MSN with SNSC
- Azusa, USA
- San Diego, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
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Key Summary
Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) Specialty at Azusa Pacific University
We’ll prepare you to be an effective practitioner of school health. Throughout the program, you develop theoretical and practical expertise in nursing and education applied to basic health services in the public schools (K-12).
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Apply theory and knowledge in working with school children, their families, and school personnel
- Establish, maintain, and coordinate a comprehensive school health program
- Plan health programs, assess the health of children, provide health care and health referral, and contribute to formulation and evaluation of health policy.
Program Details
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC) prepares nurses to be effective practitioners of school health. Throughout the program, students develop theoretical and practical expertise in nursing and education applied to basic health services in the public schools (K-12).
Financial Aid
Several types of financial aid are available to graduate students. The resources range from federal loans and state grants to, for some graduate programs, fellowships and scholarships.
Military Benefits
Military members—and in some cases their spouses and dependents—qualify for financial assistance covering tuition, housing, and books. Azusa Pacific is a Yellow Ribbon University and Military Friendly School, so you can be confident that you’ll receive the benefits and flexibility you need to complete your education.
Program-Specific Aid
For more details on these scholarships and funding opportunities, as well as other possible resources, please contact the School of Nursing.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program is a government loan program set up to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty by providing loans to students in advanced nursing education programs. Students must be pursuing a MSN or doctoral nursing degree. The NFLP loans will be forgiven—up to 85 percent of the amount received—over a consecutive four-year period if the student commits to serve as full-time faculty at a school of nursing following graduation. Faculty at private universities, state schools, and community colleges are eligible. Students receiving these loans must also complete the nursing education courses prior to graduation.
Academic Core Courses
- GNRS 504 Bioethics and Healthcare Policy
- GNRS 506 Spiritual Concept Analysis in Health Care
- GNRS 508A Research and Theory in Advanced Practice Nursing
Advanced Practice Core Courses
- GNRS 510 Family Theory in Health Care
- GNRS 511 Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion
- or GNRS 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- GNRS 513 Advanced Nursing Practice Role
- GNRS 610 Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced Practice Specialty Courses
- EDUC 537 Curriculum Development, Revision, and Evaluation Process
- GNRS 550A Theory and Practice in School Nursing
- GNRS 589 Adolescent Health Care
- GNRS 590C Primary Health Care of the Young Family for the School Nurse Services Credential
Students contemplating a nurse practitioner certificate may substitute GNRS 590A if they have completed GNRS 513 and GNRS 611 in addition to GNRS 610 and GNRS 511 or GNRS 612.
Specialization Option Courses: No Requirement
Concluding Courses
Select from the following:
- GNRS 597 Comprehensive Examination Directed Study
- - or -
- GNRS 598 Thesis
- & GNRS 514 and Research Proposal Writing
Total Units for the MSN with SNSC 39-41
- 1 of 79 - Best Western Colleges according to The Princeton Review’s 2024 Best Colleges Guide
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Articulate a Christian worldview, demonstrating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, valuing diversity, and applying spiritual concepts.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry and critical thinking, including evaluation and application of evidence-based research.
- Appraise and apply knowledge to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health and prevent disease.
- Demonstrate thoughtful analysis of the legal, political, ethical, and/or financial factors impacting health care.
- Use information systems and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, promote quality, mitigate error and support decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with other health care team professionals.
- Engage in clinical reasoning, effective communication, and act as change agents to develop professional identity and practice skill.
- Nurse Practitioners - Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
- Medical and Health Services Managers - Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
- Registered Nurses - Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
- Acute Care Nurses - Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
- Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses - Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.
- Critical Care Nurses - Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
- Clinical Nurse Specialists - Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary - Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.