College of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Program

Student working on laptop with "Best Online Master's Programs 2022" badgeThe Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Toledo, College of Nursing is designed to build on the student’s past learning, personal and professional goals, and the insights and experiences gained through practice. The M.S.N. degree prepares Registered Nurses with B.S.N. degrees as Advanced Practice Nurses. 

Graduate Nursing Program Deadlines, Application Process and Checklist

 

M.S.N. Tracks

Family Nurse Practitioner

    • Designed to prepare nurses for the FNP role in primary nursing care.
    • FNP graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification corresponding to their population foci upon graduation. 
    • 50 semester credits
    • Program Outcomes

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 

    • Designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to care for families in a wide variety of community and hospital-based psychiatric settings. 
    • PMHNP graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification corresponding to their population foci upon graduation. 
    • 52 semester credits
    • Program Outcomes  

Plan of Study

SEMESTER I—FALL
NURS 5680: Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
INDI 6000: Introduction to Biostatistical Methods (3 credit hours)

SEMESTER II—SPRING
NURS 5910: Advanced Research for Evidence Based Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
NURS 5530: Public Policy & Health Care (3 credit hours)

SEMESTER III—FALL
NURS 5500: Family & Cultural Diversity Theories (3 credit hours)
NURS 5690: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credit hours)
NURS 6060:
Psychopharmacology for PMHNP Practice (2 credit hours )  PMHNP students only

SEMESTER IV—SPRING
NURS 6150
: Contemporary Practice (3 credit hours)
NURS 6740:  Advanced Assessment (3 credit hours)
NURS 6750: Diagnostic Reasoning (1 credit hour)

SEMESTER V—SUMMER
NURS XXXX: CLIN 1 Lecture (3 credit hours)
NURS XXXX:
Practicum 1 (240 clinical hours) (4 credit hours)

SEMESTER VI-FALL
NURS XXXX: 
CLIN 2 Lecture (3 credit hours)
NURS XXXX:
Practicum 2 (240 clinical hours) (4 credit hours)


SEMESTER VII-SPRING

NURS XXXX: CLIN 3 Lecture (2 credit hours)
NURS XXXX:
Practicum 3 (300 clinical hours) (5 credit hours)
NURS 6650:
Transition to Practice (1 credit hour)
CAPSTONE: Field Experience, Thesis or Comprehensive Exam (3 credit hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 50-52

GRADUATE FUNDING

The College of Nursing offers support for students seeking D.N.P. degrees. Find out more about funding your education.

ACCREDITATION

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at The University of Toledo is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

 

Questions?

Heidi Shank Contact:
Heidi Shank, D.N.P., M.S.N.,RN
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Diversity for the College of Nursing
Graduate Nursing Advisor
admitnurse@utoledo.edu

Last Updated: 1/19/24