Youngstown State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.N.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses who have strong undergraduate foundations in critical thinking, decision-making, and nursing practice. The program consists of three options, with specialization in clinical nursing for chronic illness care, nurse anesthesia, and school nursing. The core curriculum centers on professional nursing issues, nursing science, and research methods for building nursing knowledge. The advanced practice chronic illness care option focuses on the delivery of comprehensive care to individuals and groups experiencing chronic illnesses. The nurse anesthetist option focuses on the administration of anesthesia to individuals requiring surgical and nonsurgical diagnostic procedures. The school nurse option focuses on delivery of comprehensive care to individuals in the school environment.

All graduates of the program are prepared to
*utilize appropriate theories to provide high quality nursing care.
*provide cost-effective, ethical, and quality management of health care resources in diverse settings.
*apply knowledge of the Health Care Delivery System through utilization of appropriate system mechanisms.
*synthesize research findings for practice utilization.
*conduct and participate in nursing research studies.
Upon successful completion of the M.S.N. program, graduates are eligible to sit for national certification examinations. Once certified, graduates must apply for a Certificate of Authority to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Ohio or of the state in which they intend to practice.

Accreditation:

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC); Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility of Ohio licensure as a registered nurse;
Current CPR certification and current immunizations are to be maintained while in the program;
Three letters of reference: one each from a faculty member, an employer, and a colleague;
A 300-word essay (letter of intent) stating one’s professional goals and how graduate education in nursing will help fulfill said goals.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999