Graduate Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing Curriculum

The Master of Science in Nursing Program educates professional nurses for advanced practice in nursing either as clinical nurse specialists in adult nursing, nurse managers, adult nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse practitioners and provides a foundation for doctoral study in nursing. Students can opt for a dual track of study by adding a gerontological specialization to any of the advanced practice tracks.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Graduate program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared RNs, particularly those who live in rural or medically underserved areas of Northeastern Minnesota, Northern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Whenever possible, clinical experiences are arranged at appropriate sites near the student's home.

Eligibility for the master's degree requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 38 semester credits for the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Adult Nurse Practitioner tracks; 47 semester credits for the Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner tracks and 51 semester credits for the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track. Dual track Gerontology is available with all programs. All program requirements must be completed within seven years. Students who begin the program in the fall and who carry approximately 9-13 credits per semester can complete the program in two academic years. Informational materials detailing aspects of the program is mailed to all applicants.