Nursing: MSN

Requirements

In addition to the application, fee, and transcripts, applicants need:

• A personal statement describing 1) nursing experience 2) interest/objectives in undertaking graduate study in the chosen specialty area and 3) special circumstances that require further clarification
• A copy of a current, valid North Carolina nursing license with multi-state practice privileges by the authority of the Nurse Licensure Compact
• A current résumé or curriculum vitae of educational and work experience
• The names of three people who will provide professional recommendations (through the application portal) from instructors, supervisors or professional colleagues, two of which must come from individuals with a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing
• A Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited NLN or CCNE School of Nursing
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale is preferred
• Nursing practice experience (one year completed), and 
• Completion of a course in Descriptive/Inferential Statistics with a minimum grade of “C” or higher.

Note: Applicants who graduated from their BSN programs over 5 years ago must demonstrate competency in basic health assessment, nursing research, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

Admitted students must provide the following before starting the program:

1. A copy of physical health examination and immunizations as required by the university and Department of Nursing;
2. A copy of current BCLS certification by the American Heart Association
3. A copy of professional liability insurance – all students must present evidence of coverage annually in the amounts of $1 million/ $6 million due to clinical practicum requirements of the graduate program

Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:

1. Synthesize evidence-based knowledge, theories and principles from nursing, the arts and humanities, bio-psycho-social and applied sciences which support advanced nursing practice and role development.
2. Assume leadership role in coordinating, managing and improving health services for culturally diverse populations by using knowledge of political, economic organizational and regulatory systems.
3. Direct organizational and systems leadership initiatives for the improvement of health outcomes and safety for diverse individuals, families, groups, populations and communities across the continuum of care.
4. Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare providers and consumers in designing, implementing and evaluating health services for the attainment of shared health care goals that focus on clinical prevention and population health.
5. Integrate information technology for evidence-based care management, education, collaboration and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
6. Demonstrate beginning competence in applying research principles to clinical practice that will impact advanced nursing practice and education as well as health programs and services.
7. Assume accountability for ethical values, principles and personal beliefs that acknowledge human diversity and influence professional practice decisions and nursing interventions.
8. Adhere to ethical, legal and regulatory mandates and professional standards for advanced nursing practice.
9. Engage in professional behaviors that reflect a commitment to lifelong learning and excellence in advanced nursing practice.