Jesuit Universities Online Nursing Degrees. Articulation Manual

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1 Jesuit Universities Online Nursing Degrees Articulation Manual

2 Jesuit Universities Online Nursing Degrees Since the time they launched their first school in 1548, the Jesuits have believed that a high quality education is the best path to meaningful lives of leadership and service. These values are paramount for the 28 regionally-accredited U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities that operate in 19 states and enroll over 200,000 students. In addition to the broad arts and science programs offered at all 28 campuses, AJCU universities operate 4 medical schools, 14 law schools, 27 business schools, 14 education schools, 8 engineering schools, and 19 nursing schools. Each year, thousands of students in many of the 28 U.S. Jesuit Colleges and Universities return to class. But unlike their fellow students at Jesuit campuses, they are not going to classrooms. Rather, they are receiving instruction, discussing issues, asking questions, and completing assignments over the Internet--all largely at their own convenience and from practically anywhere. Jesuit institutions offer 500 online courses and programs to over 10,000 students annually. These online offerings meet the diverse, growing needs of both traditional and non-traditional learners by providing a flexible and convenient way to learn, and by complementing classroom learning at Jesuit institutions. Grounded in a 450-year scholastic tradition, Jesuit nursing programs are committed to the highest standards of lifelong learning and excellence in the Jesuit tradition. These programs prepare men and women for compassionate practice as competent professionals through scholarship, leadership in service to the community, the nursing profession, and personal growth. Educational quality is paramount in Jesuit online curriculum design and development, and Jesuit online nursing programs incorporate the following attributes into their curricula: Academic Rigor by providing the online student with the same level of dynamic, hands-on instruction that characterizes the best on-campus lectures, seminars and laboratories Personalized Instruction by designing extensive student-faculty and studentstudent discussions and projects into online courses Faculty Advisement and Support by requiring online faculty time for program advisement and discipline discussions outside of course-related communications Service to Others by requiring service learning option assignments within courses, and encouraging possible service to and through electronic communities (to such groups as the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged) Ethical Concerns by ensuring that ethics topics are built into online course content, and that online students are treated in an ethical manner regarding marketing, instruction, support and career services Close student-teacher relationships in these online programs prepare nurses who exemplify the highest ethical standards, integrity, and passion for justice in health care. Jesuit nursing education is characterized by two core values--respect for the dignity of the person, and justice in the allocation, administration and delivery of health-care services. These programs are dedicated to developing critical reasoning vital to judgment and ethical decision making in professional practice. In the tradition of Jesuit education, they provide a foundation for nursing knowledge and a spirit of inquiry. 1

3 Six Jesuit institutions Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Loyola University New Orleans, Regis University, Spring Hill College, and Wheeling Jesuit University offer the following thirteen online RN to BSN, RN to MSN and BSN to MSN programs to nursing students at and graduates of Florida Community Colleges. RN to BSN Program Institution Entry Requirement: Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse RN to BSN RN to BSN RN to MSN Program Regis University (Denver, CO) Wheeling Jesuit University (Wheeling, WV) Institution Entry Requirement: Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse RN to MS in Nursing (Leadership in Regis University Health Care Systems Management or Education focus) RN to MSN Clinical Nurse Leadership RN to MSN BSN to MSN Program Spring Hill College (Mobile, AL) Wheeling Jesuit University Institution Entry Requirement: Bachelor s Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse BSN MSN Health Systems Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) Leadership BSN MSN Nurse Education Gonzaga University BSN to MSN Health Care Systems Management MSN - (Leadership in Health Care Systems: Management or Education focus) BSN to MSN - Clinical Nurse Leadership BSN to MSN - Nursing Administration BSN to MSN Nursing Education Specialist Loyola University New Orleans Regis University Spring Hill College Wheeling Jesuit University Wheeling Jesuit University 2

4 Regis University DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN Nursing - RN to BSN Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions Loretto Heights School of Nursing Kim Frisch, Director of Admissions 3333 Regis Blvd, Mail Code G-9 Denver, CO [email protected] , x MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No limit. PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate Degree in Nursing ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications for the RN-BSN Completion program are evaluated on a rolling admission basis. It is to your advantage to submit your materials as soon as they are completed. Your application is reviewed and an enrollment decision is made once all required application materials are submitted. Completed applications must be received at least two months in advance of intended start term (Fall, Spring or Summer). There are specific requirements that you must meet to be eligible for the RN to BSN Completion program at Regis University. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. (Note: Applicants with a GPA under 2.5 will be considered on an individual basis by the School of Nursing.) Completion of an associate s degree nursing program or diploma nursing program from an accredited institution. Currently licensed as a registered nurse and in good standing with the board of nursing in the state in which you complete your practica. Successful completion of a criminal background check. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Regis University s online RN to BSN program has been designed with flexibility and the working adult in mind. Our online Nursing programs do not require campus visits, and with the exception of the practicum requirement is completed entirely online. While it is expected that students are logging into class on a regular basis, our curriculum has no pre-determined login times allowing you to go to class when it s most convenient for you. Regis University s online delivery system is provided by Angel and is called Regis WorldClass. 3

