Curriculum
A focused program designed to build skills and confidence.
West Coast University's RN to MSN online nursing courses help provide students with the knowledge and professional nursing skills necessary to assist patients and clients toward an optimal level of health.
The Master of Science in Nursing online degree curriculum integrates critical thinking, decision-making, leadership and management techniques with moral, ethical and legal principles associated with providing outstanding care in a clinical setting.
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Credit |
| Year 1, Trimester 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| PATH370 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| LDR432 | Principles of Leadership for Healthcare Organizations | 3 |
| Term II | ||
| MATH211 | Statistics | 3 |
| NURS340-A | Public Health Nursing | 1.5 |
| Year 1, Trimester 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| NURS500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS340-B | Public Health Nursing | 1.5 |
| Term II | ||
| NURS510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing of Health Care | 3 |
| NURS495L-A | Community Practice Experience | 1.5 |
| Year 1, Trimester 3 | ||
| Term I | ||
| NURS521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS495L-B | Community Practice Experience | 1.5 |
| Term II | ||
| NURS535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| NURS561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Year 2, Trimester 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| NURS540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| Term II | ||
| NURS530 | Advanced Physiology ad Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Year 2, Trimester 2 | ||
| Term I | ||
| NURS570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS590-A | Advanced Clinical Practice: Theory | 1.5 |
| Term II | ||
| NURS580 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NURS590-B | Advanced Clinical Practice: Theory | 1.5 |
| Year 2, Trimester 3 | ||
| Term I | ||
| NURS591L-A | Advanced Clinical Practice: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS690-A | Culminating Requirement I | 1.5 |
| Term II | ||
| NURS591L-B | Advanced Clinical Practice: Practicum | 1.5 |
| NURS690-B | Culminating Requirement II | 1.5 |
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| Total Credits: 51 | |
