RN to MSN

Program Description:

The RN-MSN program is offered to foreign-educated doctors who hold a nursing license and nurses who earned a Baccalaureate degree in a nursing-related field. This curriculum is designed to build upon a student's nursing education and professional experiences. This program will allow these professional nurses with previous medical and strong educational backgrounds to acquire evidence-based knowledge and the necessary skills to provide direct patient services at an advanced level. A total of fifty-five (55) credit hours are required for graduation. FNU awards a Master of Science Degree in Nursing upon completion of the program.

Program Requirements (55 Credits)

Courses (55 Credits)

NUR 3805	Nursing Role and Scope	3
NUR 3165	Applied Nursing Research	3
NUR 3125	Pathophysiology I	4
NUR 3178	Complementary and Alternative Health Care	3
NUR 3655	Culture in Nursing	3
NUR 4870	Nursing Informatics	3
NGR 5101	Nursing Theory	3
NGR 5141	Advanced Pathophysiology	3
NGR 6812	Nursing Research and Evidence Based	3
NGR 5035	Advanced Health Assessment	3
NGR 5891	Health Care Policy	3
NGR 6172	Advanced Pharmacology	3
NGR 5674	Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Principles	3
NGR 6636	Health Promotion and Role Development in Advanced Nursing Practice	3
NGR 6871	Health Care Informatics	3
NGR 6942	Nurse Leadership and Management Practicum	3
NGR 5700	Decision Making	3
NGR 6970	MSN Capstone Project	3

Students must satisfactorily complete all undergraduate courses prior to attempting any graduate courses. NGR6970 MSN Capstone Project must be scheduled in the final term of the program.

Academic Requirements:

1. Students in the RN-MSN program are required to obtain a grade of "B" or above in all courses, including the 3000-4000 level BSN courses. 
2. A grade of "C" or below is a failing grade.
3. Students are permitted to repeat any failed program course only once. Two failing grades in the same course will result in termination from the program. 

Admission Requirements: RN-MSN

1. A Baccalaureate degree in a nursing-related field, or a Foreign Medical Degree with transcript equivalencies from an accredited Credential Evaluation Agency. FNU reserves the right to choose the Credential Evaluation Agency.
2. If the undergraduate GPA is less than 2.5, a GMAT score of 400 and above or a GRE composite score of 150 (or 900) is required.
3. Applicant must have a current unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse in the United States. Out-of-state applicants must be eligible for endorsement by the Florida Board of Nursing.
4. Applicants with a foreign degree who lack academic experience in an English language environment must demonstrate English proficiency, which can be established through one of the following:
   • Meeting Florida Board of Nursing English competency examinations’ requirements.
   • A score of 62 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL in each section with an acceptable level of intermediate or fair and above).
   • A score of 4.5 on the IELTS
   • A score of 43 or above on the PTE Academic.
   • A score of 396 or above on the Kaplan International (KITE)
   • A Score of CEFR level "B1" on the National Geographic Learning Online Placement Test administered by FNU. 
   • An earned grade of (C) or above in ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and SPC 1017.
5. A completed program enrollment application.
6. Two letters of recommendation from professional references who can attest to the prospective student's potential for advanced practice studies and leadership. One letter must be from a supervisor or a faculty.
7. Current resume or curriculum vitae.
8. Official (sealed) transcript from the undergraduate nursing institution.
9. A written essay of a minimum of 250 words depicting the reason for pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
10. Entrance Interview with the Nursing Faculty and Academic Leadership. (Program acceptance decisions are based on the prospective student's qualifications, merits, professional experiences, and contributions to the nursing profession).
11. Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is strongly recommended.