5 For a list of specific computer hardware and software recommendations, please visit and click on Technical Requirements. Reliable Internet access is required. A high-bandwidth broadband connection like DSL or Cable is recommended. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (128 semester hours) LOWER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT (33 semester hours) RN students are granted 33 credits for their lower division nursing courses, which are earned through diploma programs or associate degree programs. These credits are awarded based on the Colorado Articulation agreement. UPPER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT (30 semester hours) Course Number Course Name and Semester Hour Total NR 444 Professional Role Development (3 sh) NR448 Updates in Illness and Disease Management (3 sh) NR 452 Contemporary Topics in Health Care (3 sh) NR 455 Health Promotion (3 sh) NR 460R Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3 sh) NR 466R Community Health Nursing (3 sh) NR 478 Community Health Nursing Practicum (3 sh) NR 480R The Nurse Leader-Manager (3 sh) NR 485R Advanced Practicum and Capstone (3 sh) HCE 430R Health Care Ethics (3 sh) SUPPORT COURSES (65 Semester hours) Regis University Regis University Course Name and Course Number Semester Hour Total Example of a transferable course from FCCS EN 200 English Composition (3 sh) ENC 1101 COM 210 Literature or Humanities (3 sh) Various Options EC 201 Economics or Business (3 sh) Various Options PL 250 Philosophy (3 sh) PHI 2001 RC 220A, RC 220B Religious Studies (6 sh) REL 2300 BL 274/BL 275 BL 276/BL 277 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (8 sh) BSC 1085C/L BSC 1086C/L BL 254/255 Microbiology with Lab (4 sh) MCB 1010C/L PY 250 General Psychology (3 sh) PSY 1012 PY 459 Developmental Psychology (3 sh) DEP 2204 SO 200 Sociology (3 sh) SYG 2000 MT 270 Statistics (3 sh) STA 2023 NR 350 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition Credit granted per CO articulation agreement Various Options Lower Division General Electives (17 Various Options sh) Various Options Upper Division General Electives (6 sh) Various Options 4

6 Wheeling Jesuit University DEGREE MAJOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT RN to BSN Nursing Center for Professional and Graduate Studies Becky Forney, Associate Dean 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV (FAX) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: Unlimited PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of an associate RN degree program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Courses graded C or above will be accepted for transfer if the courses are equivalent to courses offered at Wheeling Jesuit University. Evaluations of previous college work are conducted on a course-by-course basis. However, students with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida community college are admitted as juniors. A maximum of 90 credits may be transferred. The cumulative grade point average for all course work attempted at previous institution(s) should be a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses. Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and . Students should have an active account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center. Both of these services are available through or in person. Technical support is available via and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning. ADMISSION TO THE ONLINE PROGRAM Registered nurses interested in this online program must meet the following requirements: 1. The applicant must be currently licensed as a registered nurse. 2. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall in transfer coursework. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (126 semester hours of which 64 are in nursing) LOWER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT Satisfied by R.N. licensure that is a pre-requisite for the BSN program. 5

7 RN students are granted 39 credits for their lower division nursing courses, which are earned through diploma programs or associate degree programs. These credits are placed in escrow upon entering the RN to BSN program. When a student successfully completes 12 credit hours in the nursing major (with a C or higher grade), the 39 credits come out of escrow and are credited to the student s official transcript. This applies to both associate degree and diploma RNs. REQUIRED CORE COURSES (Religion, Philosophy, Ethics, etc. may be transferred) ENG 105 The Practice of Writing (3) LIT 120 Literary Foundations (3) LIT 250 Literary Explorations (3) FAS 100 Fine Arts (3) MAT 105 Statistics (3) One modern language course or additional global perspectives (3) HIS 110 The Twentieth Century (3) HIS 120 Historical Methods (3) PSY 110 General Psychology (3) SSC 105 Sociology (3) PHI 105 Logic and Knowledge (3) PHI 205 Philosophy of the Human Person (3) PHI 305 Ethics (3) RST 106 or 107 Religious Quest or Catholicism (3) RST 200 level Selection of upper level religion courses (3) UPPER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT NUR 361 Concepts of Nursing Practice (3) NUR 327 Elements of Research in Nursing (2) NUR 426 Nursing Trends and Issues (2) NUR 460 Comprehensive Assessment (3) NUR 435 Multisystem Nursing Care (4) NUR 440 Clinical Practicum I (2) NUR 445 Complex Care I (2) NUR 455 Complex Care II (2) NUR 450 Clinical Practicum II (2) PYS 212 Developmental Psychology (3) SUPPORT OR OTHER COURSES Nursing Challenges (Sciences which can be transferred or challenged). The RN can challenge the course if college credit has not been obtained. Challenges consist of take-home projects designed to demonstrate the student s mastery of the appropriate knowledge and skills. NUR 280 Chemistry (3) 6

