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Do
I need years of clinical experience before I can apply?
No, except for our nurse anesthesia concentration that requires at least one
year of critical care experience, you may start graduate level classes right after
you earn your BSN degree.
Do any of my undergraduate courses count towards my master's degree?
If you took certain research or elective courses that fit with the graduate
program, yes, those credits will count towards your master's degree.
Are any courses online?
Yes, the core courses such as Ethics, Advanced Pathophysiology, Nursing Science
and Nursing Research are online.
How many credits are required?
All MSN programs are 45 credits.
I have interests in several areas. Can I be part of more than one concentration?
Yes, for instance you may be in our pediatric nurse practitioner program and
also get a post-master's certificate in nursing education.
How long will it take me
to finish?
Full-time students should be able to finish in two years. Part-time students
have five years to complete all requirements for graduation.
Is there a PhD option?
Yes, if you are in the master's level nursing education concentration, you can
select courses that help you transition seamlessly into the PhD program that prepares
nurses as teacher-scholars for careers in academic settings.
When are classes held?
Graduate classes, except for practicum and anesthesia courses and certain nurse
practitioner courses, are scheduled for 5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. - 9:30
p.m. Monday through Thursday. Core courses are also offered online.
When are applications accepted?
Applications are accepted all year. Deadlines for review of application for
admission are Fall - August 1st, Spring - November 1st and Summer - April 1st.
Can I still work while in
the program?
Many of our non-nurse anesthesia students are able to continue to work
during most of the graduate program. However, the clinical hours required for
practicum courses does make it difficult to work during the week days.
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