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components of the course and achieve a “C” (74% or better) to pass the course andprogress to the next set of linked nursing theory and clinical course(s). If a studentreceives a grade of “C-” or below in any nursing course, he or she is required to repeatthe course and achieve a passing grade.6. A student is only permitted to repeat one nursing course in the process of completingthe BS program. The student may retake one course; however, if the student receivesbelow passing in that course again, or subsequently fails to pass any other nursingcourse, the student may not continue in the program.7. A student may not drop a nursing course (NXX or NXXX) to avoid receiving a failinggrade. Students must seek counsel from their faculty advisors, course instructor, theAssistant Dean for Student Affairs or the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs beforedropping a course.8. A pre-major science course, taken before the last two years of study, may be repeatedonly once; however, a student can repeat more than one pre-major science course toa maximum of sixteen (16) units. If a student completed a science course more thanseven years ago, this science course must be repeated and this does not count asrepeating a course for progression.F13-S14 | page 10
MSN-MASTER’S ENTRY CLINICAL NURSE (MSN-MECN) PRE-LICEN-SURE PROGRAMPROGRAM GOALSThe Master of Science in Nursing-Master’s Entry Clinical Nurse (MSN-MECN) program optionis designed to produce nurse generalists with special leadership skills and cultural competencywho assume accountability for healthcare outcomes for a specific group of clients throughthe assimilation and application of evidence-based research. These nurses function in theacute hospital-based setting as well as a variety of community settings. MSN-MECN nursesapply core concepts of ethical and social justice, research, primary, secondary and tertiaryprevention, advanced research and systems theory, and health care policy to their role asprovider and manager of care at the point of care to individuals and cohorts. After programcompletion, the MSN degree is awarded and the graduate is eligible to take the NationalCouncil Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to be certified as an RN. Graduates are prepared toimplement outcomes-based practice and quality improvement in clinical settings.After completing the MSN-MECN, graduates are able to complete the following objectives:1. Select, evaluate and apply, in an acute hospital and a variety of other settings, basicand advanced theoretical knowledge of core concepts, including advanced leadershipand health care systems to the nursing process in order to deliver healthcare to clientsfrom ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds2. Analyze health problems at a unit, aggregate (community), and systems level,and develop nursing interventions that balance the health needs at the unit andcohort levels3. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with clients,research participants, other health professionals, colleagues and policy makers4. Evaluate existing nursing and healthcare systems research, apply findings tonursing practice and participate in the development of new knowledge5. Demonstrate leadership and system skills and critical thinking that contribute tothe effectiveness and efficiency of nursing and health care6. Practice hospital- and community-based nursing, based on the principles ofethics and law7. Participate in professional and community organizations and/or interest groupsrelevant to healthcare delivery and modify nursing standards and practices inkeeping with current trendsF13-S14 | page 11
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