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Jun 10, 2023
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2022-2023 South University Academic Catalog Version II with addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Science in Nursing (Specialization in Nurse Administrator) (MSN)
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The Master of Science in Nursing degree program (MSN) is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses. It is also designed for those nurses who want to pursue advanced positions in today’s challenging healthcare environment. The program, based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials, blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts that prepare students to work within a healthcare organization or educational setting.
All applicants to the MSN program must hold a valid and unencumbered license as a registered nurse in all US states or territory in which the student is licensed, including the state in which the student completes all assignments for the program. (Note that military, federal, and foreign educated nurses must meet this state requirement for nursing licensure). An unencumbered license(s) must be maintained throughout the program. Additionally, all applicants must successfully complete a criminal background check and a drug screening. Clinical affiliation agencies may require additional personal testing.
The program consists of five core courses and courses in an area of specialization in education, administration, informatics, and various nurse practitioner programs. Program includes practica and experiences in areas of specialization.
Courses may be waived if the individual’s master’s transcript indicates that s/he has successfully completed the required course or its equivalent. Waivers and exceptions will be determined on the written request of individual students through a transcript analysis as determined by the Program Director, Chair, or College Dean.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates should be able to:
- Synthesize theories and concepts from nursing and other disciplines for application in advanced nursing roles.
- Analyze current scientific research for application of findings to initiate change and to improve practice.
- Create comprehensive plans of action that address the health promotion and disease prevention needs of individual, family, and community populations.
- Formulate a plan for ongoing contributions to improvement of healthcare delivery and development of health policy in a cost-effective manner.
- Apply an ethical decision-making process in professional practice and an analysis of systems of healthcare.
- Model a professional leadership role that fosters improvement of healthcare and advocates scholarly activities to advance self and profession.
- Employ informatics and technology in various aspects of the advanced nursing leadership role.
- Practice within ethical-legal guidelines, professional policies and regulations, and standards of practice associated with a specialty area of advanced nursing practice.
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Master of Science in Nursing (Specialization in Nurse Administrator)
Offered at Online Programs.
Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.
The 21st century nurse administrator will transform care of patients and communities through ethical nursing leadership that is evidence-based, outcome-oriented and focused on nursing excellence. The Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Administrator degree program at South University is designed to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders through innovative, blended coursework delivered online. The program is targeted to the working professional nurse who seeks to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice within a role of leadership such as a Chief Nursing Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager. The student will complete 240 practicum hours during progression through the program.
Program curriculum for the MSN with a Specialization in Nurse Administrator concentration includes key attributes from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Masters Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (1996), The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Nurse Executive Competencies (2005), and the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope of Practice for Nurse Administrators (2009).
Specialization Outcomes
Graduates should be able to:
- Apply concepts and theories of organizational management and nursing administration to the design of complex healthcare delivery systems.
- Incorporate the use of technology, contemporary practice, ethics, and professional standards into the ongoing delivery of healthcare.
- Integrate concepts of health policy, regulation, and financing to the organization of healthcare delivery, with a focus on parsimonious and responsible use of resources.
- Lead efforts in designing innovative patient safety and quality improvement efforts and effective evaluation of nursing outcome measures.
- Employ evidence-based practice in the care of patients with chronic and/or acute illnesses across the lifespan, or in structuring nursing interventions designed to promote health.
- Facilitate the professional development and socialization of diverse nurse populations.
- Function as change agents and leaders in healthcare settings domestically and abroad.
- Contribute to the development of the science of nursing by engaging in scholarly activities and by promoting the translation of nursing science into patient care outcomes.
