MSN Nursing Education
This online Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in nursing education prepares nurses to teach patients and families, nursing students, nursing staff and health maintenance consumers. Through specialized course work, students gain necessary teaching skills to prepare them to become nurse educators, a complex role that requires high levels of pedagogical and clinical competency. The nursing education track requires students to complete 14 credits in nursing education as well as required MSN program and clinical core courses.
Although the program is offered online, certain courses require a one week campus visit in the fall.
This program is based upon and consistent with the mission and philosophy of Duquesne University. The Master of Science in Nursing degree requirements can be completed on a full-time (6 credits per semester) or part-time basis. After being accepted for admission to the MSN program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor who will assist the student in completion of a Program Plan. Students have up to six years to complete the program.
The Duquesne faculty is committed to nurturing a flexible and creative scholarly environment that encourages students to participate actively in scientific inquiry and research.
Curriculum
| MSN Core Courses | 26 credits | |
| GPNG 501 | Introduction to the Advanced Practice Nurse Role | 1 credit |
| GPNG 502 | Theory in Nursing | 3 credits |
| GPNG 503 | Population-Based Health Promotion | 3 credits |
| GPNG 504 | Nursing Education & Administrative Processes | 3 credits |
| GPNG 505 | Methods of Nursing Research | 3 credits |
| GPNG 506 | Practicum in Nursing Research | 2 credits |
| GPNG 507 | Bioethical Decision-Making in Nursing and Health Care | 2 credits |
| GPNG 508 | Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 credits |
| GPNG 509* | Physical Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 credits |
| GPNG 510 | Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 credits |
| Specialty Courses | 9 credits | |
| GNED 500 | Curriculum Design | 3 credits |
| GNED 501 | The Art of Teaching | 3 credits |
| GNED 502 | Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 credits |
| Theory and Clinical Courses | 3 credits | |
| GNED 504 | Nursing Education Role Practicum | 3 credits (1T/2CL) |
| Clinical Courses | 2 credits | |
| GNED 503 | Advanced Clinical Nursing | 3 credits |
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TOTAL = 41 credits |
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* Students enrolled in GPNG 509 are required to come to campus in November, usually the week before Thanksgiving, for 40 hours of clinical laboratory course work.
Revisions to courses and curricula are ongoing.