8 NUR 282 Anatomy (3) NUR 283 Physiology (3) NUR 284 Epidemiology (Microbiology) (2) RN to MSN Programs Regis University DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN and MS in Nursing RN to MS in Nursing (Leadership in Health Care Systems: Management or Education) Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions Loretto Heights School of Nursing Kim Frisch, Director of Admissions 3333 Regis Blvd, Mailcode G-9 Denver, CO , x MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No limit. PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate Degree in Nursing ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications for the RN to MS in Nursing program are evaluated on a rolling admission basis. It is to your advantage to submit your materials as soon as they are completed. Your application is reviewed and an enrollment decision is made once all required application materials are submitted. Completed applications must be received at least two months in advance of intended start term (Fall, Spring or Summer). There are specific requirements that you must meet to be eligible for the RN to MS in Nursing program at Regis University. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Completion of an associate degree nursing program or diploma nursing program from an accredited institution. Currently licensed as a registered nurse and in good standing with the board of nursing in the state in which you complete your practica. Successful completion of a criminal background check. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Regis University s online RN to MS in Nursing program has been designed with flexibility and the working adult in mind. Our online Nursing programs do not require campus visits, and with the exception of the practicum requirement can be completed entirely online. While it is expected that students are logging into class on a regular basis, our 7

9 curriculum has no pre-determined login times allowing you to go to class when it s most convenient for you. Regis University s online delivery system is provided by Angel and is called Regis WorldClass. For a list of specific computer hardware and software recommendations, please visit and click on Technical Requirements. Reliable Internet access is required. A high-bandwidth broadband connection like DSL or Cable is recommended. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (158 semester hours for both BSN and MS in Nursing degree) LOWER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT (33 semester hours) RN students are granted 33 credits for their lower division nursing courses, which are earned through diploma programs or associate degree programs. These credits are awarded based on the Colorado Articulation agreement. UPPER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT (60 semester hours) Students are awarded their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree once they have completed the 65 semester hours of support courses and the first 30 semester hours of upper division nursing courses. Once these requirements have been met, and the BSN has been earned, students will progress into the core MS in Nursing curriculum. In this curriculum students choose either an education or management focus. Upon completing the 30 semester hours of graduate nursing curriculum, students that choose the education focus will earn both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Care Education. Management focus students are awarded a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Students may elect to complete the curriculum requirements for both focus areas. Course Number NR 444 NR 448 NR 452 NR 455 NR 460R NR 466R NR 478 NR 485R NR 622 HCE 604 NR 601 NR 602 NR 608 NR 620 NR 624 NR 625 NR 699 NR 614 Course Name and Semester Hour Total Professional Role Development (3 sh) Updates in Illness and Disease Management (3 sh) Contemporary Topics in Health Care (3 sh) Health Promotion (3 sh) Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing (3 sh) Community Health Nursing (3 sh) Community Health Nursing Practicum (3 sh) Advanced Practicum and Capstone (3 sh) Advanced Leadership Concepts (3 sh) Ethics for Nurse Leaders (3 sh) Total Upper Division Nursing semester hours needed for BSN = 30 Theoretical Frameworks (3 sh) Research in Nursing (3 sh) Health Care Policy (3 sh) Health Care Structure and Dynamics (3 sh) Issues In Practice (3 sh) The Legal Environment (3 sh) Comprehensive Evaluation (0 sh) Management focus courses Foundations of Health Care Economics (3 sh) 8

10 NR 615 Application of Health Care Economics, Accounting and Financial Management (3 sh) NR 621 Advanced Management Concepts (3 sh) NR 623E Leadership in Health Care Systems Practicum: Management (3 sh) Education focus courses NR 646 Teaching and Learning Strategies (3 sh) NR 647 Curriculum Development (3 sh) NR 648 Evaluation Methods for Health Care Education (3 sh) NR 623F Leadership in Health Care Systems Practicum: Education (3 sh) Total Upper Division semester hours needed for MS in Nursing = 30 SUPPORT COURSES (65 Semester hours) Regis University Regis University Course Name and Course Number Semester Hour Total Example of a transferable course from FCCS EN 200 English Composition (3 sh) ENC 1101 COM 210 Literature or Humanities (3 sh) Various Options EC 201 Economics or Business (3 sh) Various Options PL 250 Philosophy (3 sh) PHI 2001 RC 220A, RC 220B Religious Studies (6 sh) REL 2300 BL 274/BL 275 BL 276/BL 277 Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (8 sh) BSC 1085C/L BSC 1086C/L BL 254/255 Microbiology with Lab (4 sh) MCB 1010C/L PY 250 General Psychology (3 sh) PSY 1012 PY 459 Developmental Psychology (3 sh) DEP 2204 SO 200 Sociology (3 sh) SYG 2000 MT 270 Statistics (3 sh) STA 2023 NR 350 Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition Credit granted per CO articulation agreement Various Options Lower Division General Electives (17 Various Options sh) Various Options Upper Division General Electives (3 sh) Various Options Various Options Graduate Elective (3 sh) Various Options Spring Hill College DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN to MSN Clinical Nurse Leader Division of Lifelong Learning and Graduate Programs Nursing Ms. Donna Tarasavage, Director of Marketing & Admissions Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies 9