Master of Science in Nursing (Specialization in Nurse Administrator): 48 Credits
Specialization in Nurse Administrator: 28 Credits
Note(s):
*Students wishing to further develop their advanced practice skills should take NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology , NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I , and NSG6005 Advanced Pharmacology . Students wishing to further develop their management, administration, and technology skills may take LEA5100 Leadership, Organization Theory and Change , LEA5130 Team Building and Group Dynamics , MIS5010 Information Technology Infrastructure , and/or PMC6601 Foundations of Project Management in place of NSG5003 , NSG6001 , and/ or NSG6005 . In all cases students should work closely with their Academic Advisors or Academic Counselors to select appropriate coursework that meets their career needs and course prerequisites.
Standardized Testing Policy
Standardized Testing Policy
All students enrolled in an MSN course will be required to utilize the standardized testing policy in place at the time of their course.
1. Standardized testing platform
- The selected 3P exam: The minimum score for the exam is average/score identified by the vendor that equates with a minimum passing score of 80%.
- The Pre-Predictor exam: A minimum score identified by the vendor that equates with a minimum passing score of 80%. The Pre-Predictor exam is 10% of the MSN FNP (NSG6440) and MSN AGPCNP (NSG6430) course grade.
- The University Predictor: A minimum score identified by the vendor that equates with a minimum passing score of 80%. The University Predictor exam is worth 25% (100 points) of the final grade in MSN FNP (NSG6440) and AGPCNP (NSG6340).
2. Remediation
- Individualized and faculty driven remediation provides an opportunity for students to review study and acquire additional knowledge. Remediation is intended to help students recover important information that was missed when taking the assessment and improve the opportunity to be successful on the second attempt of any exam.
- In addition to faculty driven remediation, self-review is required for all standardized testing assessments. Students are required to use their test results to complete remediation.
- Failure to comply with the standardized testing policy may result in a course failure.
- Retesting is required for any student who scores lower than the minimum passing score on the 3P exam. Retesting of the 3P exam will take place during the final week of NSG6023.
- A different test version will be used for retesting. Students who score the minimum passing score or higher on the 3P exam in NSG6023 will receive an 80% for the grade. Students who do not score the minimum passing score will be dismissed from the MSN nurse practitioner programs.
- The Dean’s or designee’s approval is required for reordering of standardized testing products.
NSG6020 Advanced Health and Physical Assessment (FNP, AGNP, & NE)
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Recommended: Students purchase a Dermatology resource to supplement learning from Physical Assessment
Course Assignment: 10% of the course grade
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NSG6021
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Concurrent course with NSG6020. The student must meet the benchmarked score on the 3-P exam to pass the course. If unsuccessful, the student will be enrolled into NSG6023.
Course assignments per syllabus.
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NSG6420 (FNP) or NSG6320 (AGNP) Practicum I-Family or Adult Health: Adults and Gerontology
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Course Assignments: 10% of the course grade
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NSG6430 (FNP) Practicum II Women’s Health
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Course Assignments: 10% of the course grade
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NSG6330 AGNP Reproductive Health
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Course Assignments: 10% of the course grade
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NSG6435 (FNP) Practicum III: Family Health Pediatrics
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Course Assignments: 10% of the course grade
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NSG6340 (AGNP) Practicum III: Adult Health: Primary Care
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Access to an online review course continues. Students must complete all assignments with a score of 80% or better. Students must complete all the online review materials and assignments to be eligible to take the Predictor exam.
Completion of Online review materials and assignments: 15%
Discussions: 5%
Assigned Case Studies: 10%
Exam #1: 10%
Exam #2: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
Pre-Predictor: 10%
University Predictor Exam: 25%
SOAP Notes: 10%
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NSG6440 (FNP) Practicum IV (IV: Family Health: Primary Care)
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Access to an online review course continues. Students must complete all assignments with a score of 80% or better. Students must complete all the online review materials and assignments to be eligible to take the University Predictor exam.
Completion of Online review materials and assignments: 15%
Pre-Predictor: 10%
University Predictor Exam: 25%
Assigned Case Studies: 20%
Remediation of Areas of <80% on Pre-Predictor: 10%
Comprehensive Final Exam: 35%
Class Discussion/Participation 5% (online)
Case Studies/Participation 5% (campus-based)
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