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Master of Science in Nursing
Student Nurse Handbook
2010-2012
Academic and Christian Discovery
School of NursingMSN Student Handbook 2011-2012
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Master of Science in Nursing
STUDENT NURSE HANDBOOK
2011-2012
“Educating individuals committed to competence and compassion in the
nursing profession, serving God and society”
www.anderson.edu/nursing
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Policies will be reviewed and updated or changed on an as-needed basis. Students will be notified of changes by email,
announcements in class, and/or the website.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Campus Resources……………………………………………….……………………… 4
Section I- Curriculum……………………………………….………………………..…...5
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….5
Overview of the School of Nursing……………………………………………...…….5
Program Descriptions……………………………………………………………...…...5
Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………...…6
Statement of Compliance…………………………………………………………...….6
Accreditation………………………………………………………………………...…6
Philosophy of School of Nursing……………………………………………………....6
MSN Graduate Outcomes…………………………………………………………...…8
Admission Criteria for MSN Tracks………………………………………………...…8
Additional requirements for students with BSN from a Foreign University…………..9
Academic Surveillance………………………………………………………………...9
RN to MSN Option………………………………………………………………….....9
MSN Course Descriptions…………………………………………………................11
MSN Curriculum Plans…………………………………………………………….....14
Criteria for Full-Time Study…………………………………………………….…....17
Code for Nurses………………………………………………………………..……..17
Student Records………………………………………………………………..……..18
Section II- Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements……...………...…...19
Admission Procedure……………………………………………………………..…..19
Program Articulation with MBS Curriculum…………………………………..…….19
Transfer Credit…………………………………………………………………..…....19
Guest Students…………………………………………………………………….….19
Progression……………………………………………………………………..……..19
Grading Policy…………………………………………………………………….….20
Graduation and Degree Requirements………………………………………………..21
Change of Track………………………………………………………………..……..21
Pinning and Commencement Ceremony Participants………………………...………21
Dismissal/ Withdrawal…………………………………………………………..……21
Grade Appeals and Grievance Procedures………………………………………..…..21
Procedure for Appealing a Grade………………………………………………….…21
Incomplete………………………………………………………………….................22
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Section III- Policies Pertaining to Clinical Experiences………………………………....23
Immunization, CPR, and Criminal History Policy…………………………………...23
Student Incident or Injury…………………………………………………………….23
Liability Insurance…………………………………………………………................24
Intercultural Experience……………………………………………………................24
Section IV- Student Affairs……………………………………………………...............25
Nursing and Business Cohorts………………………………………………………..25
Tuition Policy………………………………………………………………………....25
Behavior Expectations………………………………………………………………..25
Governance…………………………………………………………………………...25
Clinical Coursework………………………………………………………………….25
Academic Integrity……………………………………………………………………25
Attendance…………………………………………………………………................26
Samples of Student Work for Program Use…………………………………………..26
Computer Technology Requirements……………………………………………...…26
Email………………………………………………………………………………….27
Career Development Services………………………………………………………...27
Upsilon Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International…………………………27
Nicholson Library Resources…………………………………………………………27
Appendices……………………………………………………………………………….28
Permission to Copy/Retain Class Assignments………………………………………29
Immunization Record Form…………………………………………………………..30
Clinical Experience Release Agreement Form……………………………………….31
Release of Information………………………………………………………………..32
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CAMPUS RESOURCES
Anderson University
Campus Operator, 765-649-9071
Bookstore
Textbook Information, 765-641-4152
Career Development – Maryann Coty
765-641-3787
Falls School of Business
765-641-4329
Toll free 888-622-4723
mba@anderson.edu
Information Technology Services
765-641-4299
Student Financial Services – Nelda Ely
765-641-4368
800-421-1026
nlely@anderson.edu
Nicholson Library
Circulation Desk, 765-641-4286
Reference Information desk 765-641-4280
Payments and Billing Procedures
Contact Nelda Ely in Student Financial Services
Printing Services
765-641-4159
Police and Security Services
765-641-4154
Post Office
765-641-4135
School of Education
765-641-4399
School of Nursing
765-641-4390
Toll free 866-575-7148
msn@anderson.edu
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SECTION I Curriculum
INTRODUCTION
This catalog is prepared as a resource for students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Anderson
University (AU). It contains information regarding the policies and procedures that govern and guide graduate students and
faculty. Policies and procedures are updated every year, but may be revised more frequently with the approval of the SON
Faculty Governing Committee. Changes are communicated to students through email, announcements in class, or by other
means deemed necessary by the faculty or administration of the university. Students are also advised to consult the MBA
Student Handbook, School of Education Student Handbook and the Anderson University Graduate Academic Catalog.
OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
In 1973, in response to closure of a diploma program of nursing at Saint John’s Hospital, the School of Nursing was
established, offering an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) program in 1986, and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2002. The Associate of Science Degree program
successfully graduated 755 individuals until it was closed in May 1991.
In the early 80’s, the program offered a 2+2 program for three years. This served as a transition to the present degree
offering. In 1986, the department received permission from the University Board of Trustees, Administration, and University
faculty to initiate the process of dropping the 2+2 program and offering the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The
first traditional students graduated in 1992. The BSN program continues to date.
In 1995, the Anderson University School of Nursing began offering a program allowing associate degree-registered nurses to
complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. This program extended over three calendar years with the majority of the
instruction occurring on the weekends. Having met the community needs, it was decided in 1999 to only offer the traditional
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. However, a need was again identified for this type of continuing education in 2009,
and the RN-BSN Completion Program was initiated, with substantial curricular changes, in the fall of 2010.
The MSN program was initiated in 2002 as a dual degree program leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a
Master of Business Administration (MBA), referred to as the MSN-MBA program. The first students were admitted in 2004.
In fall of 2005, the initial CCNE accreditation site visit was held. In spring of 2011, the program was granted accreditation
for a full ten years, the maximum number granted by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
In 2007, the faculty of the School of Nursing (SON) began discussing the option of expanding the MSN program by adding
more concentrations or tracks. In fall of 2008, the graduate faculty met to explore the option of expanding the MSN as well
as other programs on campus. In February, 2009, the SON faculty voted to adopt two new tracks (education and
administration); the approval of the university Graduate Council was received in April, 2009. The dual degree option
continues to be offered.
The dual degree is offered in collaboration with the Falls School of Business (FSB). The School of Education (SOE)
supports the nursing education track.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Nursing Administration Track
The Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in nursing administration offers advanced nursing practice
knowledge, skills, and abilities to be effective nurse administrators while providing the opportunity for personal and
career growth. Students will be equipped with the tools needed by nurse administrators to lead change to improve
quality outcomes and direct departments and programs in healthcare organizations. Opportunities for the
exploration of international healthcare organizations, policy development, and project management are integral
components of the curriculum.
Building on the tradition of excellence of the School of Nursing’s baccalaureate program, this 37 credit
hour program can be completed in as little as 26 months. All courses are taught by faculty in their respective
disciplines. All nursing courses meet curriculum requirements established by the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing (AACN). The MSN is fully accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Graduates will be eligible for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification as a Nurse Executive,
Advanced (NE-BC) once work requirements are met.
MSN-MBA
This dual degree program enables students to earn both a MSN and MBA degree simultaneously and in a
shorter period of time than pursuing each independently. The curriculum expands on the MSN administration track.
Students are equipped with advanced business knowledge necessary to lead change to improve quality outcomes and
direct departments and leadership within healthcare organizations.
This 55 credit hour program can be completed in as little as 36 months. All nursing courses meet
curriculum requirements established by the AACN. The MSN is fully accredited by the Commission for Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), and the MBA by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP). Graduates will be eligible for ANCC certification as a Nurse Executive, Advanced (NE-BC) once work
requirements are met.
Nursing Education Track
The MSN with a focus in nursing education integrates advanced knowledge from the disciplines of nursing
and education. Master’s prepared students will develop competence in applying teaching/learning principles needed
to work with patients and/or students across the continuum of care in a variety of setting. Coursework will include
preparation in curriculum design and development, teaching methodologies, educational needs assessment, and
learner-centered theories and methods.
