Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the post-licensure Administration, or Education tracks in the Master of Science in Nursing program, applicants must meet the following criteria and complete the application process:

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a CCNE or ACEN accredited college or university that holds regional accreditation

The RN applicant with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing must meet the following content requirements in addition to general admission requirements for the MSN program:

  • Research-3 credit hour undergraduate course
  • Nursing in the Community-3 credit hour undergraduate course
  • Leadership-3 credit hour undergraduate course

General admission requirements for all post-licensure MSN programs:

  • A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale or a 3.0/4.0 scale from the final 45 hours of undergraduate coursework.
  • A “C” or higher in undergraduate OR graduate statistics
  • One year of clinical nursing experience to matriculate
  • Active United States RN license with no restrictions
  • TOEFL score per the University (as needed)

The following must be submitted as part of the application process:

  • A completed graduate application and application fee submitted to Graduate Admissions at www.msj.edu
  • A one-to-two page typewritten essay with reasons for seeking the Master of Science in Nursing Degree along with a statement of professional goals
  • Professional resume
  • Names and contact information for two professional references
  • Interview with the MSN Program Director or designee

*When all materials are submitted and reviewed, the MSN program director or designee will contact the applicant to arrange a time for an interview.

Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from the Master of Science in Nursing program, the following criteria must be met:

  • Earned cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
  • Completion of the Master of Science in Nursing Program within 5 years of starting the program
  • Earned a minimum of 75% of credits at Mount St. Joseph University
  • Completion and presentation of an Integrative Project
  • Completion of track specific required practicum hours
  • Completion of a graduation application which demonstrates completion of MSN coursework

Program Requirements

Hours: 36-39

Administration Track - 36 hours

NUR 710 Exploring Leadership in Nursing (3)
NUR 730 Human Resource Management for Nursing Administrators (3)
NUR 731 Strategic Management in Nursing Administration (3)
NUR 732 Organizational Management of Health Care Systems (3)
NUR 733 Finance for Nurse Administrators (3)
NUR 734 Nurse Administration Practicum I (3)
NUR 735 Nursing Administration Practicum II (3)
NUR 741 Integrative Project in Nursing Administration (3)
NUR 801 Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice (3)*
NUR 802 Evidence Based Practice (3)*
NUR 804 Global Health Care Policy (3)*
NUR 805 Transforming Health Care Through Technology (3)*

*Can be applied towards the MSJ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree.

Education Track - 39 hours

NUR 700 Advanced Pathopharmacology (3)
NUR 701 Advanced Health Assessment (3)
NUR 702 Clinical Specialty Practicum (3)
NUR 710 Exploring Leadership in Nursing (3)
NUR 720 Teaching & Learning Theories and Strategies (3)
NUR 721 Curriculum Development in Nursing Education (3)
NUR 722 Evaluation in Nursing Education (3)
NUR 723 Nursing Education Practicum (3)
NUR 740 Integrative Project in Nursing Education (3)
NUR 801 Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice (3)*
NUR 802 Evidence Based Practice (3)*
NUR 804 Global Health Care Policy (3)*
NUR 805 Transforming Health Care Through Technology (3)*

*Can be applied towards the MSJ Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree.

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Program Outcomes

The graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program will be able to:

  1. Provide caring, values-based, ethical leadership as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team to improve patient and population health outcomes.
  2. Promote therapeutic interventions within systems and organizations leading to quality improvement and safety.
  3. Utilize information systems and patient care technology to enhance patient care.
  4. Demonstrate the role of the master’s-prepared nurse as a change agent within professional, social, and political arenas.
  5. Analyze current best practices in the specialty area of study through intellectual debate and inquiry and the synthesis of theory and research.