Curriculum

Curriculum

The Mississippi State University Meridian Master of Science in Nursing, MSN, curriculum is a 12-month, full-time program designed to prepare students for professional nursing practice. Completed across three semesters—fall, spring, and summer—the curriculum combines classroom instruction, simulation-based learning, and clinical experiences.

Curriculum

Fall
Class ID
Class Name
Credits(s)
NSG 6002
Professionalism I: Socialization into Nursing
2
NSG 6015
Person-Centered Care I: Fundamental Concepts for Nursing Practice
5
NSG 6025
Person-Centered Care I: Practicum
5
NSG 6033
Health Assessment and Physical Examination
3
NSG 6043
Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
3
NSG 6053
Nursing Science: Translation and Application to Practice
3
Spring
Class ID
Class Name
Credits(s)
NSG 6103
Professionalism II: Leadership in Health Systems
3
NSG 6116
Person-Centered Care II: Applied Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
6
NSG 6125
Person-Centered Care II: Practicum
5
NSG 6134
Applied Clinical Judgment in Specialty Populations
4
NSG 6141
Specialty Populations Practicum
1
NSG 6152
Population Health and Policy
2
NSG 6163
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
3
Summer
Class ID
Class Name
Credits(s)
NSG 8204
Professionalism III: Transition to Nursing Practice
4
NSG 8213
Person-Centered Care III: Advancing Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice
3
NSG 8224
Person-Centered Care III: Practicum
4
NSG 8232
Clinical Synthesis Practicum
2

 

Program Credit Total: 58

Frequently Asked Questions about MSU Nursing Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions About the Nursing Curriculum

How long is the nursing curriculum at Mississippi State University?

The MSN is offered as a 12-month full-time plan of study across three semesters, beginning in the fall of each year.

Does the curriculum include clinical experience?

Yes, students complete hands-on clinical rotations in healthcare settings to gain real-world experience.