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Degrees and Requirements

Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing

La Roche University Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN) program is designed to offer second degree students the opportunity to enter the nursing profession. The ELMSN can be completed in five semesters and offers on campus learning and hands-on lab and clinical experiences with flexible online coursework.

After graduation, students will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and enter the profession as MSN qualified nurses without specialization.

The Entry Level MSN establishes a foundation for graduates to complete a specialized, post-master’s certification program such as:

  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Nurse Leader

The Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing program (ELMSN) is approved by the PA State Board of Nursing and accreditation by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELMSN PROGRAM

  1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  2. Transcripts from educational institutions attended
  3. Clearances (within 6, months Prior to admission)
  4. Current basic life support training from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
  5. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater (Last 60 credits)
  6. Completed Department of Nursing health form and physical
  7. Completion of the following pre-requisites from an approved institution with a C or better within 7 years:
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I (with Lab component)
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology II (with Lab component)
    • Microbiology (with lab component)
    • Chemistry
  8. ATI TEAS composite score of 70% or higher and a score of 70% in the English Language and Usage section (taken within the last year).  Effective Fall admission of 2024

 

Summary of Requirements

1st Semester: 15 credits

  • NURN5101
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: ESSENTIALS
  • NURN5103
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: FUNDAMENTALS
  • NURN5103C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5105
    ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY
  • NURN5105L
    ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACOLOGY-LAB
  • NURN5107
    INQUIRY AND EVIDENCE IN

2nd Semester: 15 credits

  • NURN5109
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: ADULT I
  • NURN5109C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5111
    SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IN THE
  • NURN5113
    PUBLIC HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
  • NURN5115
    QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY

3rd Semester: 16 credits

  • NURN5017
    COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT
  • NURN5117
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: ADULT II
  • NURN5117C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5119
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE:MENTAL HEALTH
  • NURN5119C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5121
    RESEARCH METHODS

4th Semester: 16 credits

  • NURN5009
    COMPREHENSIVE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
  • NURN5123
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: ADULT III
  • NURN5123C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5124C
  • NURN5125
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE:WOMEN & CHILD
  • NURN5126C
  • NURN5127
    HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE

5th Semester: 15 credits

  • NURN5004
    THEORY AND PROFESSIONAL NURSING
  • NURN5007
    COMPREHENSIVE PHARMACOLOGY
  • NURN5012
    HEALTH POLICY AND GLOBAL
  • NURN5129
    PROF NURSING PRACTICE: NUR PRACTICU -COMPREHENSIVE NURSING PRACTICUM
  • NURN5129C
    PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE:
  • NURN5131
    NURSING LEADERSHIP