11 4000 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL Phone: (251) or FAX: (251) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: 50 per year PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must: 1. Hold an RN license in the state where he or she practices nursing, 2. Have a minimum of one year of clinical experience, 3. Currently work in a clinical setting or have access to a health care facility for clinical integration and research. The admission process for all application categories requires official transcripts from all colleges attended, mailed directly to the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies by the appropriate registrar. Applicants must submit three written references, employer verification, and a resume. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION It is not necessary to be a computer expert to take an online course. However, applicants should be comfortable using a computer and working on the Internet. Basic requirements: 1. Computer that meets minimum technology requirements. 2. Fast reliable Internet connection. 3. Familiarity with the basic operation and troubleshooting of a computer. 4. Familiarity with the basic operation of connecting to the Internet. 5. Familiarity with the installation of programs. 6. Familiarity with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. 7. The ability to send and receive with attachments. 8. Familiarity with Microsoft Word or other word processing program. ADMISSION TO THE ONLINE PROGRAM RN WITH ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING/TO MSN PROGRAM RN applicants with an associate degree in nursing will be accepted in a graduate non-degree status to complete the general education requirements and the five nursing bridge courses before advancing to graduate degree status in the MSN program. UNCONDITIONAL ADMISSION Applicants who meet the general admission criteria and hold an Associate degree in nursing or nursing diploma from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale will be considered for unconditional 10

12 admission. CONDITIONAL ADMISSION Applicants who do not meet the grade point standard for unconditional admission may be admitted conditionally if, in the judgment of the nursing faculty, they have the potential to successfully complete the bridge nursing courses. Evidence of that potential may include a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Provisional status may be granted to applicants who have not yet completed their required documentation. Students provisionally admitted must submit required documentation and be unconditionally or conditionally admitted before being allowed to register for a second term. PORTFOLIO/CHALLENGE EXAM OPTION Graduate non-degree students may complete a portfolio of experiential learning or take a challenge examination for a maximum of two of the five nursing bridge courses. Students are directed to their advisor for assistance in this process and for specific guidelines for each course. Courses eligible for the portfolio or challenge option can be found on the MSN section of the College website. RN to MSN Bridge - Only grades of C- or better will be accepted toward fulfillment of general education requirements. Bridge students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in the RN to MSN Bridge nursing courses. Students receiving a grade lower than C in a RN to MSN Bridge nursing course may repeat the course one time. Students who receive an F in a nursing bridge course will be dismissed from the program. ADVANCING FROM NON-DEGREE TO DEGREE STATUS To enter the MSN curriculum the non-degree student must successfully complete RN to MSN bridge courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum 2.5 GPA in the General Education Requirements listed below. Non-degree RN to MSN bridge students may take three (3) graduate credit hours before being admitted to the graduate MSN curriculum. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (for Associate or Diploma RNs) PHL Philosophy (3) THL Theology (3) MTH Basic Statistics (3) ENG English Composition I and II (6) BIO Anatomy and Physiology I & II (6) BIO Anatomy and Physiology I & II Lab (2) BIO 136/138 Microbiology plus Lab (4) CHM Chemistry (3) Social Sciences (9) Electives (6) UPPER DIVISION NURSING BRIDGE COURSES 11

13 NUR 301 Health Assessment (2) NUR 401 Scientific Inquiry (3) NUR 402 Community Nursing (3) NUR 430 Leadership and Management (3) NUR 461 Professional Role: Health and Wellness (3) REQUIRED CORE COURSES NUR 513 Theoretical Foundations for Leadership (3) NUR 514 Applied Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3) NUR 515 Advanced Pharmacology (3) NUR 516 Advanced Health Assessment (3) NUR 517 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3) NUR 518 Health Policy (3) SUPORT COURSE PHL 501 Organizational Ethics (3) CLINICAL NURSE LEADER ROLE COURSES NUR 520 Clinical Outcomes Management (4) NUR 521 Care Environment Management (4) NUR 511 Academic Clinical Residency (6) NUR 512 The Clinical Nurse Leader Project (2) Wheeling Jesuit University DEGREE MAJOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT RN to MSN Nursing Center for Professional and Graduate Studies Becky Forney, Associate Dean 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV Fax MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: Unlimited PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of an Associate RN degree program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Courses graded C or above will be accepted for transfer if the courses are equivalent to courses offered at Wheeling Jesuit University. Evaluations of previous college work are conducted on a course-by-course basis. However, students with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida community college are admitted as juniors. A maximum of 90 12