The education track is 41 credit hours of study that can be completed in as little as 26 months. The MSN program is
fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the School of Education by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Graduates will be eligible for the Certification
for Nurse Educators (CNE) exam offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN) once work requirements are
met.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Anderson University School of Nursing was established in 1973 in response to the community's need for nurses to
provide care in local institutions. Since that time the program has evolved to one offering baccalaureate and masters level
nursing education and is dedicated to “Educating individuals committed to competence and compassion in the nursing
profession, serving God and society” (approved 3/2004, reaffirmed 5/2009, 5/2011).
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Anderson University maintains compliance with applicable Federal and State statutes related to private institutions of higher
education including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as amended; the Student Right to Know Act,
as amended; and the Solomon Amendment. In compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991, Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 as amended, the university does not discriminate in its educational programs or admissions procedures. Anderson
University is a not-for-profit exempt organization as described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ACCREDITATION
Anderson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
The MSN is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MBA is accredited by the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Masters in Education program is accredited by the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
PHILOSOPHY OF SCHOOL OF NURSING
Persons: Persons are an integration of the six domains of the human experience, which include the physical, emotional,
intellectual, environmental, social-cultural, and spiritual components of the human being. These six components are
inseparable and complement each other in all aspects of human existence. Each person, as a unique creation of God, is
irreplaceable. To honor and serve God and others is the ultimate purpose of the human experience.
Persons are living systems that are in constant interaction with the environment and capable of adaptation and self-
determination. Persons should view themselves as valuable and should be esteemed by others. The life cycle of each person
involves many transformations and opportunities for growth and development.
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Individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations with varying socio-cultural characteristics nurture persons in
growth and development. They teach the skills that regulate, maintain and/or promote life, health and well-being. These
learned actions allow persons to perform self-care. At times and for various reasons, persons have limited ability to perform
the self-care action(s) needed. This condition is called a self-care deficit. Persons with self-care deficits may seek assistance
to resolve the deficit and, therefore, become recipients of nursing care.
In the same way that individuals perform self-care actions, families, groups, communities, and populations also perform skills
that are considered self-care. These groups of persons may also have self-care deficits. Families, groups, communities, and
populations may also seek assistance in resolving a deficit and thus become recipients of nursing care.
Environment: The environment has an internal and an external component. The patient and the nurse act and interact within
the environment. For the nurse to function in the emerging global environment, knowledge of ecology, resources, economic
and geo-political issues is essential.
The patient and the nurse bring their own perceptions, shaped by the components of the environment, when interacting in a
health care setting. These perceptions affect behavior patterns that influence and motivate health and well-being.
Health: Health is a dynamic state encompassing the six domains of the human experience and exists on a continuum from
optimal wellness to death. Health is not an end in itself, but a means to a fulfilled life. Living a life of faith with respect to
things hoped for and striving for constructive service to humankind and devotion to God are important components of health.
Health is achieved when self-care agency is greater than or equal to the self-care need of the patient. Self-care behaviors help
to promote growth and development, support life processes and maintain integrated functioning. Self-care behaviors also
support health by preventing or regulating disease and/or regulating disability. A person's self-appraisal of well-being and
wholeness is valuable in relationship to objective health indicators. To achieve and maintain health the individual, family,
community, and population must be empowered to act responsibly in matters of self-care.
Nursing: Nursing is a profession that incorporates holistic care for those persons unable to provide the amount and quality of
required self-care. The goal of nursing is to empower self-care, promote wellness, prevent illness, restore health and
facilitate coping. The nurse, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary health care team, is accountable and responsible for
providing interventions that generate positive patient outcomes. The nursing profession requires the synthesis of theoretical
and experiential knowledge, the application of social, cultural, interpersonal and technological skills and the motivation to
serve others with compassion.
Nurses evaluate and utilize research findings to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate nursing systems for patients
who exhibit optimal, minimal, and partial self-care agency. This system is designed in collaboration with the patient and
maintains sensitivity to the patient’s ethical, spiritual and cultural values. Nursing care is evaluated by observing both the
effectiveness and efficiency of the plan. The professional roles of the nurse include those of provider of care, designer,
manager, coordinator, and member of the profession. As a serving profession, the nurse cares for the individual, family,
community, and population in a manner that requires effort, perseverance, ingenuity and human and material resources.
