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Apr 19, 2024
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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Nursing M.S.N.
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Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Degree
Role Specializations in Nursing
- Nursing (Major Code 5703)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Major Code 5708).
Admission Requirements
In addition to University requirements for admission, the applicant must have:
- A minimum of a B.S.N. degree from a CCNE- or NLN-accredited school of nursing and RN licensure in good standing in the state in which practicums will be completed.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade below “C” for the last 60 hours taken.
- WTAMU Graduate School acceptance.
- Completion of a basic statistics course with a grade of “C” or higher.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current immunizations, including Hepatitis B.
- Formal application to the Graduate Nursing Program (application fee required).
Refer to the “Graduate Catalog” information about admission requirements.
Transfer Students
Refer to “Procedures and Policies” section of the Undergraduate Catalog. General Requirements
Each student will:
- Complete an approved curriculum of at least 39 semester hours with at least a “B” in every course. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students must complete the approved 46-hour curriculum.
- Pass the comprehensive examination synthesis requirement.
- Comply with any additional Department of Nursing and general University requirements for the master of science degree.
- Select one of two thesis options:
- Option 1—Thesis
- Option 2—Non-Thesis (Student must take six additional hours that enhance research skills or role specialization and enroll in NURS 6120 during their last long semester.)
Nursing
(Major Code: 5703)
Family Nurse Practitioner
(Major Code: 5708)
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