14 credits may be transferred. The cumulative grade point average for all course work attempted at previous institution(s) should be a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses. Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and . Students should have an active account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center. Both of these services are available through or in person. Technical support is available via and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning. ADMISSION TO THE ONLINE PROGRAM Registered nurses interested in this online program must meet the following requirements: 3. The applicant must be currently licensed as a registered nurse. 4. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall in transfer coursework. 5. Additional requirements will be needed when a student enrolls in the MSN program. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (132 semester hours of which 70 are in nursing) LOWER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT Satisfied by R.N. licensure that is a pre-requisite for the BSN program. RN students are granted 39 credits for their lower division nursing courses, which are earned through diploma programs or associate degree programs. These credits are placed in escrow upon entering the RN to MSN program. When a student successfully completes 12 credit hours in the nursing major (with a C or higher grade), the 39 credits come out of escrow and are credited to the student s official transcript. This applies to both associate degree and diploma RNs. REQUIRED CORE COURSES (Religion, Philosophy, Ethics, etc.) ENG 105 The Practice of Writing (3) LIT 120 Literary Foundations (3) LIT 250 Literary Explorations (3) FAS 100 Fine Arts (3) MAT 105 Statistics (3) One modern language course or additional global perspectives course HIS 110 The Twentieth Century (3) HIS 120 Historical Methods (3) PSY 110 General Psychology (3) SSC 105 Sociology (3) PHI 105 Logic and Knowledge (3) 13

15 PHI 205 Philosophy of the Human Person (3) PHI 305 Ethics (3) RST 106 or 107 Religious Quest or Catholicism (3) RST 200 level Selection of upper level religion courses (3) UPPER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT NUR 361 Concepts of Nursing Practice (3) NUR 460 Comprehensive Assessment (3) NUR 435 Multisystem Nursing Care (4) NUR 445 Complex Care I (2) NUR 450 Clinical Practicum II (2) MSN 500 Nursing Theories (3) MSN 501 Nursing Research (3) MSN 503 Health Care Policy (3) MSN 525 Health Care Delivery Systems and Economics (3) MSN 533 Health Promotion (2) PYS 212 Developmental Psychology (3) SUPPORT OR OTHER COURSES Nursing Challenges (Sciences which can be transferred or challenged). The RN can challenge the course if college credit has not been obtained. Challenges consist of take-home projects designed to demonstrate the student s mastery of the appropriate knowledge and skills. NUR 280 Chemistry (3) NUR 282 Anatomy (3) NUR 283 Physiology (3) NUR 284 Epidemiology (Microbiology) (2) Students enrolled in the RN-MSN program earn their BSN in route to the MSN. Once the required courses are completed, the student is awarded their BSN and continues in the MSN track of their choice. Of the courses required for both a BSN and MSN, five courses (MSN 500, 501, 503, 525, 533) count in both the BSN and MSN allowing students to accelerate their completion of the MSN. 14

16 BSN to MSN Programs Gonzaga University DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL CONTACT BSN to MSN Health Systems Leadership Department of Nursing, School of Professional Studies Lin Murphy, PhD. Chairperson 502 E Boone Ave., Spokane WA [email protected] MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No official limit at this time PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of BSN degree program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications packets may be obtained from the Department of Nursing by calling ext 6640, , visiting our website gonzaga.edu or ing Molly Wood at [email protected]. In special circumstances, individuals applying for admission may be permitted to take courses for one semester while the admission process is completed. The designated fee must accompany the application form. Admission decisions are based upon the applicant's total profile and space available. Application deadlines are two weeks prior to each of five eight week sessions. Application decisions are based upon an applicant's total profile. Selection is based on: 1. completed University application; 2. an earned bachelor's degree accredited school; 3. current Registered Nurse license; 4. minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 5. current professional vita 6. Official score from Miller Analogies Test (MAT) 7. typewritten statement describing a. interest in the program and purpose of achieving a MSN degree, b. professional goals, c. strengths, d. professional experiences 8. two satisfactory letters of recommendation REQUIREMENTS FOR MSN This option prepares nurses to assume administrative positions in inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and academic settings. Students gain knowledge and competency in financial and human capital management, as well as strategies for responding to the ethical and legal issues encountered in administrative roles. 36 credits. Students gain the knowledge and proficiency necessary to work in financial and human 15

17 capital management. Students are also exposed to strategies for responding to the clinical, ethical, and legal issues that arise in administrative roles. On-Campus: One on-campus visit during 600 level course work. The MSN Health Systems Leadership specialization program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework. Leadership Core Courses 15 credits NURS 551 Contemporary Delivery 3 credits NURS 552 Theoretical Foundations 3 credits NURS 553 Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits NURS 554 Professional Relationships 3 credits NURS 555 Nursing Ethics 3 credits Advanced Practice Core Courses 21 credits NURS 641A Nurs Leadership Development 3 credits NURS 642A Info and Quality Management 3 credits NURS 643A Communication Management 3 credits NURS 644A Financial Stewardship 3 credits NURS 645A Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical 3 credits NURS 631A Practicum 1-3 credits NURS 632A Practicum 1-3 credits NURS 633A Practicum 1-3 credits Practicum Total 6 credits Gonzaga University DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL CONTACT BSN to MSN Nurse Education Department of Nursing, School of Professional Studies Lin Murphy, PhD., Chairperson 502 E Boone Ave., Spokane WA [email protected] MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No official limit at this time PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of BSN degree program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications packets may be obtained from the Department of Nursing by calling ext 6640, , visiting our website gonzaga.edu or ing Molly Wood at [email protected]. In special circumstances, individuals applying for admission may be permitted to take courses for one semester while the admission process is completed. The designated fee must accompany the application form. 16

