Nursing—RN to Master of Science
Degree: Master of Science
Website: RN to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Admissions: Application for the RN-MSN degree program
Program Overview
The RN to MSN program at the University of the Incarnate Word is available for associate or diploma prepared registered nurses who wish to earn a master's degree in nursing. The graduate program at UIW prepares nurses for the advanced practice role in Nursing Leadership. All applicants for the RN to MSN degree must first apply for and be accepted to the RN to BSN program through the School of Professional Studies. In the third term of the RN to BSN program, the RN to MSN student will declare their interest in applying to the RN to MSN track. RN to MSN students will be required to take NURS 3312, NURS 3341, NURS 4313, NURS 4365, NURS 4265, and NURS 4460 as "bridge courses" to be admitted to the graduate program. Once the bridge courses and prerequisite general core requirements for admission to the undergraduate nursing program are completed, students will make application to the graduate program. Students are admitted into the RN to BSN/MSN program twice per year.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the General Requirements and Application Procedures, admission to the RN to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program includes:
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Preference for a minimum of 3 years recent practice experience.
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Unencumbered RN license.
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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GPA of 3.0 in all courses required for the major.
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International students must have met the university TOEFL score requirement.
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Completion of an associate degree or diploma in nursing from an ACEN or NLNAC accredited program.
The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership Pathway offers Spring Admission only.
Pathway Program—RN to Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
Required Courses Pre-MSN component
After completion of the following courses, students are eligible to begin MSN--Nursing Leadership coursework.
| NURS 4365 | Community Health Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 4265 | Community Health Nursing Practicum | 2 |
| NURS 4460 | Bridge to the MSN | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Required Courses for MSN
The 31-credit hour curriculum consists of 10 courses (312 clinical practicum/residency hours).
| NURS 6333 | Nursing Leadership and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6355 | Nursing Research and Theory | 3 |
| NURS 6390 | Informatics in HealthCare | 3 |
| NURS 6331 | Population Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 6315 | Resource Management for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6435 | Program Development and Evaluation | 4 |
| NURS 6347 | Healthcare Economics and Financial Management | 3 |
| NURS 6337 | Quality Improvement for Nurse Leaders | 3 |
| NURS 6361 | Health Policy and Ethics for Nurses | 3 |
| NURS 6375 | Advanced Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |