
Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader Curriculum
Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader Curriculum
The LECOM Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN-CNL) program is comprised of 16 courses for a total of 45 credit hours. The curriculum is divided into three sections which include: Essential Core, Clinical Core, and Specialization Core. Students will complete a Clinical Nurse Leader capstone project that will serve as an applied evidence-based project prior to the completion of the degree program. All courses must be passed with 80% (B) or greater for all sections of the program in order to continue forward as a student in good standing, progressing toward graduation.
Essential Core Courses | ||
NRS 5000 | Theoretical foundations of nursing practice and Advanced practice nursing roles | 3 |
NRS 5010 | Economics and financial management in health care | 3 |
NRS 5015 | Law and ethics in nursing practice | 3 |
NRS 5020 | Nursing informatics for the advanced practice nurse | 3 |
NRS 5025 | Research and graduate statistics for advanced practice nurses | 3 |
Total Essential Core Courses Credits | 15 | |
Clinical Core Courses | ||
NRS 5030 | Advanced physiology and pathophysiology | 3 |
NRS 5035 | Advanced pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
NRS 5040 | Advanced physical health assessment and clinical reasoning | 3 |
Total Clinical Core Courses Credits | 9 | |
Specialization Core Courses | ||
NRS 5050 | Essential knowledge for CNL and APRN nurse leader | 3 |
NRS 5055 | Transformational leadership in nursing | 3 |
NRS-P 5060 | Practice & Clinical Learning Experiences I (Practicum I – 180 clock hours) | 2 |
NRS 5065 | Quality caring in nursing and health systems | 3 |
NRS-P 5070 | Practice & Clinical Learning Experiences II (Practicum II – 220 clock hours) | 2 |
NRS 5075 | Epidemiology and Patient-focused health care management | 3 |
NRS-P 5080 | Practice & Clinical Learning Experiences III (Practicum III – 200 clock hours) | 2 |
Total Specialization Core Courses Credits | 18 | |
NRS 5090 | CNL Capstone Project | 3 |