Welcome to the JoAnne Gay
Dishman Department of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

The master's degree program (MSN) is nationally accredited by the NLNAC.
( Initial accreditation for the MSN program was obtained February 24, 2005.) 

 

Program Description

 

The Dishman Department of Nursing offers two graduate tracks leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree and one dual track in nursing and business.  Full or part-time study is available in both Nursing Administration and Nursing Education.  All MSN courses are available online.

The Nursing Administration track provides registered nurses with advanced knowledge central to organization, management, leadership, health care policy and economics.  Nursing Administration courses and business support courses in financial accounting, economics, and marketing prepare leaders for a rapidly changing healthcare environment.  The Business leveling courses are not currently available online; however, graduate students may transfer up to nine hours from another college or university.  It is the student’s responsibility to see that the courses will transfer and meet Lamar University requirements.  (View curriculum plan for Master of Science in Nursing Administration)

The Nursing Education track provides registered nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to become educators in academic settings.  Particular focus is placed on teaching learning strategies and theories, curriculum development, measurement and evaluation, and role development as an educator.  (View curriculum plan for Master of Science in Nursing Education)

The dual Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration track provides the nurse executive with leadership skills for complex healthcare organizations.  Advanced knowledge from nursing administration, business, finance, and the managerial arena prepares a well-rounded nurse leader.  Potential students interested in the dual degree program must be advised by both departments. (View curriculum plan for Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing Administration & Master of Business Administration)

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator track of the MSN program will demonstrate the following student learning outcomes:
  1. Analyze issues in the context of healthcare policy and finance, including political and organizational systems, to address the healthcare needs of a diverse society.
  2. Analyze strategies to improve healthcare outcomes across the health continuum for various populations.
  3. Utilize research methods to investigate problems, initiate changes, and improve nursing practice.
  4. Synthesize theoretical frameworks from nursing and other disciplines to expand the knowledge base for advanced nursing practice.
  5. Demonstrate advanced nursing practice roles from professional, organizational, and personal perspectives within an ethical and legal framework.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

The Dishman Department of Nursing has Graduate Assistant (GA) positions available each semester.  Students that have been fully admitted into the program and are currently enrolled or have taken at least six graduate credit hours in the MSN program may qualify.  The GA position will require a flexible 20 hour commitment to working in the Caring Place; this is an on-campus assignment.  GA’s will facilitate learning sessions for students who have been admitted into the Undergraduate Nursing Programs.  Nursing Education and Administration students are encouraged to apply.  For more information contact the Caring Place at caringplace@lamar.edu.

Students interested in applying for a Graduate Assistant position must contact Dr. Eileen Curl, Dishman Department of Nursing Chairperson, at (409) 880-8817. 

 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships are available to students at all ranks both within the department and at the University level. Please review all criteria and instructions associated with each scholarship.  Applications are available during the Spring semesters unless otherwise noted.  To see a complete list of scholarship available through the Dishman Department of Nursing, refer to the scholarship link located in the tool bar.

For more information regarding Lamar University general scholarships, please follow the links provided.

 

For More Information Contact:

Dr. Nancy Blume - Director,
Graduate Nursing Studies
(409) 880-7720
 Nancy.Blume@lamar.edu

 

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