<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The MSN - DNP Path at Purdue Global provides you with the opportunity to take at least two doctoral-level courses in the MSN curriculum to prepare for advanced studies. Topics covered in the MSN program include advanced nursing roles, nursing theories, population health, epidemiology, health policy development, and health care delivery systems. You must choose from among population focus areas in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care; or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or concentration areas: Executive Leader or Nurse Educator. The two concentration areas have required clinical experiences. Note: the MSN-DNP Path is not available in all states. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You might hold current RN licensure before entering this advanced program. You must provide a transcript of your bachelor's degree in nursing studies with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and have a criminal background check. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>A total of 60-90 quarter credit hours must be completed to earn this MSN degree. This total reflects 30 credits in major courses and 30-60 credits earned in a focus or concentration area. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MN501</td><td> Advanced Nursing Roles</td></tr> <tr><td>MN502</td><td> Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing</td></tr> <tr><td>MN504</td><td> Scientific and Analytical Approaches to Advanced Evidence-Based Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>MN505<br /> <br />DN713</td><td> Epidemiology and Health Promotion <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Epidemiology and Social Determinants of Population Health</td></tr> <tr><td>MN506<br /> <br />DN733</td><td> Health Policy, Ethical, and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Ethics, Policy, and Advocacy for Population Health</td></tr> <tr><td>MN507</td><td> Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery</td></tr> </table><p><u>Open Elective Requirements</u> </p> <p>Earn 30-60 credits from a chosen population focus area or concentration </p> <h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have completed the MSN studies, you could explore supervisory or leadership roles in the nursing field. You might hire and schedule staff, train new nurses, and implement career development programs for hospitals, clinics, group physician offices, long-term care facilities, or urgent care centers. </p> <p>Career titles that could be open to you include: </p> <ul><li>Clinical nurse leader </li><li>Chief nursing officer </li><li>Nurse educator </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>After meeting all requirements of the MSN program, you will be eligible to continue your studies in the DNP program at Purdue Global. All courses and any clinical requirements of the MSN program must be met before moving on to DNP studies.</p>