2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 56 2019–20 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing 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, M.S.N./Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement 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 and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner applications for the upcoming academic year in August and 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 2019–20 academic year is $623 per semester credit hour. Audit is $312.00 per semester hour. Tuition cost for BTGS-6100 Biblical and Theological Foundations for Graduate Study for the 2019–20 academic year is $399 per semester credit hour. The graduation fee for the M.S.N. program for the 2019–20 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. Academic Advising Upon admission into the M.S.N. program, each student is assigned a program advisor and a faculty advisor. The program advisor assists in helping the students with class scheduling and other graduate processes. The faculty advisor provides professional guidance and monitors progress throughout the length of study. Degree-seeking students may review their academic program progression by selecting the Progress tab option in Student Planning at cedarville.edu/studentplanning. 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). Graduates of the Nurse Educator (NE) area of focus meet the education requirements to sit for the Certification for Nurse Educator exam through the National League for Nursing. Graduates of the Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement (NLHI) area of focus meet the education requirements to seek Certification in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) through the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Credentialing Center (ADNL-CC). Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) area of focus are qualified to seek national certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). Licensure If you reside outside of Ohio and are considering the FNP or PNP area of focus, it is your responsibility to obtain licensure requirements and additional guidance before beginning the M.S.N., FNP, or PNP program. 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.