Nursing Education: Professional nursing is a balance between science and art. Nurses implement holistic, patient-centered
care that reflects an understanding of human growth and development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management
and nursing management across the health-illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare settings. Additionally,
integration of knowledge, skills, and values from the liberal arts assists nurses in providing safe, humanistic care as an
advocate for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Emphasis is placed on the value of expanding the
nurse role to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings with complementary professions.
The goal of the program is to educate students to be self-care agents. Students must learn to think critically and creatively in
order to achieve their highest potential as nurses and assume responsibility and accountability for ongoing professional
development and lifelong learning in a perpetually changing healthcare environment. Improving health requires futuristic
thinking and adopting advocacy roles for individuals, families, communities, and populations. Learning in a Christian
environment provides a unique value system that fosters commitment for service. Local and global experiences prepare
students to be sensitive to the needs of culturally diverse patients and to purposefully adopt a style of Christian servant.
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The knowledge for nursing practice and the needs of nursing are changing rapidly. Students must be prepared to practice in
conditions of constant change; therefore, the emphasis of learning is on concepts that are transferable and applicable to many
situations. The ability to change is enhanced through the use of a nursing model, which encourages flexibility and
adaptation.
Nursing knowledge consists of cognitive, affective and psychomotor components. Students and faculty share responsibility
for the educational process within a climate of mutual respect. Students are actively involved in critical thinking endeavors
such as experiencing, analyzing, questioning and evaluating within a caring Christian community. Faculty value the varied
learning needs of students and facilitate experiential opportunities that assist the student to meet specified educational goals,
articulate previous learning, develop meaningful relationships and mature in self-understanding and professional conduct.
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MSN GRADUATE OUTCOMES
At the completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
1. 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.
2. Synthesize principles of organizational and systems leadership to promote high quality and safe patient care.
3. Apply quality principles within an organization to be an effective leader and change agent.
4. Integratestheory, evidence, clinical judgment, research, and intraprofessional perspectives to improve practice and
associated health outcomes for patient aggregates.
5. Utilize patient-care technologies and communication technologies to coordinate, deliver,
enhance, and integrate care.
6. Utilize policy development process and employ advocacy strategies to influence health
and health care.
7. Assume role as a member and leader of interprofessional teams, communicates,
collaborates, and consults with other health professionals to manage and coordinate care.
8. Apply and integrate 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.
9. Demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of nursing and relevant sciences as well
as the ability to integrate this knowledge into direct and indirect patient care.
10. Integrate the mission of Anderson University within the advanced
nursing practice role. (Revised 5/2011)
ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR MSN (ALL TRACKS)
1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (from a nationally accredited School of Nursing).
2. Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Indiana or eligibility for licensure
3. One year work experience preferred*
4. Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above. If the undergraduate GPA is below 2.75, the student may be admitted under
academic surveillance. After completing six credit hours of graduate course work with a final grade of “B” or above, the
student is fully admitted to the program.
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Admission essay
7. Evidence of current CPR certification for healthcare providers from an American Heart Association certification
program (Red Cross certification is not acceptable). This requirement must be completed between April 1 and May 31 to
insure certification is current through the following academic year.
8. Documentation of current immunizations including Tetanus/Diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap), measles/mumps/rubella
(MMR), Varicella (chickenpox), titer required, Hepatitis B series, titer required, and Polio.
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Annual tuberculosis (TB) screening conducted between April 1 and May 31. If your health record indicates that you had
a positive PPD: (Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacteriumtuberculosis in Health-Care Settings,
2005), Healthcare workers (HCW) with a baseline positive or newly positive TST or BAMT result should receive one
chest radiograph to exclude a diagnosis of TB disease.”
After the baseline chest radiograph is performed and the result is documented, repeat radiographs are not needed not
needed unless symptoms or signs of TB disease develop or a clinician recommends a repeat chest radiograph. Instead of
participating in serial testing for M.tuberculosis infection, HCWs with a positive test result for M. tuberculosis infection
should receive a symptom screen. (Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2005, p 30).
The positive PPD record will be updated annually while enrolled in the School of Nursing documenting the absence of
clinical symptoms by the AU Health Services Department.
