Three degree offerings: the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) comprise the various exit points. Movement from one exit level to the next is always contingent upon evidence of academic success at previous levels of study. Academic progression is reviewed regularly and students are advised of the options available to them.
Entry Points
Several entry points are available, depending upon the educational goals and academic background of the student:
MSN-Advanced Generalist:
• Generalist Entry Master’s (GEM)
• Clinical Nurse Leader
MSN-Specialty:
• Acute Care NP
• Acute Care NP & Crit Care CNS (Combined)
• Acute/Chron Care Pediatric NP
• Adult Health CNS
• Adult NP
• Adult/Gero CNS
• Adult/Gero NP
• Adv Public Health Nursing
• Anesthesia (CRNA)
• Critical Care CNS
• Family NP
• Gerontological CNS
• Gerontological NP
• Neonatal NP
• Pediatric NP
• Pediatric CNS
• Psych Mental Health NP
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
PhD
Post-Master’s Certificates (Non-Degree)
• Acute care
• Adult
• Family
• Gerontological
• Pediatric
• Psychiatric-Mental Health
Post-Certificate Master’s:
• Anesthesia
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Quarters of Entrance
Generalist Entry Master's students may begin summer or winter quarters. Students in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) advanced nursing practice options may begin in fall and spring quarters with the exception of anesthesia nursing students who begin in the summer. Doctor of Nursing Practice students (DNP) begin in the winter or summer quarter. Doctor of Philosophy students (PhD) begin in the fall quarter. |
