2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 42 2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Suggested Curriculum for Nurse Educator (part-time) Semester 1 NSG-6050 Professional Role Development and Health Care Leadership.....................................................................................3 NSG-6060 Healthcare Economics and Policy....................................3 Semester 2 *BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study..........................................................................0–3 NSG-6080 Biblical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice...................3 Semester 3 NSG-6070 Principles of Evidence Based Nursing Practice...............3 NSG-6150 Advanced Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Genomics for Advanced Nursing Practice......................................3 Semester 4 NSG-6160 Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice.............................................................................3 NSG-6170 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Nursing Practice.....................................3 Semester 5 NSG-6180 Advanced Clinical Applications.........................................1 NSG-6400 Foundations of Nursing Education...................................3 NSG-6410 Teaching and Learning Strategies for Nurse Educators...3 Semester 6 NSG-6420 Curriculum Design and Development for Nurse Educators............................................................................3 NSG-6430 Assessment and Evaluation for Nurse Educators............3 Semester 7 NSG-6480 Nursing Education Practicum...........................................2 NSG-6500 Applied Scholarship in Advanced Nursing Practice..........2 Nurse Educator Part-Time Summary Core Requirements................................................................21–24 Specialty Requirements............................................................... 17 Total.......................................................................................38–41 *Students must have completed a minor in Bible or have taken coursework adequate to meet the outcomes of BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study. Students who have not met this requirement, as determined by the Office of the Registrar, must enroll in BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study before or concurrent with other classes during the first year of the program. Licensure and Certification Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) area of focus are qualified to seek national certification through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). If you reside outside of Ohio and are considering the FNP area of focus, it is your responsibility to contact your state board of nursing to obtain licensure requirements and additional guidance before beginning the M.S.N.-FNP program. Graduates of the Nurse Educator area of focus meet the education requirements to sit for the Certification for Nurse Educator exam through the National League for Nursing. Admission Standards Cedarville University invites applications to the M.S.N. program from graduates who have received a bachelor of science in nursing degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present strong academic records, who are currently licensed as a registered nurse, and have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Each candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: • Have earned a B.S.N. undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. • Official transcripts of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program. Transcripts must show completion evidence of undergraduate nursing research and an undergraduate statistics course. The ability to enroll is contingent upon receipt of documentation acknowledging successful completion (C- or above) of undergraduate nursing research and undergraduate statistics courses prior to the enrollment date. • Evidence of computer proficiency or plan for learning informatics skills. • Evidence of current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the United States for clinical experience in the United States. • Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional; however, taking the GRE may strengthen a graduate application. • Recommendations from a Christian leader and professional colleague. Recommendations from personal friends or family members will not be accepted. Admissions Process and Timeframe Applicants should follow specific admission criteria found in the Admissions section of the graduate catalog. The School of Nursing M.S.N. Admission, Progression, Retention Committee reviews M.S.N./Global Public Health and M.S.N./Nurse Educator applications on a rolling basis. Graduate Admissions notifies applicants of the admission decision. The School of Nursing M.S.N. Admissions, Progression, Retention Committee reviews M.S.N./Family Nurse Practitioner applications for the upcoming academic year in November and in March, after which admissions are on a rolling basis. There is no published application deadline; however, programs are competitive with a set number of spaces for incoming students in each term. Graduate Admissions notifies applicants of the admission decision. Tuition and Fees The estimated cost of attendance equals basic costs plus variable costs. These are estimates and may vary. Prior to each term, a student will receive a billing invoice, generated from the Cashiers Office, based upon enrollment information at that time. An online payment calculator is available to evaluate different payment plans. Tuition cost for the M.S.N. program for the 2018–19 academic year is $599 per semester credit hour. Audit is $299.00 per semester hour. Tuition cost for BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study for the 2018–19 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.S.N. program for the 2018–19 academic year is $100. Course fees vary and are listed per course in this catalog under Graduate-Level Course Descriptions.