About the Program
The Master of Science in Nursing Entry (MSN-E) program offers a pathway for applicants with baccalaureate degrees in other fields to obtain RN licensure and then continue with graduate courses to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing degree. This program of study offers an alternative for students who would have had to complete either an Associate Degree in Nursing at a community college or obtain a second bachelor's degree to achieve registered nurse licensure.
The first sixteen months of the MSN-E program prepare students to sit for the RN licensing exam. Students will then work in the nursing field while continuing their graduate education through a full-time reduced unit curriculum.
A career in nursing offers talented individuals high job satisfaction, competitive salaries and job security. Job opportunities are nearly limitless due to the national shortage of nurses.
All existing College of Graduate Nursing programs are California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved, and nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Admissions Information
For more information please review the MSN-E admissions information or if you are ready, you may download an application. If you have any questions regarding the application requirements, please contact the Admissions Counselors: Jacob Rivera at (909) 469-5442, Michelle Cowling at (909) 469-5540, or Elaine Gonzalez at (909) 469-5337.
The Curriculum
The College of Graduate Nursing offers three academic semesters per year to reduce the number of years required to complete graduate nursing education.
The MSN-E program offers students four areas of emphasis: Health Systems Leaderhip - Administrative Nurse Leader (ANL), Health Systems Leadership - Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Ambulatory Care (AMB), and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The pre-licensure portion is common to all four.
Pre-licensure (RN Preperation Curriculum)
Select the course title to see a description of the course.
| Semester 1 (Fall) | Semester 2 (Spring) | Semester 3 (Summer) |
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**IPE 5000: Interprofessional Education (1 unit) CGN 6110: Pathophysiology (4 units) CGN 6201/6202: Health Assessment (4 units) CGN 6301: Prof. Nursing Role (1 unit) CGN 6410/6411: Nursing Fundementals (5 units) CGN 5010: Introduction to Nursing Theory (2 units) |
**IPE 5100: Interprofessional Education (1 unit) CGN 6501/6502: Nursing of Adults and Older Adults I (8 units) CGN 6140: Pharmacology (3 units) CGN 6601/6602: Mental Health Nursing (4 units) |
CGN 6551/6552: Nursing of Adults and Older Adults II (8 units) CGN 6710/6711: Obstetric Nursing (4 units) CGN 6720/6721: Pediatric Nursing (4 units) |
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Total: 17 units |
Total: 16 units |
Total: 16 units |
| Semester 4 (Fall) | - | - |
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**IPE 6000: Interprofessional Education (1 unit) CGN 6901/6902: Community Health Nursing (4 units) CGN 6160: Introduction to Research (2 units) CGN 6801/6802: Leadership and Management in Nursing (5 units) |
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| Total: 12 units |
Total Pre-licensure Units: 61
**Tuition for this course is included in the semester clinical education fee and will not be charged a per unit tuition fee.
Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader
The MSN-E Leadership and Management curriculum consists of 35 semester units in addition to the 61 semester pre-licensure units. The total curriculum can be completed in 3 years (9 semesters).
| Semester 4 (Fall) | Semester 5 (Spring) | Semester 6 (Summer) |
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**IPE 6000: Interprofessional Education (1 unit) CGN 6901/6902: Community Hlth Nursing (4 units) CGN 6160: Introduction to Research (2 units) CGN 6801/6802: Ldrshp/Mgmt Nursing (5 units) |
CGN 5702: Management Principles and Leadership Theories (3 units) CGN 5703: Introductory Nursing Informatics (3 units) *CGN 7550: RN Clinical Seminar (1 unit) |
CGN 5705: Strategy and Analysis of Organizational Process (3 units) CGN 5306: Biostatistics and Epidemiology (3 units) |
| Total: 7 units | Total: 6 units | |
| Semester 7 (Fall) | Semester 8 (Spring) | Semester 9 (Summer) |
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CGN 5200: Nursing Theory (3 units) CGN 5304: Nursing Research I (3 units) CGN 5103: Advanced Health Systems (3 units) CGN 7540: Practicum/Seminar (1 unit) |
CGN 5305: Nursing Research II (1 unit) CGN 5704: Accounting and Finance (3 units) *CGN 7541: Practicum (1 unit) |
CGN 5610: Professional Role (3 units) CGN 5999: Masters Project (3 units) *CGN 7541: Practicum (1 unit) |
| Total: 10 units | Total: 5 units | Total: 7 units |
Total Health Systems Leadership - Administrative Nurse Leader Track Units: 35
(courses italicized in the Semester 4 Fall column indicate pre-licensure courses)
* Courses not charged tuition but subject to clinical fee.
Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Health Systems Leadership - Clinical Nurse Leader
The MSN-E Clinical Nurse Leader curriculum consists of 45 semester units in addition to the 61 semester pre-licensure units. The total curriculum can be completed in 3 years (9 semesters).
Total Health Systems Leadership - Clinical Nurse Leader Track Units: 45
(courses italicized in the Semester 4 Fall column indicate pre-licensure courses)
* Courses not charged tuition but subject to clinical fee.
Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Ambulatory Care
The MSN-E Ambulatory Care Nursing curriculum consists of 38 semester units in addition to the 61 semester pre-licensure units. The total curriculum can be completed in 3 years (9 semesters).
Total Ambulatory Care Program Units: 38
(courses italicized in the Semester 4 Fall column indicate pre-licensure courses)
* Courses not charged tuition but subject to clinical fee.
Master of Science in Nursing Degree and Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The MSN-E Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum consists of 70 semester units in addition to the 61 semester pre-licensure units. The total curriculum can be completed in 4 years (12 semesters).
Total Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner Track Units: 70
courses italicized in the Semester 4 Fall column indicate pre-licensure courses)
* Courses not charged tuition but subject to clinical fee.
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