University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Generalist, M.S.N.
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The Generalist specialization of the MSN program prepares nurses with competencies necessary for continuous improvement in safety and quality of healthcare systems. In addition the program builds on previous clinical knowledge and experince as an RNN and focuses education on knowledge and skills to meet the every changing complexities of our health care. Finally, this provides nurses with a foundation for further education in an advance practice nursing role.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- create a systematic approach to clinical reasoning based on best evidence, research, and knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to make decisions which optimize the health of populations and the delivery of care across a range of sociocultural settings.
- role model communication strategies and teamwork to intentionally collaborate with interprofessional teams, individuals, groups, and populations across a range of sociocultural settings to advocate for diverse, equitable, and inclusive care in professional environments.
- assume leadership roles in the analysis, delivery and management of nursing practice and the micro through meso levels of health care systems.
- evaluate quality improvement principles, standards, methods, and strategies to identify health and systems problems and translate evidence-based change in practice settings.
- analyze systematic processes across settings using evidenced-based strategies and standards, to promote a just culture of safety, and to prevent or minimize risk to self, patients, and environment.
- appraise health care technology, data, and information literacy, while considering risks and ethical requirements, to plan, implement, and evaluate person and population-centered care and assist in system-wide best practice decisions in a variety of settings.
- integrate person and population centered care that is respectful of differing sociocultural needs based on best evidence, clinical judgment, and sound legal/ethical principles to maximize health for diverse individuals, groups and populations.
- expand professional identity through leadership and advocacy that promotes the needs of self, individuals, groups and populations and the nursing profession while improving the healthcare system.
Contact Information
Stephanie S. DeBoor, PhD, APRN, ACNS_BC, CCRN
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
Associate Professor
deboors2@unr.edu
Orvis School of Nursing
University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia Street
MS 0134
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 682-7156
Admission Requirements
Admission for the MSN Generalist occurs twice a year (Fall & Spring). Deadline for Fall admission is March 1st and October 1st for Spring admission.The UNR Graduate School must receive all application materials before or on the deadline dates. In order to qualify for admission the candidate must:
- Have an overall undergraduate grade-point average of at least a 3.0
- Have completed a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC-or CCNE accredited nursing school. Or
- Have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing and have a complimentary Bachelor’s degree (examples, BA, BS).
- Have verification of current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the United States. Students must be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in Nevada.
- Successful completion of a three credit graduate level applied statistics course (at UNR - EDRS 640). This course can be added to the first semester of the plan of study.
- A resume that includes educational, professional and community service experience.
- A letter of intent should be single spaced, 12 point font, and no longer than 1,000 words.
- Provide three letters of reference to the graduate program director using the form on the OSN website.
- Submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). (Optional, required for those students applying for the MSN/MPH program of study).
An interview may be required. The total of required units for completing the degree varies according to the option the student selects. The minimum number of required units for completion of the MSN is 35. With graduate advisor approval, MSN students may apply more than 3 S/U units to the 35 units required. With advisor approval, applicants may apply graduate-level credit earned at another university to the University of Nevada, Reno requirements to satisfy specific course requirements in the nursing program. Applicants must provide specific course information for review to determine if the transferred courses are equivalent to university requirements. If approved, such courses may be included in the official program of study.
Program of Study (full time)
A. Year 1 - Fall Semester (9 units)
B. Year 1 - Spring Semester (9 units)
C. Year 1 - Summer Semester (7-8 units)
D. Year 2 - Fall Semester (7-8 units)
Program of Study (part-time)
A. Year 1 - Fall Semester (6 units)
B. Year 1 - Spring Semester (7-8 units)
C. Year 1 - Summer Semester (4-5 units)
D. Year 2 - Fall Semester (6-8 units)
E. Year 2 - Spring Semester (3 units)
F. Year 2 - Summer Semester (6 units)
II. Total Units (31-33 units)
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