MS-Nursing

• Complete your Master's degree in 2 1/2 years.
• Courses are offered face-to-face with some online options.
• Face-to-face courses are offered in the evenings to accommodate busy schedules.
• Average class size is 15 students, ensuring an interactive experience.
• Can be done part-time or full-time.
• Enrolling every fall, spring and summer.
• Concentrations offered in Education and Administration.
• Fellow students from a variety of disciplines enhance the learning experience and provide a powerful professional network of alumni after graduation.
• The Master of Science degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing

At the end of this program, graduates will:

• Integrate scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, quality improvement and organizational sciences for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
• Evidence leadership skills needed that emphasize ethical and critical decision making, effective working relationships, and a systems-perspective.
• Articulate methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality, as well as apply quality principles within an organization.
• Apply research outcomes within the practice setting, resolve practice problems, work as change agent, and disseminate results.
• Use patient-care technologies to deliver and enhance care and use communication technologies to integrate and coordinate care.
• Intervene at the system level through the policy development process and employ advocacy strategies to influence health, health care and health policy.
• Act as a member and leader of interprofessional teams, communicate, collaborate, and consult with other health professionals to manage and coordinate care for individuals and populations.
• Apply and integrates broad, organizational, client-centered, and culturally appropriate concepts in the planning, delivery, management, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical prevention and population care and services to individuals, families, and aggregates/identified populations.
• Apply an advanced level of understanding of nursing and relevant sciences in direct and indirect care components as appropriate.
• Develop strategies to achieve quality outcomes in care delivery with respect to fiscal and human resources.
• Apply management, leadership, system and chaos theory to the design and implementation of services in a health care system.

* Program and concentration outcomes adapted from:

 Core Standards: The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011).

Supporting Standards:  Nursing Administration: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2009).
                                   American Organization of Nurse Executives Competencies (AONE, 2011).

Masters of Science in Nursing Administration graduates are prepared in areas to support success in becoming certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) exams:

• Nurse Executive (NE-BC)
• Nurse Executive-Advanced (NEA-BC);

                               or

American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) exams:

• Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML)
• Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)

Masters of Science in Nursing Education graduates are prepared in areas to support success in becoming certified through the National League for Nursing (NLN) exam:

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Attending graduate school is one of the best investments you will ever make in yourself and your future. While the benefits related to personal development and growth are priceless, you can also expect your MS-Nursing degree to expand your career options and enhance your earning power in the marketplace. Remember, completing your MS-Nursing degree is an investment in yourself and your career. Be sure to consider not only the total cost of your education, but think about how that total breaks down in terms of monthly costs, which can make your investment feel more manageable and affordable.

Financing your Edgewood College MS-Nursing degree -

Graduate tuition for the 2017-18 school year is $930 per credit. You can expect that cost to rise by approximately 3.5% per year in the future. Most graduate students are working professionals who take courses part-time. The Master of Science in Nursing degree requires completion of a total of 36 credits. Typically, a part-time student completes their MSN in 2-3 years.

Based on current tuition rates, the estimated total tuition cost of your Edgewood College MSN degree would be approximately $33,480.

Financial Aid

Graduate students are eligible for financial aid in the form of Federal Stafford Loans. Learn more about Stafford Loans, including eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Graduate Student Financial Aid

Our admissions and financial aid counselors have worked with thousands of students who have questioned how they could afford to complete their graduate education. They will use their experience to suggest creative solutions for financing your education. We work with students and organizations to manage tuition reimbursement plans, extend tuition discounts to various corporate partners in the region, offer third party billing and monthly payment plans, and work with veterans to maximize their available aid.

Don’t think you can do it? Edgewood College thinks you can!

To be considered for admission, applicants must provide all of the following items. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the School of Nursing for admission consideration.

