ASN-MSN

Program Requirements

Progression Policy:

Successful completion of all undergraduate courses with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Successful completion of all MSN core courses with a minimum grade of "C" and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Successful completion of all major specific courses, with a minimum grade of "B" and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
All courses must be completed in lock-step progressions. Failure to do so will result in immediate administrative withdraw.
If a Nursing Administration student does not finish their project by the end of NRA692, the course is repeatable for up to 6 credits.
Any student found to have falsified clinical/practicum hours will be immediately dismissed and not allowed to re-enter any nursing program at IWU.
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.
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.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of this program awards the MSN degree. A BSN is not awarded.

To graduate, students must have completed the following:

Completion of all undergraduate and MSN requirements for the specific program major
Met the minimum grade requirement for each course
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
Program must be completed within a maximum of five years from the date of enrollment.
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.

All undergraduate courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

NUR-320	Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing	3
NUR-335	Foundations for Professional Practice	3
NUR-401	Transcultural Healthcare	2
NUR-450	Nursing From a Christian Worldview	2
NUR-415	Leadership and Management in Nursing	4
NUR-465	Population Health: Local, National, and Global Approaches	5

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

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-690	Evidence Based Practice in Nursing Administration I	1
NRA-674	Organizational Behavior	3
NRA-676	Organization and Finance of Healthcare	3
NRA-691	Evidence Based Practice in Nursing Administration II	1
NRA-678	Advanced Nursing Management	5
NRA-693	Integration of Theory Into Nursing Administration Practice	1
NRA-692	Evidence Based Practice in Nursing Administration III	3
Total Credit Hours:		41

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-662	Advanced Health and Physical Assessment	3
PYC-614	Advanced Pathophysiology	4
PYC-612	Advanced Pharmacology	4
NRE-664	Concepts of Leadership for Nurse Educators	2
NRE-663	Course Design and Development	3
NRE-665	Innovative Teaching Strategies	3
NRE-667	Program Evaluation and Assessment	3
NRE-695	Nursing Education Capstone	4
Total Credit Hours:		41