9. Criminal background check from Certified Background.com
10. Malpractice Insurance fee
*Additional admission requirements that must be met for admission to the MBA
1. Two years work experience
2. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
3. Prerequisite course work in the following courses:
Accounting or Finance
Economics
Management or Marketing (a BSN management course may fulfill this requirement)
Statistics or Calculus (a BSN nursing research course may fulfill this requirement)
NOTE: The undergraduate prerequisite courses for the MBA may be fulfilled during the program. Student not meeting
admission requirements may be admitted on academic surveillance at the discretion of the faculty.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH BSN FROM A FOREIGN UNIVERSITY
1. Holds a registered nurse's license in Indiana or from another state or has applied for an Indiana license. Foreign
licensure will not be accepted.
2. Achieved at or above the following minimum scores for English competency:
TOEFL Paper version – 550
TOEFL Electronic version – 213
TOEFL Internet version – 79
IELTS – 6.5 with no subscore lower than 6
3. Complete bridge courses as determined by the faculty.
ACADEMIC SURVEILLANCE
If a student does not meet the GPA requirement for admission to the MSN program, the individual may be admitted on
academic surveillance. If the student receives a “B” or above in 6 credit hours of graduate level course work, the individual
will be fully admitted to the program.
RN to MSN OPTION
If a student wishes to enroll in any of the MSN tracks but does not have a BSN, the individual must show evidence of having
attained the BSN essential knowledge. Applicants must document knowledge and skill in the areas listed below through
prior course work, portfolio of work or personal experience, or completion of prerequisite coursework offered by an
accredited college or university. Each student’s transcript and supporting evidence will be examined by the Graduate
Coordinator and/or faculty of the School of Nursing. Gaps requiring prerequisite coursework will be identified, and an
individual curriculum plan will be developed for the student. A portfolio fee of $75.00 will be assessed for evaluation of
work or personal experience.
Liberal education (15 hours)
History and the contemporary world
o History
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o Econ
o Sociology
o Political science
o Global studies
o Foreign language
The aesthetic
o Art
o Music
o Literature
o Dance
Basic organizational and systems leadership for quality care and patient safety
NURS 4560 Nursing Leadership or an equivalent course
Applicants may portfolio out of this course if the individual holds an administrative position
The individual (11 hours)
o English composition – (3 hours required at the ENGL 1120 level or higher)
o Oral communication
o Fitness and health
o Individual thought and behavior
Psychology
Ethics
Philosophy
Human Development
Other courses that emphasize valuing as philosophy
Scholarship for Evidence-Based Practice
Research methods course – a statistics course alone is not equivalent to what is needed for this requirement
Information Management and application of patient care technology
Applicants may portfolio out of this requirement through documented use of clinical information systems, computer
literacy, other computerized devices
A job description or employer-based acknowledgement of the above competencies may be used to meet the
requirement
Healthcare policy: Finance and regulatory environments
Applicants may portfolio out of this requirement if the individual holds an administrative position and can document
evidence of understanding for financial and regulatory processes
Interprofessional communication and collaboration for improving patient health outcomes
Applicants may portfolio out of this requirement if the individual holds an administrative position or serves on a
standing committee within his/her place of employment
Clinical prevention and population health
Applicants may portfolio out of this requirement if the individual holds a position in community health or school
nursing
Professionalism and professional values
Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline are assumed to have been taught the values of
professionalism
Baccalaureate generalist nursing practice
Applicants who hold a Registered Nurse license are assumed to have essential generalist nursing knowledge
The environment: Science and Mathematics (7 hours)
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Additional admission requirements
Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
A minimum of 25 credit hours at the upper division level
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Indiana or eligibility for licensure
One year work experience preferred (two years work experience required for MSN-MBA option)
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above. If the undergraduate GPA is below 2.75, the student may be admitted on
academic surveillance
Three letters of recommendation
Admission essay
Current CPR certification
Negative Mantoux, current immunizations
Criminal background report
Successful completion of AU SON’s bridge courses
Code:
Denotes a major component of the BSN Essentials document
Indicates a major component of AU’s liberal arts curriculum. Note that Christian and Biblical studies will not be
required since the student is not receiving an undergraduate degree from AU
Denotes a course or the manner in which a student could meet the requirement but is not a required element.