1. Provide evidence of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission status. (The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the Edgewood College graduate program).
2. Complete and submit graduate application (including $30 fee).This application is for graduate students who want to pursue a master’s degree, certificate, or take courses as a non-degree student. 
3. Request official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic credits be sent directly to Graduate Admissions.
4. Provide two letters of recommendation from nursing supervisors and/or colleagues who can comment on your qualifications for success in graduate school.
5. Submit a written statement of no more than 500 words addressing your ambition to be admitted specifically into Edgewood College’s MSN program.  Please comment on your past educational and professional experiences that will foster your growth and success in this program.
6. Hold a current WI license as a registered professional nurse.
7. Have completed an undergraduate course in statistics within the past three years.  (If longer, this course may be taken after acceptance into the program, but prior to NRS 660).

Applicants seeking admission must also meet the following additional stipulations:

*International Students may have additional admission requirements. Learn more.

Transfer Credits

Upon regular admission, an applicant may submit up to 12 semester hours of graduate credit from other United States regionally accredited (or equivalent) post-secondary institutions for consideration of transfer to Edgewood College for application to a degree program. Approval of the respective department is required. To be considered for application to a degree program, a course must have been taken within the past five years, must have a "B" or better grade for courses receiving a letter grade of  "A" through  "F" (if the grade is "P" the equivalency is determined by the appropriate school or department), must be relevant to the degree program to which it is being applied, and must not have been applied toward another degree. Grades from transfer courses are not computed in the Edgewood College GPA. The transfer of credits for the Studies in Change or Ethics interdisciplinary components requires approval of the Graduate Council IC Subcommittee. 

**Note application process exception for candidates who already have a BSN from Edgewood College: Those who have earned a BSN from Edgewood College within the past 5 years need only apply and provide transcripts from any post-secondary courses completed after attending the College to be considered for admittance.  As alumni of Edgewood College you will:

• Not need to submit letters of recommendation or a written statement
• Not need to pay for the application.  Enter fee waiver code 211.
• Hold at least a 3.0 GPA from your undergraduate degree.     
• Obtain your nursing license within 3 months of graduating with your BSN. 

Request Additional Information:

If you have questions regarding admission, please contact:  
Jenna Alsteen 
608-663-4255 
Jalsteen@edgewood.edu

Edgewood College offers two Graduate Nursing Certificate options: Administration and Education

Administration:

The Nursing Administration certificate program is designed for individuals who are, or are planning on becoming middle to executive level nurse leaders. Courses focus on managing in health systems, healthcare finance, administration roles, business communication and organizational behavior.

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration requires completion of five 3-credit courses totaling 15 credits:

• NRS 615 Healthcare Financing and Regulatory Environments
• NRS 635 Foundations of the Healthcare System
• NRS 645 Advanced Leadership Roles in the Healthcare System
• NRS 735 Nursing Practicum
• BUS 603 Organizational Development and Behavior

Education:

The Nursing Education certificate program is designed for nursing professionals who want to be better prepared to teach clients, staff and students. It provides students with additional preparation in educational principles and theory to support in their teaching roles. Courses focus on areas such as planning education programs or courses, teaching strategies and interpersonal competency in communication with others.

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education requires completion of five 3-credit courses totaling 15 credits:

• NRS 640 Curriculum and Instruction in Nursing
• NRS 650 Advanced Clinical Applications for Nurse Educators 1
• NRS 655 Advanced Clinical Applications for Nurse Educators 2
• NRS 675 Teaching Methodologies in Nursing Education
• NRS 735 Nursing Practicum

Admission Requirements for the Graduate Nursing Certificate:

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements for admission to the Graduate Nursing Certificate Program:

1. Provide evidence of a completion of a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree from a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The cumulative grade point average is computed on the highest degree held at the time of application to the Edgewood College graduate program.

2. Complete and submit graduate application (including $30 fee) to Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions.

3. Request that official transcripts for all graduate academic credits received from any post-secondary institutions be sent directly to Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions.

4. Current license as a registered professional nurse.

5. Minimum of one-year full time experience as a registered nurse or equivalent.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Graduate tuition for the 2017-18 school year is $930 per credit. You can expect that cost to rise by approximately 3.5% per year in the future.

Most graduate students are working professionals who take courses part-time. The Certificate requires completion of a total of 15 credits. Typically, a part-time student completes their Certificate in about 1 year.

Based on current tuition rates, the estimated total tuition cost of your Edgewood College Graduate Nursing Certificate would be approximately $13,950.

Certificate-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.