Nursing
Excellence in Christian nursing education.
Educational Leadership
Vanguard’s Master of Science in Nursing program integrates the excellence of a Christ-centered, academically challenging and intimate learning environment with the convenient location and scheduling needed to further your education while furthering your career. Faculty mentors facilitate and guide your growth as an educator and leader so you can take your career to the next level.
Focus
The Master of Science in Nursing degree offers a dual track program for the working nurse. Emphasis will focus on the development of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of nursing/patient/staff education and leadership.
The program consists of 40-42 units that can be completed in a minimum of six terms.
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing or other discipline
- Current registered nurse license
- Intro to Statistical Methods
86%
receive financial aid
Sample Student Schedule
Year One
First Term, 6 Units
Theoretical Frameworks of Education
Use of Technology in Healthcare and Nursing Education
Curriculum and Program Development
Second Term, 7 Units
Research Methodologies and Community Project
Strategies for Effective Instruction
Class/Course Preparation, Planning and Competency Evaluation
Third Term, 6 Units
Pathophysiology Concepts
Advanced Health Assessment
Pharmacotherapeutics
Year Two
Fourth Term, 6 Units
Theoretical Frameworks of Leadership
Education Practicum
Project Development II and Report
Fifth Term, 6 Units
Diversity, Social, and Global Issues in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Assessing, Planning and Managing Budgets and Resources
Gerontology Care for Today and the Future
Sixth Term, 8 Units
Policies Affecting Health Deliver and Fiscal System
Management Practicum
Project Implementation, Final Written Report and Defense
Who We Are
Vanguard University is a private, Christian university of liberal arts equipping students for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.