Additional admission requirements
MSN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NURS 5010 Introduction to GraduateNursing Study (1cr.)
Introduces students to Anderson University School of Nursing, access to resources, and the roles and expectations of
graduate nursing students. Provides a bridge from the BSN to MSN programs including an understanding of advanced
nursing practice.
NURS 6010 – Nursing Ethics (1 cr.)
Ethical theories are discussed, integrating the ethical decision making process within the framework of advanced nursing
professional practice.
NURS 6020 – Nursing Informatics (3 cr.) – This course examines the nurse’s role in health information technology.
Topics will include nursing’s role in evaluating, purchasing, implementing, and supporting information system technology.
Emphasis will be placed upon project management skills utilized in the field of healthcare informatics. Use of databases,
media, and computer applications are discussed including analysis of application processes.
NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care (3 cr.)
Analysis of funding for healthcare organizations. Focus on the economics of healthcare and fiscal management within the
context of American and global healthcare systems.
NURS 6140 Diversity in Health Care (3 cr. – 1.5 cr. didactic, 1.5 cr. clinical- 67.5 clock hours of clinical)
Nursing care, as practiced in multiple cultures and with underserved populations, is analyzed with a focus on understanding
the diverse patient/patient and healthcare organizations. Students are expected to spend time in a culture other than their own
within the United States or another country. Expenses for the experience are the responsibility of the student.
Pre-reqs – NURS 5010, 6020, 6010.
NURS 6150 Issues in Nursing Higher Education (2 cr.)
Explores the differences between community colleges and universities, including the various organizational structures.
Examines the traditional faculty roles of teaching, research, and service. Identifies the importance of collaboration with
supportive disciplines, legal aspects of higher education, and the role of accreditation. Content aimed toward CNE exam
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NURS 6160 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (3 cr. – 2 cr. didactic, 1 cr. clinical- 45 clock hours of
clincial)
Introduces the role of teacher in nursing. Provides the tools and skills needed to create, implement, assess, and evaluate
effective units of instruction including but not limited to didactic and clinical teaching. Examines the interconnection of
program, course, and unit objectives. Includes practicum/clinical experiences for demonstration and exploration of teaching
and evaluation methods. (This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 6160)
NURS 6220 – Nursing Theory (3 cr.)
Nursing conceptual and theoretical frameworks and models are discussed. Application of nursing theory to practice and
research is analyzed.
NURS 6240 – Nursing Research (3 cr.)
Research methods and design are explored. Critique of literature and valuing evidence based practice are emphasized.
Students develop, implement, and evaluate a research study, presenting findings at a symposium.
Pre-req NURS 5010, 6010, 6020
NURS 6250 Healthcare Planning for Individuals, Families, and Groups (3 cr. – 1 cr. didactic, 2 cr. clinical- 90 clock
hours of clinical )
Focuses on enhancing healthy behaviors through population focused healthcare including needs assessment of individuals,
families and groups. From an educational perspective, enables students to design, implement, and evaluate policies and
programs that promote effective healthcare behaviors in specific populations.
NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Healthcare Professionals (3 cr. – 2 cr. didactic, 1 cr. clinical-45 clock hours
of clinical )
Prepares the advanced practicing nurse or administrator for active participation in policy-making with various stakeholders in
healthcare organizations. Concepts include participation in the decision making process; building professional networks;
analysis of policies related to national, state, and local health goals and outcomes; standards development; and regulatory and
professional organizations. Clinical experience will focus on the analysis of policies to improve access to quality care for all
individuals, families, or groups.
NURS 6320 Leadership Seminar (4 cr. - 1 cr. didactic, 3 cr. clinical- 135 clock hours of clinical)
Exposes nursing professionals to principles of leadership within complex organizations utilizing a project management
approach. Aspects of professional growth and development are explored. Students will demonstrate effective leadership
through clinical and didactic experiences. The course will include implementation of a capstone project. Prerequisites:
NURS 5010, 6010, 6020, 6120, 6140, 6220, 6240. Fulfills BSNS 6480 in MBA program)
Current MBA and EDUC courses that will be used to
complete the specialization of the stand alone MSN degrees.
(See MBA website for complete list of BSNS course descriptions)
BSNS 6120 Managerial Accounting (3 cr.)
