Admissions

Admission to the master’s program requires approval by the faculty and is based on the applicant’s qualifications as evidenced by grade point average, essay, official transcripts, and references. Acceptance into the program is competitive. Students select a major area of study at the time they apply for admission to the MSN program. New FNP cohorts begin each January (spring semester) of each year; there are no summer or fall admissions for FNP.

• BSN Undergraduate GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an NLN CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program. Official transcripts need to be submitted from all post-secondary coursework.
• Copy of current RN license. Current unencumbered license or multistate license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the states where practicum experiences will be completed. 
• Statistics grade (by transcript or current completion at IU campus): Applicants need to have a grade of C or higher in a three credit, undergraduate college credit statistics course (or successfully complete prior to Research, R500).
• Personal Statement (goal statement): An essay that addresses the following: 
  • Identify your academic goals, career objectives, why you are applying to this program and the qualifications you have that make you a strong candidate for admission. (200-word count limit)
  • Describe significant professional and life experiences that have prepared you for a master’s education. Please discuss these experiences in detail. (400-word count limit)
  • All students contribute to creating a diverse and inclusive environment when diversity is broadly defined. Whether by a personal attribute, characteristic, culture, experience, or behavior, please tell us how you believe you will contribute to the diversity of Indiana University and the nursing profession. The concept of diversity includes the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, and religious beliefs. (200-word count limit)
• Essential Abilities.
• Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen.
• CV/Resume
• References
• Clinical practice. For the FNP track, two years of relevant full-time clinical practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and currently working as an RN is preferred. For the education or administration track, one year of clinical experience as an RN is preferred.

For more information about the MSN program, admission criteria, or the application process please contact the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:
Paula Baumann, Associate Dean for Nursing Graduate Programs
(765) 973-8338, pkbauman@iu.edu
2325 Chester Blvd
Hayes 205
Richmond, Indiana 47374

How to Apply

You are a dedicated nursing professional, and we are thrilled you are interested in advancing your knowledge and skill by applying to our graduate program.

To Apply

• Application Deadline: Application opens April 1 and the deadline to submit is September 15 for a spring semester start
• Apply to IU East as a Graduate Student.
  • If this is your first visit to the IU Graduate Application, create an account or log in with your account information.
  • This account is specific to your graduate application. If you are a prior IU student you will not use your IU username and passphrase to log in.

After submitting your application

• Request Official Transcripts
  • Transcripts uploaded to your application account are considered unofficial. 
  • Official transcripts should be sent directly from all colleges or universities previously attended to:
    • Electronically to applynow@iue.edu
    • Mail: Office of Admissions, 2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374
  • If you have attended Indiana University, we can access your official IU transcript and you are not required to request an additional copy.
• Complete a criminal background check and urine drug screen.

Please send any additional references/documents to:
Paula Baumann, Associate Dean for Nursing Graduate Programs
2325 Chester Blvd.
Hayes 205
Richmond, Indiana 47374.

Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Courses

The FNP concentration is 44 credit hours in length over seven semesters with 600 total clinical hours. The clinical hours for FNP are split over four different courses/semesters. Students will begin their study with didactic courses, building the theoretical and contextual background necessary for advanced nursing practice and knowledge. They will progress to track specific courses in FNP and will conclude with a culminating practicum course and project.

• Semester 1 (6 cr.)
  • NURS-P 505: Population Health
  • NURS-N 504: Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice
• Semester 2 (6 cr.)
  • NURS-I 630: Nursing Informatics
  • NURS-F 570: Assessment of Individuals, Families, and Communities
  • NURS-F 585: Health Assessment Lab
• Semester 3 (6 cr.)
  • NURS-Y 612: Advanced Pharmacology across the Lifespan
  • NURS-Y 515: Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan
• Semester 4 (7 cr.)
  • NURS-R 500: Research Methods
  • NURS-F 580 and NURS-F 586: Primary Care I and practicum (75 clinical hours)
• Semester 5 (7 cr.)
  • NURS-F 581 and NURS-F 587: Primary Care II and practicum (75 clinical hours)
  • NURS-D 615: Patient Quality and Safety
• Semester 6 (6 cr.)
  • NURS-F 582: Primary Care III
  • NURS-F 588: Primary Care practicum (225 clinical hours)
• Semester 7 Culminating Experience (6 cr.)
  • NURS-F 578: Primary Health Care Nursing for Families
  • NURS-F 589: Practicum (225 clinical hours)