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Master of Science in Nursing at JMU

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RN to BSN: Curriculum Plan

Full-Time Enrollment (3 semesters) Total - 30 Credits

Fall Semester 1
Courses Credit Hours
Nsg 333 Health Assessment *
3
Nsg 462 Issues in Contemporary Nursing
3
Nsg 463 Professional Role Transition
3
Nsg 523 Concepts in Aging
3
 
12
Spring Semester 2
Courses Credit Hours
Nsg 461 Pathophysiology *
4
Nsg 464 Introduction to Nursing Research
3
Nsg 465 Specialty Clinical Practicum
1
Nsg 471 Leadership and Management in Healthcare
3
Nsg 460 Healthcare Informatics
2
 
13
Summer Semester 3
Courses
Credit Hours
NSG 469 Community Health Nursing
4
Nsg 466 Community Health Practicum
1
 
5

Part-Time Enrollment (5 Semesters) Total - 30 Credits

Fall Semester (1st year)
Courses
Credit Hours
Nsg 333 Health Assessment *
3
Nsg 462 Issues in Contemporary Nursing
3
 
6
Spring Semester (1st year)
Courses
Credit Hours
Nsg 461 Pathophysiology *
4
Nsg 464 Introduction to Research
3
 
7
Summer Semester (either 1st year or 2nd year)
Courses
Credit Hours
NSG 469 Community Health Nursing
4
Nsg 466 Community Health Practicum
1
 
5
Fall Semester (2nd year)
Courses
Credit Hours
Nsg 523 Concepts in Aging
3
Nsg 463 Professional Role Transition
3
 
6
Spring Semester (2nd year)
Courses
Credit Hours
Nsg 465 Specialty Clinical Practicum
1
Nsg 460 Healthcare Informatics
2
Nsg 471 Leadership and Management in Healthcare
3
 
6

* Challenge by exam is available for these courses.