18 Admission decisions are based upon the applicant's total profile and space available. Application deadlines are two weeks prior to each of five eight week sessions. Application decisions are based upon an applicant's total profile. Selection is based on: 1. completed University application; 2. an earned bachelor's degree accredited school; 3. current Registered Nurse license; 4. minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 5. current professional vita 6. Official score from Miller Analogies Test (MAT) 7. typewritten statement describing a. interest in the program and purpose of achieving a MSN degree, b. professional goals, c. strengths, d. professional experiences 8. two satisfactory letters of recommendation REQUIREMENTS FOR MSN The nurse educator option prepares nurses to work as educators in academic, hospital, and community-based settings. Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to learners needs. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings. 36 credits Students develop an area of clinical specialization as well as vital skills in curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies, and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on tailoring content and presentation to the student s needs. Practicum experiences take place in a variety of educational settings. On-Campus: One on-campus visit during 600 level course work. The MSN Nurse Educator specialization program requires 36 credit hours of graduate coursework. Leadership Core Courses 15 credits NURS 551 Contemporary Delivery 3 credits NURS 552 Theoretical Foundations 3 credits NURS 553 Evidence-Based Practice 3 credits NURS 554 Professional Relationships 3 credits NURS 555 Nursing Ethics 3 credits Advanced Practice Core Courses 21 credits NURS 523 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 credits NURS 641E Curriculum Development 3 credits NURS 642E Teaching-Learning Strategies 3 credits NURS 643E Assess Learning and Eval 2 credits NURS 644E Current Issues 3 credits NURS 631E Practicum 1-3 credits NURS 632E Practicum 1-3 credits 17

19 NURS 633E Practicum 1-3 credits Practicum Total 6 credits Loyola University New Orleans DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL CONTACT BSN to MSN, RN to MSN via distance learning Bridge to MSN online for RNs with non-nursing degrees Health Care Systems Management School of Nursing Dr Lisa Linville School of Nursing Loyola University New Orleans 6363 St. Charles Ave, Box 45 New Orleans, LA [email protected] MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No official limit at this time PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Completion of an associate RN degree program. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Courses graded C or above will be accepted for transfer if the courses are equivalent to courses offered at Loyola University New Orleans. Evaluations of previous college work are conducted on a course-by-course basis. However, students with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida community college qualify for generous transfer credits. Transcript evaluation is done on an individual basis with no standard maximum.the cumulative grade point average for all course work attempted at previous institution(s) should be a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION High-demand HCSM degree provides advancement opportunities Two-year part-time program completed one course at a time Competitively priced tuition with assistance available to qualified students Program available to bachelor s degrees in other fields who complete Loyola s twocourse Bridge Program offered completely online. RN to MSN program also available to students who complete the Loyola BSN program offered via distance learning or oncampus. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applications to Loyola s MSN HCSM program are reviewed as they are received and applicants are typically notified of admission status within a few weeks of submitting applications. New students begin class with the summer term in early June each year, in 18

20 August for fall or in early January for spring, thus applicants are urged to apply by the middle of the month preceding the start of classes. Admission to the MSN Health Care Systems Management program requires the following: 1. A BSN degree from a school accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or a bachelor s degree in any field plus completion of the Loyola MSN Bridge Program (completely on-line) 2. A current unrestricted RN license in practice in the United States - a copy of the license must be submitted with the application form (send in application packet) 3. Submission of an application fee of $40 (check made payable to Loyola University) and an application form (found on the web at under the link called Admission to the Program (send in application packet) 4. Three recommendations (on the form provided by Loyola) from persons knowledgeable about the applicants aptitude for graduate school such as -former professors or nursing supervisors (send in application packet) 5. A typed goal statement, approximately one page in length, describing your career goals and interest in graduate education (send in application packet) 6. Official transcripts from all degree-granting college/university attended 7. A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on all prior undergraduate work 8. The undergraduate equivalent of 3 semester credit hours in statistics Application Packet Applicants should submit the following items in one envelope to Loyola University New Orleans, School of Nursing, Graduate Admissions, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, Box 14, New Orleans, LA 70118: MSN Application (Adobe PDF) Three Recommendations on Loyola form (Adobe PDF) A typed goal statement, approximately one page in length, describing your career goals in nursing and your interest in graduate education at Loyola University $40 application fee for on-line students(check made payable to Loyola University) A photocopy of your RN license For additional information call: or check out the Registered nurses interested in this online program must meet the following requirements: 1. The applicant must be currently licensed by the state of Florida as a registered nurse. (Evidence for eligibility for licensure may be accepted in lieu of a current state of Florida license to enroll in the first semester.) The student must be fully licensed to continue after the initial term. 2. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 overall in transfer coursework. If the GPA is below 2.8, conditional admission may be granted to take up to 6 semester hours at the University. Progress is 19

