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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares you to assume advanced nursing specialty roles, opening doors to you for promotion and increased earning power. The nursing administration track prepares you to take on leadership roles in the rapidly changing healthcare environment, and it is ideal for nurses who want to pursue leadership careers in hospitals and other healthcare agencies. Throughout your program of study, you will complete courses in healthcare management and leadership in complex organizations. You will gain further knowledge by working with expert nurse leaders and completing a research study. The MSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE is a national autonomous accreditation agency officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, which ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs. This program is available throughout the United States.

Entry Requirements

Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper division major in nursing from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting authority (CCNE or NLNAC).

Complete MAT with minimum score of 376; OR, alternate test: GRE with minimum score of Verbal Reasoning 140,
Quantitative Reasoning at 140, and Analytical Writing at 4.0.

Demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the baccalaureate nursing degree.

Hold current RN license to practice professional nursing in the United States.

a. FNP must hold current valid RN license to practice professional nursing in Kansas.

Complete an undergraduate course in Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Statistics (3 credit hour course each) with a grade of "B" or better.

Demonstrate aptitude and attitude for advanced professional nursing studies.

Additional Admission Requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner Track:

One full year of clinical experience (20-80 hours) as a practicing registered nurse.

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 550 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 213 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 79 +
IELTS - 6.5 +
iTEP - 5

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Take your nursing career to the next level with an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nursing Informatics from Grantham University. Through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can advance your career – without interrupting your current job or family commitments.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

MSN Nursing Informatics Program Outcomes
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At the successful completion of the MSN program, the student will be able to:

Define the role of the informatics nurse working with current system integration efforts.

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Utilize advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences in leading the interdisciplinary team to design, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of care.

Analyze the relationship between major issues in healthcare and the deployment of information technology.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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Online Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership (MSN)

There’s never been a better time to earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership through Grantham University. Through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can advance your professional nursing career – without interruption to your current job and family commitments.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

MSN Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership Program Outcomes
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Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Utilize advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences when formulating the process of leadership and management.

Apply the principles of leadership & management to nursing practice in a variety of settings.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The Centre for Nursing and Health Studies offers the post-RN BN degree program. This program is designed to provide the Registered Nurse with the opportunity to acquire a broad liberal university education with particular emphasis on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge related to nursing informatics, nursing research, primary health care, leadership, management, and family and community health promotion.

Entry Requirements

• To enrol in the post-RN BN program, the following is required:
• Graduation from an approved Registered Nurse (RN) diploma program.
• Regulated (Practicing) Registered Nurse (RN) registration/licensure with a Canadian province or territory. Proof of registration must be submitted at time of application and maintained while completing the program.
• Those students presenting non-Canadian/non-United States degrees for admission and/or possible transfer credit, must obtain a specialized or course-by-course evaluation of post-secondary course work from an international assessment agency, for example, the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).
Given the unique and professional nature of the post-RN BN program, some of the general policies governing academic studies at Athabasca University are superseded by the regulations below.
• RN diplomas from approved institutions will be accepted regardless of the year of graduation.
• Athabasca University will not normally award additional transfer credit for nursing courses/certificates that are more than 7 years old at the time of the request. If evidence of current practice in the content area is submitted, this regulation may be waived.
• Students will be permitted a maximum of five years to complete all degree requirements from date of enrolment.
• The pass mark for all nursing courses is C- (60 per cent).
• To be awarded a BN degree, a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 is required in all Athabasca University courses used toward the degree.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Indiana State University prepares nurses to be innovative leaders and environmental change agents to transform our healthcare delivery system. The DNP represents the highest level of preparation in nursing practice, broadening the graduate's ability to process and translate new evidence into nursing practice. This ability is essential to maximizing the safety and efficacy of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.

1. The DNP is a 39-credit-hour post-master's program requiring a total of 1,200 hours of supervised clinical preceptorship. Individuals may apply 700 hours of formal, supervised, clinical hours from their master's degree toward the doctoral degree requirements. Students who have not completed 700 post baccalaureate hours prior to entry are eligible to utilize the portfolio process outlined in the Portfolio Guidelines Document. Consistent with other DNP programs, there is no dissertation requirement. Students complete a DNP scholarly project based on their individual expertise and interests.

2. The DNP Program is in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing in the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services. The essential concepts of the DNP (The DNP Essentials) curriculum, as approved by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, forms the basis of our program, which is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).

3. The program offers full-time and part-time plans of study tailored to meet the needs of the working healthcare professional. The DNP Program began in the Fall of 2010 and has graduated three cohorts.

Graduates of Indiana State University's DNP Program will:

1. Integrate scientific knowledge to influence health policy and decision-making through leadership, collaboration, and interprofessional action at the organizational, local, regional, national, and global levels.

2. Develop and evaluate care delivery approaches that meet current and future needs of patient populations based on scientific findings in nursing and other clinical sciences, as well as organizational, political, and economic sciences.

3. Use analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to determine and implement the best evidence for clinical practice.

4. Design, select, use, and evaluate programs that evaluate and monitor outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement including consumer use of health care information systems.

5. Advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.

6. Employ effective communication and collaborative skills in the development and implementation of practice models, peer review, practice guidelines, health policy, standards of care, and/or other scholarly products.

7. Synthesize concepts related to clinical prevention and population health in developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions to address health promotion/disease prevention efforts, in care of individuals, aggregates, or populations.

8. Demonstrate independent advanced practice clinical judgment, systems thinking, and accountability in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.

Entry Requirements

1. Earned master’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program of nursing.

2. Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience

3. GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in graduate studies

4. Current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state of practice

5. National Certification for all nurse practitioner applicants

6. Successful completion of graduate statistics and nursing research courses

7. Résumé or CV

8. Two professional and one academic reference

9. DNP Essay/Goal Statement

10. Non-Nurse Practitioner applicants will submit a digital portfolio of professional practice that
highlights and provides evidence of educational, professional, and community activities, including
scholarly work(s). See DNP Portfolio Guidelines for details.

11. Telephone, video, or an in-person interview may be required as part of the admission process

12. English as second language students must achieve the following TOEFL scores or greater:
TOEFL – 550 (PBT), 79-80 (IBT), or 213 (CBT). The Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
does not accept alternate English proficiency tests.

13. Meet all health clearances and criminal background checks, as required by ISU and your state of
clinical practice

14. Sample of Scholarly Writing

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