable to the development of leadership skills within the context of community. Course includes program planning and evaluation; resource management to include budgeting, funding, and grant writing; strategic planning and decision making; and the CNS role as advocate, change agent and consultant. Prerequisites: NURS 5230G, NURS 5210G, NURS 6134, and NURS 6135. Corequisite: NURS 7521.
NURS 7731
CNS Capstone: Community Health: 1-2-3
CHCNS capstone course provides 180 hours of experience in a setting that supports synthesis and applications of theory and evidenced-based practice knowledge gained in required courses. Emphasis is placed on the development and evaluation of systems which provide care to a community within a transcultural and health promotion framework. Group discussions will provide an opportunity for capstone learning synthesis of the community health CNS role. All courses must be completed with the exception of an elected thesis. Prerequisites: All course work for major except Thesis.
NURS 7890
Independent Study Nursing: (1-3)-0-(1-3)
Course allows the graduate student the opportunity to investigate an area of interest under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
NURS 7999
Thesis Nursing: (0-3)-(0-3)-(1-3)
Thesis hours are elective to the graduate nursing program of study. A thesis provides the opportunity to pursue research in an area of interest within the major under faculty direction. The student is required to demonstrate evidence of critical thinking in the development of the research design and analysis of the findings. The thesis requires a defense of design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of the findings. The thesis is completed utilizing a standard format prescribed by the College of Graduate Studies. Prerequisites: NURS 6140 and permission of instructor.
9. MSN PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS)
2 Year Program of Study [Example]
Courses offered All=all students take; NP=only; CNS=only [continued offering uncertain]
| Courses | Fall Yr 1 |
Spring Yr 1 |
Summer Yr 1 |
Fall Yr 2 |
Spring Yr 2 |
Summer Yr 2 |
| NURS 6140-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6134-all | X | |||||
| NURS 5230-all | X | |||||
| NURS 5210-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6131-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6135-all | X | |||||
| NURS 7231-NP | X | |||||
| NURS 7224-NP | X | |||||
| NURS 6133-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6220-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6110-all | X | |||||
| NURS 7233-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 7225-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 6136-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 6811-all | X | |||||
| NURS 6812-all | X | |||||
| NURS 7243-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 7234-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 7740-FNP | X | |||||
| NURS 7520-CNS | F2009 | |||||
| NURS 7511-CNS | F2009 | |||||
| NURS 7530-CNS | Sp2010 | |||||
| NURS 7521-CNS | Sp2010 | |||||
| NURS 7731-CNS | Su2010 |
3 Year Program of Study for FNP [Example]
Courses offered
| Courses | Fall Yr 1 |
Spring Yr 1 |
Summer Yr 1 |
Fall Yr 2 |
Spring Yr 2 |
Summer Yr 2 |
Fall Yr 3 |
Spring Yr 3 |
Summer Yr 3 |
| NURS 6140 | X |
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| NURS 6134 | X |
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| NURS 5230 | X |
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| NURS 5210 | X |
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| NURS 6131 | X |
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| NURS 6135 | X |
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| NURS 6811 | X |
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| NURS 6812 | X |
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| NURS 7231 | X |
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| NURS 7224 | X |
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| NURS 6133 | X |
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| NURS 6220 | X |
or X |
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| NURS 6110 | X |
or X |
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| NURS 7233 | X |
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| NURS 7225 | X |
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| NURS 6136 | X |
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| NURS 7243 | X |
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| NURS 7234 | X |
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| NURS 7730 | X |
10. SEMESTER CALENDARS
GSU semester calendars can be accessed through the Registrar’s Office.
11. COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Responding to increasing needs for graduate/ professional programs in South Georgia, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved university status for Georgia Southern College, effective July 1, 1990. Georgia Southern University is now the state’s most comprehensive university south of Atlanta. The elevation of Georgia Southern to university status has led to an increased number of graduate programs. Selected graduate programs and courses are offered in Savannah, Brunswick, and other off-campus sites within Southeast Georgia. The College of Graduate Studies at Georgia Southern University presents a comprehensive academic challenge to students while maintaining an environment which places student needs as its first priority.
12. FINANCIAL AID, TUITION AND FEES
For additional Information see Financial Aid and Tuition and Fees
Website Information revised October, 2009.
