Curriculum
Examine the Curriculum
Graduates of our BSN to MSN program are prepared to be nurse leaders and managers who will positively impact change in today’s complex healthcare environment”
This program is designed for working professional nurses. Our hybrid/online learning program provides students with necessary skills and training that are integrated across asynchronous didactic courses, seminar intensives, and clinical experiences within the student’s community.
For more information, click on your program of interest below.
- MSN-Health Systems Leadership-Administrative Nurse Leader. The curriculum grid appears on page 96.
- MSN-Health Systems Leadership-Clinical Nurse Leader. The curriculum grid appears on page 98.
- MSN-Ambulatory Care Nursing. The curriculum grid appears on page 96.
To view the start/end semester dates and when you need to be on campus, please visit our Academic Calendar
Hybrid/online learning Curriculum for Working Professionals
Self-directed hybrid/online learning courses that include assignments, exams, and online discussions where you will collaborate with faculty to achieve learning objectives.
Seminar intensives provide valuable time for you to interact one-on-one with faculty and peers virtually. The program included clinical experiences, lectures, and content assessments.
Caring about students and helping them achieve success is the hallmark of all WesternU faculty. Our nursing faculty are respected practitioners and scholars who keep pace with the latest teaching techniques and technology and are committed to helping you master the material.
The College of Graduate Nursing staff are also a great resource when it comes to your everyday support. Although you are studying at a distance, we work hard to connect with you to ensure you are on track to succeed in your courses and finish in a timely fashion.
The Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library and Bookstore are set up to support our students with textbook and academic research needs while the Computing Resources/Information Technology staff are available to our distance students for technical support. Electronic databases are available both on-campus and off-campus through the Library’s e-resources page.
The Office of Learning Enhancement & Academic Development Office (LEAD) is another resource for on-campus and prospective students. LEAD helps students connect academic success with wellbeing. In individual counseling sessions, students learn time management, test taking, and studying strategies. LEAD facilitates training in managing stress, increasing focus, and professional skills. Also, LEAD offers academic writing support including review of APA formatting for scholarly papers.