21 evaluated upon completion of these credit hours. Full acceptance to the nursing major will be granted upon achievement of a grade of B or better in each of the courses comprising the 6 hours. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR The H.C.S.M program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a variety of leadership positions in health care organizations. The H.C.S.M. program requires 36-semester credit hours, 12 of which are devoted to core courses and 24 to H.C.S.M. major courses. A 120 hour practicum must also be completed in the final spring semester of the program. The practicum is completed in the geographic area in which the student lives. Core Courses 12 credits NURS 700 Theoretical Perspectives in Nursing 3 credits NURS 724 Outcomes Measurement and Data 3 credits Management NURS 735 Advanced Research Methods 3 credits NURS 740 Health Care Systems 3 credits Major Courses 24 credits NURS 704 Advanced Role 3 credits NURS 709 Legal Ethical Issues in Health Care 3 credits NURS 712 NURS 716 NURS 732 NURS 744 Nursing Financial Resources Managed Care Methodologies Disease Resource Management Advanced Financial Resources 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits NURS 748 Human Resource Management 3 credits NURS 752 Health Care Systems Management Practicum 3 credits Practicum Total 36 credits LOWER DIVISION NURSING CREDIT Satisfied by R.N. licensure that is a pre-requisite for the BSN program. RN students are granted transfer and AP credits for their lower division nursing courses, which are earned through diploma programs or associate degree programs. Regis University 20

22 DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTACT MS in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems: Management or Education Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions Loretto Heights School of Nursing Kim Frisch, Director of Admissions 3333 Regis Blvd, Mailcode G-9 Denver, CO , x MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: No limit. PROGRAM OF STUDY AT THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bachelor of Science in Nursing ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applications for the MS in Nursing: Leadership in Health Care Systems program are evaluated on a rolling admission basis. It is to your advantage to submit your materials as soon as they are completed. Your application is reviewed and an enrollment decision is made once all required application materials are submitted. Completed applications must be received at least two months in advance of your intended start term (Fall, Spring or Summer). There are specific requirements that you must meet to be eligible for the MS in Nursing program at Regis University. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Completion of a bachelor of science in nursing program at an accredited institution. Grade of C or better in all undergraduate nursing courses. Completion of a statistics course with a grade of C or better. Currently licensed as a registered nurse and in good standing with the board of nursing in the state in which you complete your practica. Successful completion of a criminal background check. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Regis University s online MS in Nursing program has been designed with flexibility and the working adult in mind. Our online Nursing programs do not require campus visits, and with the exception of the practicum requirement, are completed entirely online. While it is expected that students are logging into class on a regular basis, our curriculum has no pre-determined login times allowing you to go to class when it s most convenient for you. Regis University s online delivery system is provided by Angel and is called Regis WorldClass. For a list of specific computer hardware and software recommendations, please visit and click on Technical Requirements. Reliable Internet access is required. A high-bandwidth broadband connection like DSL or Cable is recommended. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (39 semester hours) 21

23 In the Leadership in Health Care Systems curriculum students choose either an education or management focus. Upon completing all 39 semester hours of graduate nursing curriculum, students that choose to focus in education will earn both a Master of Science in Nursing and a Graduate Academic Certificate in Health Care Education. Management focus students are awarded a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Students may elect to complete the curriculum requirements for both focus areas. Course Number Course Name and Semester Hour Total NR 601 Theoretical Frameworks (3 sh) NR 602 Research in Nursing (3 sh) NR 608 Health Care Policy (3 sh) NR 620 Health Care Structure and Dynamics (3 sh) NR 622 Advanced Leadership Concepts (3 sh) NR 624 Issues In Practice (3 sh) NR 625 The Legal Environment (3 sh) NR 699 Comprehensive Evaluation (0 sh) Graduate Elective Any graduate level course (3 sh) HCE 604 Ethics for Nurse Leaders (3 sh) Management focus courses NR 614 Foundations of Health Care Economics (3 sh) NR 615 Application of Health Care Economics, Accounting and Financial Management (3 sh) NR 621 Advanced Management Concepts (3 sh) NR 623E Leadership in Health Care Systems Practicum: Management (3 sh) Education focus courses NR 646 Teaching and Learning Strategies (3 sh) NR 647 Curriculum Development (3 sh) NR 648 Evaluation Methods for Health Care Education (3 sh) NR 623F Leadership in Health Care Systems Practicum: Education (3 sh) Spring Hill College DEGREE MAJOR COLLEGE OR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN to MSN Clinical Nurse Leader Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies Nursing Ms. Donna Tarasavage, Director of Marketing & Admissions Division of Graduate and Continuing Programs 4000 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL [email protected] Phone: (251) or FAX: (251) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: 50 per year 22

