The Direct Entry MSN concentration prepares individuals with a non-nursing bachelor's degree to obtain the competencies to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and then continue in the MSN courses to attain the MSN with a focus on nursing administration/education. The degree requirements for the DE MSN concentration are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NUR 500	NCLEX RN Exam **	0
NUR 600	Advanced Pathophysiology and Genetics **	3
NUR 610	Utilization of Research in Evidence-Based Practice **	3
NUR 620	Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan **	3
NUR 625	Prof. Dev: Advocacy, Cultural Comp. Ethics, and Legislative Issues **	3
NUR 630	Adv. Health Assessment through Diag Rsn. and Clinical Dec. Making **	3
NUR 631	Business Skills for the Nurse Administrator **	3
NUR 632	Leadership and Management for the Nurse Administrator **	3
NUR 633	Curriculum Development and Program Evaluation **	3
NUR 634	Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education **	3
NUR 635	Nursing Administration Residency **	3
NUR 636	Nursing Education Residency **	3
NUR 683	Microbiology for Healthcare for DE *	4
NUR 684	Concepts of Nursing for DE *	2
NUR 685	Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare for DE *	4
NUR 686	Nutrition for Healthcare for Direct Entry *	2
NUR 687	Foundations of Nursing for DE *	6
NUR 688	Health Assessment for DE *	3
NUR 689	Pathophysiology for Healthcare for DE *	3
NUR 690	Adult Health for DE *	3
NUR 691	Adult Health Practicum for DE *	3
NUR 692	Care of the Family for DE *	3
NUR 693	Care of the Family Practicum for DE *	3
NUR 694	Behavioral Health & Complex Care for DE *	6
NUR 695	Behavioral Health & Complex Care Practicum for DE *	4
NUR 696	Pharmacology for DE *	2
NUR 697	Leadership and Mangement in Nursing for DE *	4
NUR 698	Capstone Practicum for DE *	4
NUR 699	Role Transition and Strategies for NCLEX Success for DE *	2
NUR 702	Biostatistics and Epidemiology **	3
NUR 705	Nursing Theory and Health Promotion **	3
Total Credits Required:		97

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Pre-licensure phase courses

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Post-licensure phase courses