The concepts and procedures of preparing financial statements are covered. The use of accounting information for planning,
control and decision-making are examined. The student's analytical ability is developed through problems and cases that
stress preparation, usefulness, and limitations of financial data. Company performance evaluation is performed using ratio
analysis techniques.
BSNS 6210 Organizational Behavior (3 cr.)
Students examine the process through which managers learn to apply concepts from the behavioral sciences to observe,
understand, and influence behavior in the workplace. There is an examination of the behavior of people as individuals and as
members of groups. Concepts such as motivation, leadership, and application of techniques for individual and organizational
growth are discussed.
BSNS 6350 Marketing Strategy (3 cr.)
Designed to equip the business practitioner with the concepts, principles, and tools necessary to develop a marketing
approach to plan development. Students will be encouraged to manage with a mindset of the "marketing orientation."
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Practical application of tools and theories will be emphasized. The result will be an ability to develop both a market strategy
and a marketing plan.
EDUC 6110 Exploring Learning Theories & Styles (3 cr.)
With new information being discovered almost daily about how learning takes place, today’s teacher can no longer rely on
experiential methods. The teaching/learning model has changed drastically over the past few years. We know more about
intelligence, effective learning environments, and teaching behaviors that help ensure learning at the conceptual stage, as well
as problem-solving behavior. This course will aid the practicing teacher in staging the classroom environment for effective
teaching and learning.
EDUC 6120 Education Technology (3 cr.)
An overview of technology as it applies to the classroom teacher. There is room in this course for students with skills ranging
from novice to expert. Cooperative learning techniques will be included to take advantage of the skill level of all participants.
HyperMedia, computers, e-mail, basic spread sheets, CD-ROMs, and databases will be introduced, and exercises will be
provided to guarantee experience with many areas of technology. The emphasis will be on user-friendly, classroom-
applicable technological innovations.
EDUC 6160 Developing Effective Curriculum and Instruction (3 cr.)
How does curriculum development affect individual teachers and their classrooms? This course will enable master teachers
to provide leadership in the change process through the exploration and understanding of the overall construct of curriculum
and the current Understanding by Design curriculum model. A workshop model will provide active involvement of the
teacher as an agent of change. A unit plan will be developed using current curriculum and improvement initiatives within the
state standards. Discussion topics include practical aspects of school improvement, the emphasis on core/basic curriculum,
organizing instruction to include exemplary techniques, and suggestions for participation in curriculum development.
Prerequisite: NURS 6160
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Typical curriculum plans
Education Track
Total clinical hours 382.5
Summer 1 NURS 5010 Introduction to Graduate Nursing Study* 1 cr
NURS 6020 Informatics for Nurses* 3 cr
NURS 6010 Nursing Ethics* 1 cr
Fall 1 EDUC 6110 Exploring Learning Theories and Styles 3 cr
NURS 6160 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Educ. **- 45 clinical 3 cr
hours
Spring 1 NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care 3 cr
NURS 6140 Diversity in Healthcare -67.5 clinical hours 3 cr-
Summer 2 NURS 6250 Healthcare Planning for Ind., Fam. & Grps. -90 clinical hours 3 cr-
NURS 6150 Issues in Nursing and Higher Education 2 cr
Fall 2 NURS 6220 Nursing Theory 3 cr
NURS 6240 Nursing Research 3 cr
Spring 2 EDUC 6120 Educational Technology 3 cr
EDUC6160 Developing Effective Curriculum and Instruction 3 cr
Summer 3 NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Healthcare Professionals- 3 cr
45 clinical hours
NURS 6320 Leadership Seminar – 135 clinical hours 4 cr
NOTE: The plan outlined above is tentative. Courses listed above include all requirements for the degree, but may be
offered in a different order.
