Combining a unique blend of online courses, hybrid classes, and clinical experiences, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) education program provides advanced degree options for BSN graduates. As an MSN student, you will have the opportunity to complete your master's in nursing education or nursing administration.
Our accredited MSN program is offered through three different plans of study to best fit your needs: Part-time (three years), Full-time (two years) or Full-time Accelerated (18 months).
All MSN students will take the following 18 hours of core classes:
The nursing education track will prepare you for academic, staff development, and patient education roles. The program will provide you with an excellent foundation in nursing education knowledge, leadership, and evidence-based practice, as well as adult educational theory and teaching strategies.
The nursing administration track will provide you with an in-depth study of nursing leadership principles and practices promoting nursing excellence and process improvement. You will gain valuable skills in communication, relationship-building, knowledge of the healthcare environment, leadership, professionalism and business skills.
To learn more about the MSN education program, application, financial aid and cost information, visit the MSN Graduate Studies page.
(100% of responding MSN graduates found employment in their field within one year of graduation.)
Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.
The MSN program was such a blessing to me in so many ways. The faculty were right there with me and I was always more than just a name — I was someone they took the time to get to know and pray for. I know attending and graduating from Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU was one of the best choices I could have made to prepare for a career in nursing education.
Admission criteria for a new applicant with the BSN degree:
Admission criteria for an existing SBU student with the BSN degree:
Nine graduate semester hours completed at another regionally accredited institution may be transferred and applied to the degree. These credits must be comparable to courses offered at Southwest Baptist University and must be approved by the MSN Faculty and Dean. Southwest Baptist University maintains a current database of course transfer equivalencies from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities. Students are welcome to search for and find course equivalents for pre-requisite courses and program requirements within the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences degree programs.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current RN License
Charlie Hungerford, M.A.
Director of Admissions
(417) 447-8670
chungerford@SBUniv.edu
I chose to return to SBU for my master's degree because of the quality I know is associated with the institution, program, and overall education opportunities available at SBU. I gained a wealth of knowledge and had intense faculty interactions which enhanced my educational experience.
| NUR 5533 | Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5033 | Concepts of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5103 | Health care Organizations | 3 |
| NUR 5013 | Nursing Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
| NUR 5043 | Ethics and Policy Issues in Advanced Practice |
3 |
| NUR 5083 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NUR 5123 | Information Systems | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
| NUR 5533 | Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5073 | Human Resource Management in Health Care |
3 |
| NUR 5023 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| NUR 5113 | Advanced Health Care Leadership and Administration |
3 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
| NUR 5153 | Quality and Safety in Health Care | 3 |
| NUR 5093 | Organizational Analysis & Innovation | 3 |
| NUR 5523 | Master’s Project & Practicum (180 Clinical hrs) |
3 |
| NUR 5910 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
This is a proposed guideline for the MSN Nursing Administration track and includes
a total of 39 credit hours. MSN courses are in 8-week blocks with a mixture of hybrid and fully online courses.
Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without
advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education,
degree, departmental and graduation requirements.
The MSN Program has three plans of study: Part-time (3 years), Full-time (2 years), and Full-time Accelerated (18 months). This sample plan is the full-time plan of study. Other sample plans are available upon request by emailing Cozi Bagley at cbagley@SBUniv.edu.
| NUR 5533 | Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5033 | Concepts of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5313 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NUR 5013 | Nursing Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
| NUR 5053 | Foundational Perspectives of Nursing Education |
3 |
| NUR 5213 | Teaching and Learning Principles in Nursing Education |
3 |
| NUR 5083 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
| NUR 5533 | Statistics and Data Analysis for Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 5503 | Nursing Education Practicum: 60 hours/1 credit |
3 |
| Total hours ................................ |
3-6 | |
| NUR 5333 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 5323 | Advanced Health Assessment and Promotion (60 clinical hours) |
3 |
| NUR 5223 | Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NUR 5501(3) | Nursing Education Practicum: 60 hours/1 credit |
1-3 |
| Total hours | 10-12 | |
| NUR 5043 | Ethics and Policy Issues in Advanced Practice |
3 |
| NUR 5123 | Information Systems | 3 |
| NUR 5523 | Master’s Project & Practicum (180 Clinical hrs) |
3 |
| NUR 5900 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Total hours | 9 | |
This is a proposed guideline for the MSN Nursing Education track and includes a total
of 42 credit hours. MSN courses are in 8-week blocks with a mixture of hybrid and fully online courses.
Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without
advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education,
degree, departmental and graduation requirements.
The MSN Program has three plans of study: Part-time (3 years), Full-time (2 years), and Full-time Accelerated (18 months). This sample plan is the full-time plan of study. Other sample plans are available upon request by emailing Dr. Sharon Zahn at szahn@SBUniv.edu.
