2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 39 School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing • Level of technology sufficient for efficient use of tracking system (as determined by faculty). • Provide evidence of personal health insurance. Transfer Credits Transfer credits are allowed for up to nine semester hours. The School of Nursing and the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs will evaluate courses on an individual basis on the following criteria: • The course is equivalent to the required course offered in the M.S.N. program. • The course was completed not more than seven years prior to the time of the transfer request. • The courses were taken at an accredited college/university. • Courses transferred from institutions where quarter hours are awarded will be using the standard quarter hour/semester hour calculation. Graduation Requirements In addition to general graduation requirements listed in the Academic section of this catalog, students seeking the M.S.N. degree must fulfill the following: • Complete all requirements of the M.S.N. program. • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. • Obtain approval from the faculty advisor for the student portfolio. • Complete all requirements for the M.S.N. program within seven years after matriculation in the program. Walking in Commencement M.S.N. graduate students can potentially complete their course of study in the spring, summer, or fall semester. Since spring is the only commencement option, students may participate in the commencement of the calendar year in which they are scheduled to complete the final requirements for the M.S.N. degree. Program Delivery The M.S.N. program is designed to be flexible. All M.S.N. courses are offered in an online format. The Family Nurse Practitioner area of focus has additional on-campus experiences for Clinical Orientation, NSG-6310 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Adults, NSG-6315 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Older Adults/NSG-6320 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Women, and NSG-6325 Advanced Concepts and Practice in the Care of Children. • Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional; however, taking the GRE may strengthen a graduate application. • Recommendations from a church leader and professional colleague. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. Admission Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. After an admission application is completed, applications are reviewed on a monthly basis by the M.S.N. Admission, Progression, Retention Committee. Graduate Admissions will then notify applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.S.N. program for the 2017–18 academic year is $569 per semester credit hour. Audit is $285.00 per semester hour. Tuition cost for BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study for the 2017-18 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.S.N. program for the 2017–18 academic year is $100. Course fees vary and are listed per course in this catalog under Graduate-Level Course Descriptions. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. For additional information, contact the Financial Aid office. Institutional scholarships are not currently available. Academic Advising Upon admission into the M.S.N. program, each student is assigned a faculty advisor and a program advisor. The faculty advisor will provide professional guidance and monitor progress throughout the length of study. The program advisor will provide academic scheduling guidance throughout the length of study. Course Sequencing Refer to the graduate M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner, Global Public Health Nursing, and Nurse Educator website page for course sequencing and completion options information. Course Load Assuming that proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a minimum of 38–44 semester hours is required for graduation in the M.S.N. program. Clinical Requirements Refer to the School of Nursing Graduate Nursing Student Handbook for further details. Clinical requirements associated with all clinical courses include: • Successful completion of the prerequisite courses and enrollment in the co-requisite courses as specified in this graduate catalog. • Earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate courses at Cedarville University. • Valid “No Record” FBI criminal background check including fingerprinting. • Obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). • Provide appropriate health information. • Provide evidence of current immunization status including Mantoux for TB. • Level of health consistent with safe nursing practice.