Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

College of Nursing 131 R.N. to M.S.N. Program Description This program is for licensed registered nurses who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree and a master’s degree, seeking to accelerate the educational experience into one program. The program is offered in various education formats including face-to-face, online, and hybrid for the first three semesters. Once the student transitions and is taking master’s degree courses, the program is fully online. These students will obtain a B.S.N. degree in the fifth semester and a master’s degree at the end of their program. This program prepares practicing nurses to become professional leaders within the nursing practice. Students are required to be continuously enrolled in the program by taking at least one graduate course each term. M.S.N. Program Description The M.S.N. program offers additional education for B.S.N.-prepared nurses working or interested in the areas of nursing education and health systems leadership. These courses are taught online by faculty members with advanced preparation and extensive experience in the areas of specialization. For the students who have a bachelor’s degree that is not in nursing, NSU offers a bridge course once a year during the fall term that will prepare the nurse to pursue the M.S.N. degree in the following semester. Courses are offered in an online format. Students are required to be continuously enrolled in the program by taking at least one graduate course each term. Exit Requirements for M.S.N. Programs All students must meet with their adviser during the last semester of enrollment and review their CAPP report and completion of all required courses. All students who are required or wish to attend graduation must apply for graduation online and are responsible for graduation fee payment prior to conferral of degree. Degrees cannot be conferred if there are any financial holds remaining on the student’s account. All main campus students are required to attend the graduation ceremony. Information related to graduation is provided on the NSUWeb site and is sent via email from admissions. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Description This M.S.N. program offers additional education for B.S.N.-prepared nurses working or interested in obtaining an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse degree. This program offers courses that prepare the nurse to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam. Classes are offered in hybrid, classroom, and online format. Students are required to be continuously enrolled in the program by taking at least one graduate course each term. Post-M.S.N. in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certi cate Programs This program is for a nurse who has obtained an M.S.N. degree and now wishes to obtain an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certificate. This knowledge will prepare the nurse to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination. The coursework will include all of the specialty course content related to clinical practice and preparation for this role. Students are required to be continuously enrolled in the program by taking at least one graduate course each term. Exit Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, FNP Programs All students must meet with their adviser during the last semester of enrollment and review their CAPP report and completion of all required courses. All students must apply for graduation online and are responsible for graduation fee payment, should they plan on attending graduation, prior to conferral of