- RN-MSN PROGRAM
Students at VALPO are required to complete experiences in a clinical environment.
The College of Nursing admits registered nurses who want to earn a Masters in Nursing degree through an accelerated option. Registered Nurses may complete the BSN and MSN degree in less than three years. Acceptable transfer credit hours from another college or university and credit by examination may be applied toward required and elective credit hours.
Special Requirements for Admission to RN-MSN Option:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous college level work
- Transcripts from accredited ADN or Diploma Nursing Program
- Evidence of Indiana Registered Nurse License
- Completion of all general education courses required for BSN at Valparaiso University (with exception of Theology course and 9 elective credits)
Note: Applicants who do not have all general education courses can enroll in RN-BSN option until they meet these criteria.
Pre-requisites required:
Credits
CORE 110 - The Human Experience 5 CORE 115 - The Human Experience 5 CHEM 111 - General Chemistry 4 BIO 151 - Human Biology 4 BIO 152 - Human Biology 4 BIO 210 - Microbiology
4 BIO 260 - Human Nutrition 3 PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 PSY 201 - Statistical Methods 3 PSY 330 - Child & Adolescent Development 3 Humanities 3 Theology Foundational Level 3 Physical Education (waived) 1 Elective Credits 6 FULL TIME PLAN OF STUDY
Fall Semester :
Credits
NUR 275 - Transition to Professional Nursing 4 NUR 318 - Global Health Issues 3 NUR 470 - Management and Leadership Strategies for the Professional Nurse 3 BIO 590 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Following completion of the preceding course work with a GPA of 2.5 or above, the following 50 undergraduate nursing credits will be awarded:
Awarded Nursing Courses:
Credits
NUR 203 Health Assessment 3 NUR 210 Therapeutic Interventions for the Professional Nurse
4 NUR 212 - Intro to Community Based Nursing 3 NUR 325 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 5 NUR 341 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 5 NUR 351 Gerontological Nursing 3 NUR 354 Nursing Care of Adults I 5 NUR 356 Nursing Care of Adults II 5 NUR 415 Introduction to Nursing Research 3 NUR 425 Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family 5 NUR 458 Complex Health Care Needs of Adults 4 NUR 480 Professional Role Practicum 5 Spring Semester:
NUR 460 - Public Health Nursing 5 NUR 670 - Research for Evidence-Based Practice 3 Theology (undergraduate course) 3
BSN Degree Awarded
Apply to Graduate Office and be admitted into MSN program
Tuition: Graduate Rate
Fall Semester:
Credits
NUR 612 - Foundational Concepts 3 NUR 641 - Foundations of Nursing Education 3 NUR 662 - Theorical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing 3 Spring Semester:
Credits
NUR 605 - Advanced Health Assessment 3 NUR 606 - Pharmacologic Principles for Advanced Practice Nursing 3 NUR 642 - Clinical Instruction in Nursing Education 3 Fall Semester:
Credits
NUR 643 - Curriculum Development for Nursing Education 3 Graduate Elective 3 MSN Degree Awarded
*Note: Course work may be completed on a part-time basis.
If you are interested in having your transcript reviewed to determine how transfer credit will be applied to course requirements, contact the College of Nursing at (219)464-5292 or e-mail suzanne.zentz@valpo.edu .
If you're interested in applying, visit the Valparaiso University Admissions Website.