University of Nevada, Reno - Division of Health Sciences
Orvis School of Nursing
Educator Track MSN Program of Study Worksheet
Fall Full Time Plan
Name: ___________________________
Email: ________________ Phone: ___________
Fall Semester Year1
Courses
*EDRS 640Educational Measurements and Statistics (Prerequisite)
NURS735 Introduction to Knowledge Development and Scientific
Inquiry (3)
NURS717 Advanced Principles of Pathophysiology (3)
NURS737 Population/Aggregate Health Care Issues (3 )
Total Credits (9)
Date
Enrolled
Date
Completed
Grade
* EDRS 640 is a prerequisite to the MSN program, but may be taken concurrently during the first semester with permission
from OSN Associate Director of Graduate Programs
Spring Semester Year 1
Courses
NURS716 Advanced Pharmacology (1-3)
NURS736 Health care policy and social justice (3)
NURS780 Curriculum & Evaluation (3)
+NURS797 Thesis (1-6)
OR
+NURS798 Project (1-3) and
+NURS795 Comprehensive Exam (1)
Total Credits (7-9)
Date
Enrolled
Date
Completed
Grade
Fall Semester Year 2
Courses
NURS750 Advanced Health Assessment (3)
NURS 759 Planning Strategies for Care of Specialized Populations
(2)
NURS760 Advanced Nursing Care for Specialized Populations
Practicum (4) 240 hours
NURS781 Instructional Design & Evaluation (3)
+NURS797 Thesis (1-6)
OR
+NURS798 Project (1-3) and
+NURS795 Comprehensive Exam (1) omit if already completed
Total Credits (12)
Date
Enrolled
Date
Completed
Grade
Spring Semester Year 2
Courses
NURS 782 The Role of the Nurse Educator (2)
NURS783 Nursing Education Role Practicum (3) 180 hours
NURS797 Thesis (1-6)
OR
NURS798 Project (1-3)
These courses may be omitted if already completed.
Total Credits (9-11)
Date
Enrolled
Date
Completed
Grade
+Student should select a Chair and begin research /project work
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