ASN-MSN
Admission Requirements
Admission to all graduate nursing majors begins with submission of required application forms, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts of previous college and university studies. Acceptance into any graduate nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.
To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Graduate Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to:
- Interview; and/or
- Take the GRE.
Criteria for regular admission are:
- Associate Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university or a proprietary school which holds a national accreditation
- A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 from the Associate Degree granting college or university.
- Proof that all nursing licenses – whether current or inactive – are unencumbered. Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
- All applicants must provide three letters of professional reference. References should be from faculty members, professional colleagues, work supervisors, or a pastor who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program. Recommendations from family members are NOT appropriate. These letters should be solicited from professionals who can address the applicant’s qualifications for the MSN programs.
- Original transcript from the degree granting institution.
- At least one year of professional practice.
- A criminal history background check (at the student's expense) must be completed before registration for any track of the graduate nursing program. Letters of acceptance from the Division of Graduate Nursing will include instructions for completing the criminal background check. The criminal background check must be completed no earlier than two weeks before the beginning of the first course.
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.
- If a Nursing Administration student does not finish their project by the end of NRA-692, the course is repeatable for up to 6 credits.
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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.
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 majo.
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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 | 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 |
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-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: | 60 |
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-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: | 60 |
