Courses & Curriculum
Chatham's RN to MSN (RN-MSN) program allows students to complete two graduate degrees in as few as 44 credits. Learn more about the curriculum progression on this page.
The below shows an example of a degree progression and schedule for a full-time student who does not require any additional undergraduate general education credits. This is for representative purposes only. Students' degree progression is determined by their concentrations, start dates, and other choices in conjunction with an academic advisor.
Example Schedule, Year One |
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| FALL | SPRING |
| NUR 501—Scientific Underpinnings: Practice and Scholarship (3) | NUR 410—Global, Cultural, and Diverse Populations (3) |
| NUR 415—Contemporary Issues in Nursing (3) | NUR 409W—Community Health and Prevention (3) |
| IND 175—Academic Resources and Strategies for Nurses (2) | |
| 8 credits | 6 credits |
Example Schedule, Year Two |
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| FALL | SPRING | SUMMER |
| NUR 503—Informatics Foundation and Health Care Technology (3) | NUR 506—Communication and Collaboration for Leadership (3) | NUR 505—Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan (3) |
| NUR 507—Health Policy and Advocacy for Quality Care (3) | NUR 499—Nursing Leadership and Professional Identity Development (3) | NUR 642—Nurse Educator Role Development (3) |
| 6 credits | 6 credits | 6 credits |
Example Schedule, Year Three |
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| FALL | SPRING |
| NUR 652—Teaching Strategies and Technology for the Nurse (3) | NUR 632—Curriculum Design and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3) |
| NUR 673—Professional Role Practicum (6) | |
| 3 credits | 9 credits |