2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 60 2020–21 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing 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. Course Sequencing Refer to the graduate M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner, Global Public Health Nursing, Nurse Educator, Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner website pages via cedarville.edu/msn 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. • Level of technology sufficient for efficient use of clinical/ practicum 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 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. • Complete portfolio requirements. • Complete all requirements for the M.S.N. program within seven years after matriculation in the program. Intent to Graduate To graduate, whether or not you plan to attend commencement, you must submit an “Intent to Graduate” form and pay any applicable fees. An Intent to Graduate form is available at cedarville.edu/gradintent . After you return your intent form to the registrar, your transcript will be audited to verify completion of degree requirements. You are encouraged to indicate your intent to graduate at least one semester in advance so that you can be informed of any problems in meeting your degree requirements. Intent to Graduate forms must be received no later than March 15 of the commencement year. After that date, eligibility to participate in commencement will be deferred to the following year. A graduation fee of $100 will be charged to your account after your eligibility for graduation is confirmed. Walking in Commencement M.S.N. graduate students can potentially complete their course of study in the spring, summer, or fall semester. M.S.N. students must have successfully completed all graduation requirements to participate in the May commencement ceremony. M.S.N. students completing degree requirements in August 2020, December 2020, or May 2021 will be invited to participate in commencement in May 2021. M.S.N. students completing degree requirements in August 2021, December 2021, or May 2022 will be invited to participate in commencement in May 2022.