Progression
Progression through the program anticipates that the student will:
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Repeat only one Graduate course (including core courses) for any reason (including withdrawals).
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A second course failure (Including core courses) will result in dismissal from the program.
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Earn a grade of B or higher in each course.
Students are permitted to take one Leave of Absence (LOA) during the program. In case the student takes a LOA from the program for any reason, the following is required:
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The student must submit a request for a LOA to the Graduate Admission Committee. The LOA request form must be completed. A second LOA will not be granted.
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Students must indicate in the LOA the intended date of return to the program of study.
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Once the LOA has been granted to the student, program sequencing will not be guaranteed upon return.
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Students who have been granted the LOA must return to their studies according to the AHU policy or sooner.
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Upon return from the LOA, students will have fallen out of their cohort. Immediate local clinical placement may not be guaranteed. However, clinical faculty will assist students in securing clinical placement.
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Following the LOA, graduation date will be delayed.
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Students in the clinical course will have additional assignments to keep clinical skills up-to-date.
Completion
AdventHealth University will consider students for graduation and conferral of a Master of Science Degree in Nursing when they have met the general requirements for graduation (see Graduation in the “Academic Information ” section in the Catalog Home ) and when they:
- Complete a minimum of 31 trimester hours of applicable credits
- Complete the prescribed course of study for the degree with a minimum nursing GPA of 3.0 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Achieve a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) in each nursing, cognate, and general education course
Note: AdventHealth University does not accept transfer of graduate course credits to meet requirements for its professional clinical graduate programs
Readmission after a Break in the Program
Students who have not matriculated for one-two trimesters may resume their studies after consulting with an advisor first, with proof of current licensure. Students who were not enrolled in course work for three or more trimesters must apply for readmission by completing a new application process. The program guidelines for the current Academic Catalog will apply. Students are not normally readmitted after dismissal.
Curriculum
All students must participate in a series of core classes, which contain material expected of all MSN graduates. Students may choose either the Administration and Leadership or Nursing Education track. Courses are offered as 7-week or 14-week courses during each trimester.
Students with a BSN may complete the MSN degree within two (2) years. The MSN may be completed as a part-time option, part-time plan of study.
Practicum Experiences
Practicum experiences are a part of the Administration and Leadership and Education Tracks. These experiences include a variety of activities in collaboration with the advisor’s recommendation, divided between two to three terms, or in the final trimester after preparatory course work completion.
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