24 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must: 1. Hold an RN license in the state where he or she practices nursing, 2. Have a minimum of one year of clinical experience, 3. Currently work in a clinical setting or have access to a health care facility for clinical integration and research. The admission process for all application categories requires official transcripts from all colleges attended, mailed directly to the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies by the appropriate registrar. Applicants must submit three written references, employer verification, and a resume. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION It is not necessary to be a computer expert to take an online course. However, applicants should be comfortable using a computer and working on the Internet. Basic requirements: 1. Computer that meets minimum technology requirements. 2. Fast reliable Internet connection. 3. Familiarity with the basic operation and troubleshooting of a computer. 4. Familiarity with the basic operation of connecting to the Internet. 5. Familiarity with the installation of programs. 6. Familiarity with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. 7. The ability to send and receive with attachments. 8. Familiarity with Microsoft Word or other word processing program. ADMISSION TO THE ONLINE PROGRAM RN WITH BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING TO MSN PROGRAM Unconditional Admission For unconditional admission, BSN applications must meet the general admission requirements and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution. Conditional Admission Applicants who do not meet the standards for unconditional admission may be admitted conditionally if, in the judgment of the nursing faculty, they have the potential to successfully complete an MSN program. Evidence of that potential may include a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution. To attain full standing from conditional admission, i.e., progress beyond the first nine hours of course work, the student must complete the first nine hours of course work at Spring Hill College with a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). Provisional Admission Provisional status may be granted to applicants who have not yet completed their required documentation. Students provisionally admitted must submit required documentation and be unconditionally or conditionally admitted before being allowed to register for a second term. REQUIREMENTS FOR A NURSING MAJOR (37 credit-hours) 23

25 Up to nine semester hours of transfer graduate credits from a regionally accredited institution may be accepted toward the master s degree. No grade lower than B- will be accepted. REQUIRED CORE COURSES NUR 513 Theoretical Foundations for Leadership (3) NUR 514 Applied Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3) NUR 515 Advanced Pharmacology (3) NUR 516 Advanced Health Assessment (3) NUR 517 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3) NUR 518 Health Policy (3) SUPORT COURSE PHL 501 Organizational Ethics (3) CLINICAL NURSE LEADER ROLE COURSES NUR 520 Clinical Outcomes Management (4) NUR 521 Care Environment Management (4) NUR 511 Academic Clinical Residency (6) NUR 512 The Clinical Nurse Leader Project (2) Wheeling Jesuit University DEGREE MAJOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN to MSN Nursing Administration Center for Professional and Graduate Studies Becky Forney, Associate Dean 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV [email protected] (FAX) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: Unlimited GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1.) Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). 2.) 3.0 undergraduate cumulative average. 3.) A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU. 4.) Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program. 5.) Three (3) letters of recommendation. 24

26 6.) Hold a valid Registered nursing license. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses. Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and . Students should have an active account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center. Both of these services are available through or in person. Technical support is available via and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning. TRANSFER CREDIT Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit. Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a B. CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING The Master of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing administration is designed to prepare nurses for leadership and management positions in a variety of health care settings. Through an integration of concepts from nursing, business and management, graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership positions in health care settings, to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, to demonstrate responsibility for the management of the nursing organization, and to function as a member of the executive management team. The curriculum has three components: 1.) Nursing Core 2.) Nursing Administration Courses 3.) Support courses from business All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified. The program is credit hours. NURSING CORE MSN 500 Nursing Theories MSN 501 Nursing Research I MSN 503 Health Care Policy and Politics MSN 525 Health Care Delivery Systems and Economics MSN 531 Advanced Health Assessment MSN 533 Health Promotion (2) NURSING ADMINISTRATION COURSES MSN 502 Nursing Research II MSN 510 Thesis I (2) or MSN 512 Capstone Seminar I MSN 511 Thesis II (1) or MSN elective MSN 520 Nursing Administration I: Organizational Theory and its Applications MSN 521 Nursing Administration II: Management of Nursing Care Delivery 25

27 Systems, Program Development and Marketing MSN 524 Nursing Administration: Financial Management MSN 561 Practicum I (2) BUSINESS COURSES MSN 527 Organizational Behavior MSN 528 Communications and Interpersonal Relations Wheeling Jesuit University DEGREE MAJOR DEPARTMENT CONTACT BSN to MSN Nursing Education Specialist Center for Professional and Graduate Studies Becky Forney, Associate Dean 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV [email protected] (FAX) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: Unlimited GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) undergraduate cumulative average. 3. A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU. 4. Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program. 5. Three (3) letters of recommendation. 6. Hold a valid Registered nursing license. ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses. Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and . Students should have an active account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center. Both of these services are available through or in person. Technical support is available via and a dedicated 800 number staffed by the Director of Distance Learning. 26

28 TRANSFER CREDIT Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit. Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a B. CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing Education is designed to prepare nurses for positions in a variety of educational settings. This program integrates concepts from nursing, science and education and prepares graduates to assume educational positions in schools of nursing, various health care settings and community health education. Additionally, students further develop their skills and abilities to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The curriculum has three components: 1.) Nursing core 2.) Nursing education courses 3.) Clinical core All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified. The program is credit hours. NURSING CORE MSN 500 Nursing Theories MSN 501 Nursing Research I MSN 503 Health Care Policy and Politics MSN 525 Health Care Delivery Systems and Economics MSN 531 Advanced Health Assessment MSN 533 Health Promotion (2) NURSING EDUCATION COURSES MSN 514 Curriculum and Instruction MSN 515 Evaluation MSN 516 Educational Technology MSN 518 Educational Practicum MSN 542 Synthesis in Nursing Education Clinical Courses MSN 530 MSN 531C MSN 532 MSN D Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Health Assessment Clinical Advanced Pharmacology Choice of one Clinical Concepts course 27