Master of Science in Nursing Program

• Phase I Curriculum

Master of Science in Nursing Specialty Tracks

The MSN program prepares the Registered Nurse (RN) to assume leadership roles to meet the growing need of the healthcare industry, both in the United States and globally. Students have the option of preparing for leadership, either through the Nursing Administration and Leadership, Nursing Education, or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty tracks.

The Graduate Nursing program provides RNs with quality teaching and learning experiences in an online format which allows further education while maintaining current professional development. Students participate in a virtual community of learners and are mentored by faculty and preceptors via online coursework.

The MSN curriculum includes didactic, discussions, assignments, projects, practica, and intensives that are integrated into selected nursing courses. The clinical assignments may be completed in the community or other health care agencies outside of the virtual classroom setting, using high and low fidelity simulation, and standardized patients.

Admission

Requirements for admission to the MSN-FNP Track:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (nursing and overall cumulative)
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care within the past 5 years
• Applicants selected for consideration for admission into the MSN-FNP track will also have to complete a live/virtual face-to-face interview
• MSN (Administration/Leadership and Education Tracks) Admission, Progression, and Completion Policies

Admission as a graduate student requires that the applicant:

1. Submits an application online with a non-refundable $50 application fee. Admission files are not considered complete until the application fee is paid; any documents received without an application on file will not be processed.

2. Submits official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Admission GPAs will be calculated based on credits from regionally accredited institutions only. Failure to disclose all colleges previously attended could result in denial or dismissal.

3. Submits a copy of an active, unencumbered RN license for the state of residence.

4. Has completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0.

      OR

     Has an Associate degree in nursing with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0. Completion of designated bridge courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher before progressing to courses numbered 500 and above is also required.

MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner Track) Admission, Progression, and Completion Policies Admission as a graduate student requires that the applicant:

1. Submits an application online with a non-refundable $50 application fee. Admission files are not considered complete until the application fee is paid; any documents receive without an application on file will not be processed.

2. Submits official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Admission GPAs will be calculated based on credits from regionally accredited institutions only. Failure to disclose all colleges previously attended could result in denial or dismissal.

3. Submits a copy of an active, unencumbered RN license for the state of residence.

4. Has completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing with a nursing and overall cumulative GPA

   of 3.0.

   OR

   Has an Associate degree in nursing with a nursing and overall cumulative GPA of 3.0. Completion of designated bridge courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher before progressing to courses numbered 500 and above is also required.

5. Recent direct patient care for a minimum of 2 years within the past 5 years.

6. Live/Virtual Face-to-Face Interviews with the Graduate MSN-FNP Admission Committee.