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Rockhurst University’s online MSN Dual Track allows you to combine two specialized nursing disciplines into one degree so that you can care for patients of all ages with varied medical needs. The certifications included in this dual program are:
Delivered by Saint Luke’s™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, our online MSN Dual Track can be taken on a full- or part-time basis, depending on your personal needs.
Guided by Jesuit values, Rockhurst University prepares advanced practice nurses to care for the needs of the whole person through rigorous academics, rich and varied clinical experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.
Advanced Practice Nursing Foundations
Incorporate scientific and theoretical concepts from nursing and other relevant disciplines to improve nursing practice in a variety of settings
Evidence-Informed Quality Improvement
Adopt a lifelong learning approach to care that draws upon research and data to ensure safety and quality for patients and organizations
Leadership, Systems, and Policy
Serve as an effective and collaborative nurse leader from organizational, systems, and policy perspectives
Students from Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia are welcome to apply to the online MSN Dual Track program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.
Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online MSN Dual Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*.
*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Rockhurst University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
92% First-time certification exam
pass rates that exceed national average
100% online coursework
plus campus immersion(s)
52% Projected NP job growth by 2030
Source: BLS
This introductory course examines the role of advanced practice nurses as influenced by social, cultural, political, and economic forces. Issues present in the changing health care environment are examined for quality and patient safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The ethical dimensions and legal parameters for advanced nursing practice are investigated. (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide acute care nurse practitioner students the knowledge of a variety of topics commonly encountered in the acute care setting. The students will increase their knowledge of advanced pharmacologic management, advanced pathophysiology, and diagnostic testing interpretation of hospitalized and critically-ill patients, while applying advanced knowledge gained through previous or concurrent coursework. (1 credit) Prerequisites or Concurrent: NUR 5650, NUR 5750, NUR 5950
The advanced health assessment and physical diagnosis course prepares students to perform a systematic, comprehensive health assessment. Students acquire the fundamentals of the differential diagnosis process and use evidence-based information to guide the diagnostic process. Students use scientific, cultural, and ethical principles and therapeutic communication while conducting advanced health assessments and reflecting on their professional performance. (3 credits) Prerequisites or concurrent: NUR 5650, NUR 5750
This course provides didactic content to prepare the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) to provide care to the late adolescent through the geriatric populations experiencing common health problems in one or more body systems. The didactic content addresses comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with common acute and chronic health problems. The AGACNP student will focus on the appropriate assessment, risk factors, diagnostic tests, management, prevention, and follow-up care consistent with evidence-based practice guidelines. Professional, ethical, and legal issues are threaded throughout the course. (4 credits) Prerequisites: NUR 5650, NUR 5750, NUR 5950, NUR 5200, NUR 5230
You can benefit from earning both certifications because the scope of practice is uniquely different.
Acute Care NPs care for patients who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, highly vulnerable to complications, and require frequent monitoring and intervention.
Primary Care NPs care for stable patients across the life span, emphasizing wellness education, comprehensive health maintenance, and management of chronic conditions.
A dedicated enrollment adviser can answer your questions and guide you through the application process. Click the link below to fill out a form and start the conversation.
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.
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