The RN-MSN Option is for registered nurses who have an associate degree or diploma in nursing who wish to obtain both the BSN and MSN degrees. Through this program, students may realize savings in both time and tuition.
Admission Requirements
Application is made through the Office of Admissions and through Graduate Admissions as a non-degree graduate student. When students complete the courses required for the BSN, they are formally reviewed for acceptance into the MSN program, which requires the following:
- 3.000 grade point average in previous college level work
- Updated copies of transcripts
- Evidence of unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state in which clinical coursework will be completed
- Letters of recommendation from three clinical peers/supervisors who attest to communication and clinical competence (Valpo alumni need only submit two)
All academic policies beginning on page 100 apply to the RN-MSN program.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
In order to progress to masters level courses, a student must have both a 3.000 cumulative and nursing grade point average. All academic policies beginning on page 100 apply to the MSN program.
Nursing Liability Insurance
In connection with the clinical practice component of the nursing program, all students in the MSN Program, beginning with their first clinical course (NUR 505 ), must secure professional liability insurance provided by the University.
Program Requirements
In addition to completing all courses required for the BSN at Valparaiso University, the student must complete the following Nursing Requirements:
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