School of Nursing

The University of Houston-Victoria is now offering a Master of Science in Nursing degree. The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to build upon the BSN degree. Students in this program are prepared to function at advanced levels with an expanded knowledge of theory, research and clinical application. Graduates are prepared to provide evidenced based health care and to work on collaborative teams. Each graduate will be able to function in an advanced practice role as a Nurse Administrator or a Nurse Educator*. Nurses who have a master's degree in another discipline or who wish to be eligible for the Certified Nurse Educator exam may take the post master's educator certificate courses.

* Pending approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Program Objectives:

• Synthesize and apply theories, models, and research from nursing and related science as a framework for advanced nursing care.
• Incorporate the core knowledge of nursing into an advanced practice role to promote, maintain and restore health of clients.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pathophysiology and health assessment in the provision of direct client care.
• Provide culturally competent care at an advanced level in response to human diversity and societal needs.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills for advanced nursing practice as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in Scholarly inquiry to investigate clinical problems and improve clinical practice.
• Participate in the political process to influence health and social policy.
• Analyze implications of legal, ethical and financial accountability for nursing practice.
• Collaborate with clients, health care providers and community leaders to effect change that improves health and the environments of care.

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Requirements for Graduate Admission:

http://www.uhv.edu/catalog/Admissions_grad.asp

1. BSN degree from an accredited bachelor’s degree or diploma program.
2. A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in last 60 hours of academic course work.
3. Valid Texas RN licensure.
4. Students will complete a Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT) once approved to the MSN program.
5. A personal statement indicating the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program and the applicant’s career goals.
6. Two letters of recommendation.
7. Must demonstrate English proficiency as stated in university catalog. (Please refer to Admissions section of catalog).

Common Core – 9 semester hours

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Specialization Requirements

Nurse Administration
 Students in this program will take the Nursing core courses, in addition to the courses listed below:

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Nurse Educator *
Students in this program will take the Nursing core courses, in addition to the courses listed below:

* Pending approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

* Electives can be selected from the following Options:

NUR 6323 Foundations of Adult Education (taught by School of Education and Human Development as Adult Education Certificate course)

NUR 6324 Diversity in Adult Education (taught by School of Education and Human Development as Adult Education Certificate course)

NUR 6319 Health Care Policy, Finance and Economics

NUR 6318 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Organization

NUR 6304 Advanced Pathophysiology

NUR 6305 Advanced Health Assessment

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Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
 Students who desire this additional certificate are required to complete the Nurse Administration requirements, in addition to the courses listed below:

Note: NUR 6315 Practicum in Teaching in Nursing will be an optional course for the post-master’s certificate.

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