Nurses with masters’ preparation are and will continue to be in strong demand.
An MSN degree prepares registered nurses with advanced practice nursing knowledge in the areas of nursing education and administration, and advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner. Nurses with this advanced knowledge and advanced practice will enhance health care for the community and impact the health care delivery system. Serving in education, leadership, practice and administrative roles will provide opportunities for enhanced health care delivery systems and ultimately improved health for citizens.
Health care is a growth industry. Continued regional growth in health care cannot be sustained without advancements in the level of nursing care.
IU East partners with other IU regional campuses to offer a flexible and affordable Master of Science in Nursing program for Registered Nurses right within your community.
MS in Nursing Program
3 Tracks Available:
New FNP cohorts begin each January (spring semester) of each year; there are no summer of fall admissions for FNP.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track is to prepare nurses with advanced practice nursing skills. Advanced Practice Nurses are needed to meet the growing regional demand for health care, as well as to address critical shortages of primary care providers. These nurses will provide and enhance access to health care for the community, improving the delivery of health care in the regional area, and ultimately, the health of its citizens. They will also serve in leadership and administrative roles, and implement changes in the health care delivery system.
Applications accepted every semester to begin any semester.
The Nursing Education track will prepare you for faculty roles at universities and colleges, addressing the existing nationwide shortage of nurses and well-prepared nursing faculty. This track also prepares nurses to function as staff educators for various healthcare institutions and community health settings.
Applications accepted every semester to begin any semester.
The Nursing Administration track will enable you to function in advanced level management positions requiring an advanced nursing degree. Hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, extended care facilities, and nurse managed health centers as well as a multitude of community agencies are potential employers of advanced practice nurses.
The MSN program, FNP track prepares completers for licensure in all states and US territories with the following exceptions
It does not prepare completers for licensure in the states of Kansas and Washington.
FNP Pass Rates
Year
ACEN Ultimate Pass Rate
2021
100%
2022
100%
2023
100%
2024
100%
Admission requirements
Acceptance into the program is competitive. The following criteria must be met for admission:
Official transcriptsfrom all post-secondary coursework.
BSN Undergraduate GPAof 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an NLN CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program.
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 minimum)
Essential Abilities. Applicants must agree to the Essential Abilities Policy of the School of Nursing. The policy states that students must demonstrate Essential Abilities in a variety of areas (judgment, neurological function, emotional coping skills, intellectual/conceptual skills, and other behavioral attributions) as well as meeting all progression criteria.
Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen.
CV/Resume: May upload via online application
References. Applicants must provide two professional references via online application (academic references are acceptable but at least one clinical reference should be submitted).
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.
