ASN-MSN
Program Requirements
Progression Policy:
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Successful completion of all undergraduate courses with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
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Successful completion of all MSN core courses with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
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Successful completion of all major specific courses, with a minimum grade of "B" and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
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All courses must be completed in lock-step progressions. Failure to do so will result in immediate administrative withdraw.
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Proof of 1000 hours of nursing practice within the three years prior to admission to the MSN core.
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Nursing Administration majors must successfully complete all courses prior to beginning
GNUR-590.
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A grade of "I" in
GNUR-590 will require the student to register for
GNUR-595 for up to two times. Failure to remove the "I" in
GNUR-590 after two registrations in
GNUR-595 will result in the grade of "I" being changed to an "F."
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Any student found to have falsified clinical/practicum hours will be immediately dismissed and not allowed to re-enter any nursing program at IWU.
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Students must fulfill all requirements as stipulated by practicum sites. Students must be licensed in the state in which they are completing practicum course experiences.
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Students who maintain continuous enrollment, make normal progress toward a degree, and earn their degree within a maximum of five years from the date of enrollment may meet the graduation requirements as stated in the catalog under which they enrolled.
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Please refer to the ASN-MSN Student Handbook for a full description of progression policies.
Graduation Requirements
Completion of this program awards the MSN degree. A BSN is not awarded.
To graduate, students must have completed the following:
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Completion of all undergraduate and MSN requirements for the specific program major
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Met the minimum grade requirement for each course
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Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
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Program must be completed within a maximum of five years from the date of enrollment.
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All financial obligations must be settled in order to receive a diploma.
ASN-MSN - Program of Study
All courses must be completed with a satisfactory grade in order to continue in the program.
Undergraduate Courses
All undergraduate courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
| NUR-320 | Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing | 5 |
| NUR-335 | Foundations for Professional Practice | 5 |
| NUR-401 | Transcultural Healthcare | 2 |
| NUR-450 | Nursing From a Christian Worldview | 2 |
| NUR-415 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 5 |
| NUR-465 | Population Health: Local, National, and Global Approaches | 5 |
Core Courses
All core courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
| GNUR-501 | Evidence Based Communication | 3 |
| GNUR-510 | Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 |
| GNUR-525 | Ethics and Health Policy | 3 |
| GNUR-528 | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | 3 |
| GNUR-530 | Utilization of Research for Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
Major Courses-Nursing Administration
All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
| NRA-513 | Introduction to Professional Development for Advanced Practice in Nursing Administration | 1 |
| NRA-671 | Professional Role Development for the Nurse Administrator | 3 |
| NRA-672 | Management of Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| NRA-673 | Nursing Leadership and Human Resources | 3 |
| NRA-674 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| NRA-676 | Organization and Finance of Healthcare | 3 |
| NRA-693 | Integration of Theory Into Nursing Administration Practice | 1 |
| GNUR-590 | Nursing Investigation | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Major Courses-Nursing Education
All major courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher.
| NRE-513 | Introduction to Professional Development for Advanced Practice in Nursing Education | 1 |
| NRE-660 | Health Assessment for the Nurse Educator | 2 |
| PYC-614 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| PYC-612 | Advanced Pharmacology | 4 |
| NRE-661 | Leadership in Nursing Education | 3 |
| NRE-663 | Course Design and Development | 3 |
| NRE-665 | Innovative Teaching Strategies | 3 |
| NRE-667 | Program Evaluation and Assessment | 3 |
| NRE-669 | The Art of Teaching | 3 |
| NRE-693 | Integration of Theory Into Nursing Education Practice | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
