Nursing, MSN

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a program of advanced study leading to a Master of Science in Nursing degree, building upon and expanding the knowledge, values and skills of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. In addition to taking courses which prepare for expanded clinical roles, the student gains experience with research, health care policy, nursing theory, clinical problem solving/critical thinking, and creativity. Students choose a specialty of Primary  Care Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Educator. Students choose an NP in adult/gero or family. The MSN has three distinct bodies of knowledge: graduate core, advanced practice core, and specialty courses related to the selected clinical specialty. All graduate courses are offered online. A post-masters certificate option is available upon approval.

MSN Application and Admission

MSN Admission Criteria

• GPA of 2.75 or better in all previous course work and GPA of 3.3 or better for the BSN Degree
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution with program accreditation (ACEN or CCNE)
• Prerequisite undergraduate courses include: Statistics, Nursing Research & Health Assessment
• Current resume or vita
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state where clinical practice will take place
• Passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if native language is not English
• Computer technology skills
• Completion of all required application materials by posted deadlines

Graduate Academic Policies

Advising

All admitted students are provided a standardized degree plan of study. Students are assigned an advisor to assist in any academic issues. All changes to academic degree plan of study must be approved by the academic advisor.