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| Credits Required |
9
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33-36
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| Format |
Face To Face
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| Location |
Classes for the program are on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 
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Classes for the program are fully online.
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| Coursework |
The software design and development badge is comprised of three courses (nine credits). Required courses:
and one of:
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The MSN curriculum is designed to provide students with the leadership skills essential for the integration of evidence-based practice at the patient-provider interface and coordination of the care delivery process that will improve client outcomes in a cost-effective, fiscally responsible manner. Graduates of the MSN program are eligible to take the CNL certification exam.
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| Career Options |
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The M.S.N. prepares nursing graduates to manage complex clinical cases and provide leadership at the point of care, implement evidence-based practice, use technology and informatics to support outcomes measurement and quality improvement strategies, and lead teams in the delivery of health care in multiple settings across the continuum. Advanced nursing career specialties include informatics, palliative and hospice care, clinical nurse leader, and leadership.
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| Application Deadline |
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Preferred application deadline for the Fall cohort is May 1.
Applications received after that date are accepted based on space
available until the final application deadline of July 15.
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| Skills Employers Want |
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The Master of Science in Nursing degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the nursing field.
Source: EMSI, 2022
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