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Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN)
Program Director: Teresa Dobrzykowski,
DNS, APRN, BC
Office: Northside Hall Room 444
Telephone: 574-520-4569
E-mail:
tdobrzyk@iusb.edu
Master of
Science in Nursing General Policies
In addition to
policies described under the general statement of the School of
Nursing, the following policies govern the Master of Science
in Nursing MSN study in particular:
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Transfer
of credits: Students must obtain
the consent of the Admission, Progression and Graduation (APG)
Committee before credit earned
at other institutions may be added to the official transcript. A
maximum of nine (9) credit hours with a minimum grade of B in
courses that fulfill
the curriculum requirements may be transferred from an
accredited college or university with the consent of the
academic advisor. Credits used to
meet requirements for the BSN may not be used toward the
MSN degree.
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Admission
of Students on Academic Probation:
Students with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.0 may be
admitted on academic probation upon
the endorsed Admission, Progression and Graduation (APG)
Committee.
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Degree
Requirements: Candidates must meet
all the requirements of the MSN program and currently be
enrolled to graduate.
All candidates for the
MSN degree must fulfill the following
requirements:
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Complete a minimum of 42 credit
hours of courses. Courses meeting the requirement of advanced
nursing practice must be taken in or through Indiana
University South Bend School of Nursing.
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Remove all conditions,
deficiencies, probation, deferred or incomplete grades.
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Achieve a 3.0 GPA by the time the
student has completed 42 credit hours of course work, as
required for graduation. Credit hours toward the degree are not granted for
courses with a grade below B-. All grades are included in
computing the grade point average (GPA).
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Complete all degree
requirements within six (6) years of the date the
student begins course work.
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Apply for the degree at the time of program
planning for the final semester of study. Reapplication must
occur if the graduation date changes. The School of Nursing is
not responsible for certification for the degree if the student
fails to file the application.
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Curriculum Design: The MSN course work can be
roughly divided into two categories: preclinical
and
clinical courses.
Preclinical courses include:
N502: Nursing Theory I, R500: Nursing Research
N504: Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing
Y515: Pathophysiology
Y612: Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners
Y535 Dynamics of Family Health Care
F570: Assessment of Individuals, Families & Communities
R590: Nursing Study.
Clinical courses:
F572: Primary Healthcare of Children
F574: Primary Healthcare of Adults
F576: Primary Healthcare of Women
F578: Primary Healthcare of Families-Clinical.
Students
must successfully complete
all
preclinical courses prior to enrolling in the
clinical courses.
A three- credit hour
elective can be taken at any time during the program. The
three-credit hour elective must be graduate level (500 or
above), and approved by the graduate advisor.
Program Fee:
Students
will be
responsible for paying
any program fee by the due date.
Non-payment may result
in an administrative withdrawal from
coursework.
Master of
Science in Nursing Admission Criteria
Admission
to the Indiana University South
Bend School of Nursing
master’s program requires approval by the faculty and is based
on the applicant’s qualifications as evidenced by grade point
average, statement of professional aspirations, official
transcripts, references, etc. A personal interview may be
requested. Acceptance into the program is competitive. The
following criteria must be met for
unconditional admission:
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Official transcripts from
all post-secondary coursework.
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Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0
scale from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited BSN program.
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GRE testing is not required.
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Copy of current Indiana RN license:
Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
in Indiana. Applicant must also complete a form
statement
attesting that there is no action pending or have been taken
against their licensure in Indiana or any other state they
have currently hold or have held a license to practice
nursing or health care.
International applicants not yet licensed by any
state in the U.S. will need to submit evidence of passing the
CGFNS
exam before applying for an RN license in Indiana. A copy
of your license must be submitted at the time of application.
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Statistics grade (by transcript or current
completion at IU South Bend): Applicants need to have a grade of
B- or higher in a three credit,
300 level (or higher) class, and it must have been taken within
the last five years of the date of application. If the applicant
took
a course that is not 300 level, he/she may check with a graduate
counselor or submit a course syllabus (not course description)
to be reviewed for acceptability.
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Essay (goal statement): A 250-word essay
describing and explaining professional career aspirations as an
advanced-practice nurse.
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Computer skills: Verification of ability to
use computer technologies including accessing, retrieving,
receiving, and communicating
information.
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A test of English as a Foreign
Language: Applicants whose native language is not
English must take the Internet-based version
of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
which has a speaking portion. The applicant’s score must meet
the requirements
of the IU South Bend Office of Graduate Admissions.
International students must apply through the Indiana University
South Bend Office
of International Student Services.
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Essential abilities: Applicants must agree to
the essential abilities policy of the School of Nursing. The
policy states that students must demonstrate essential abilities
in a variety of areas (judgment, neurological function,
emotional coping skills, intellectual/ conceptual skills,
and other behavioral attributes) as well as meeting
all progression criteria. References:
Applicants need three professional references. References
must use the online reference form.
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Criminal background check: Applicants must
provide verification of a federal criminal background check
within the past 12 months.
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Clinical practice: Two years of relevant
clinical practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the past
five years. Application may be made during the cycle when
the two years of experience as an RN will be reached.
Ready to Apply? To
accurately complete the application and facilitate smooth and
timely processing, please make sure that all of
the following requested information is submitted:
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Complete
the
Online Application (Application
Deadline is April 1st)
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Three professional recommendations (can
be electronically filed at the end of the on-line application)
Note * Application will not be considered complete unless all recommendation letters have been received
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Copy
of current, active, unencumbered
Indiana RN licensure
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Signed Essential Abilities form
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Send all Official transcripts from all
colleges and universities that you have
attended, and any hard copy of requested
materials to:
School of Nursing (MSN Program)
1700 W. Mishawaka Ave.
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Attn: Laurie Riddle
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Criminal background documentation, signed
Criminal Background form with verification of check
completed.
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ESL students:
TOEFL score as
required by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
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International Students: appropriate
identification and immigration status documents submitted to the
Office of International Students in the Administrative Building
Room 147.
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Application Fee $45 ($55 for International Students).
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Personal Essay (There
is space for a 750 word personal statement at the end of the
on-line application)
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Form statement completed attesting
to knowledge of current and previous actions against
professional licensure in all states where licensure has been
obtained
Sample Curriculum
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Fall 1
N502 Nursing Theory 1 (3)
N504 Leadership for Advanced
Practice Nursing (3)
R505 Measurement & Data Analysis
(3)* |
Spring 1
Y535 Dynamics of Family Health Care
(3)
R500 Research Methods 1 (3) |
Summer 1
Y612 Pharmacology for Nurse
Practitioners(3)
Y515 Pathophysiology (4) |
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Fall 2
F570 Advanced Nursing Assessment of
Individuals, Families & Communities (3)
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Spring 2
F572 Primary Health Care of
Children (3)
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Summer 2
F576 Primary Health Care of Women
(3)
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Fall 3
F574 Primary Health Care of Adults
(3)
##Elective (3) |
Spring 3
F578 Primary Health Care of
Families (5)
R590 Research Study (3) ** |
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*if
student has not completed graduate level statistics course
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students will work on research project throughout second and
third years of study.
Specific Degree Requirements for
the Application Process
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