Graduation, August, Two Years after Start
Total Credit Hours Nursing 32
Education 9
Total 41
*Prerequisite for NURS 6140 & 6240
** Prerequisite for EDUC 6160
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Nursing Administration Track
Total clinical hours 247.5
Summer 1 ACCT 5120 Accounting/Finance Prerequisite 3 cr
NURS 5010 Introduction to Graduate Nrsg. Study* 1 cr
NURS 6020 Informatics for Nurses* 3 cr
NURS 6010 Nursing Ethics* 1 cr
Fall 1 BSNS 6120 Managerial Accounting 3 cr
BSNS 6210 Organizational Behavior
OR OR
BSNS 6350 Marketing Strategy 3 cr
Spring 1 NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care 3 cr
NURS 6140 Diversity in Healthcare-67.5 clinical hours 3 cr
Summer 2 BSNS 6410 Business Topics 4cr
BSNS 6411 Personal and HR
Development (2 cr.)
BSNS 6420 Managing Legal Risks (2 cr.)
Fall 2 NURS 6220 Nursing Theory 3 cr
NURS 6240 Nursing Research 3 cr
Spring 2 BSNS 6350 Marketing Strategy 3 cr
OR OR
BSNS 6210 Organizational Behavior
Summer 3 NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Healthcare 3 cr
Professionals- 45 clinical hours
NURS 6320 Leadership Seminar -135 clinical hours 4 cr
NOTE: The plan outlined above is tentative. Courses listed above include all requirements for the degree, but may be
offered in a different order.
Graduation, August, Two Years after Start
Total Credit Hours Prerequisites 3
Nursing 24
Business 13
Total 40
*Prerequisite for NURS 6140 & 6240
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MSN-MBA
Program Total clinical hours 247.5
Summer 1 ACCT 5120 Accounting/Finance Prerequisite 3 cr
NURS 5010 Introduction to Graduate Nursing Study* 1 cr
NURS 6010 Nursing Ethics* 1 cr
NURS 6020 Informatics for Nurses* 3 cr
Fall 11 BSNS 6120 Managerial Accounting 3 cr
BSNS 6210 Organizational Behavior
OR OR
BSNS 6350 Marketing Strategy 3 cr
Spring 1 NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care 3 cr
NURS 6140 Diversity in Healthcare 67.5 clinical hours 3 cr
Summer 2 BSNS 6410 Business Topics 4cr
BSNS 6411 Personal and HR
Development (2 cr.)
BSNS 6420 Managing Legal Risks (2 cr.)
ECON 5130 Economics Prerequisite 3 cr
BSNS 6010 Business and Society 2 cr
Fall 2 NURS 6220 Nursing Theory 3 cr
NURS 6240 Nursing Research 3 cr
Spring 2 BSNS 6140 Financial Management 3 cr
BSNS 6350 Marketing Strategy
OR OR 3 cr
BSNS 6210 Organizational Behavior
Summer 3 NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Healthcare 3 cr
Professionals- 45 clinical hours
NURS 6320 Leadership Seminar- 135 clinical hours 4 cr
Fall 3 BSNS 6130 Managerial Economics 3 cr
BSNS 6430 Leading Organizational Change 3 cr
Spring 3 BSNS 6450 Competition and Strategy 3 cr
BSNS 6330 Business Plan Development 4 cr
NOTE: The plan outlined above is tentative. Courses below may be offered in a different order
NOTE: The plan outlined above is tentative. Courses listed above include all requirements for the degree, but may
be offered in a different order.
Commencement Three Years after Start
Total Credit Hours Prerequisites 6
Nursing 24
Business 31
Total 61
*Prerequisite for NURS 6140 & 6240
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MSM-MBA Curriculum Plan with MBA Completed
Total clinical hours 247.5
Summer Year 1 NURS 5010 Introduction to Graduate Nursing Study* 1 cr
NURS 6020 Informatics for Nurses* 3 cr
NURS 6010 Nursing Ethics* 1 cr
Fall Year 1 No classes this term
Spring Year 1 NURS 6120 Organizational Finance and Health Care 3 cr
NURS 6140 Diversity in Healthcare- 67.5 clinical hours 3 cr
Summer Year 2 No classes this term
Fall Year 2 NURS 6220 Nursing Theory 3 cr
NURS 6240 Nursing Research 3 cr
Spring Year 2 No classes this term
Summer Year 2 NURS 6310 Policy and Decision Making for Nurse 3 cr
Executives-45 clinical hours
NURS 6900 Leadership Seminar- 135 clinical hours 4 cr
Total Credit Hours 24
Commencement August of Year 2
*Prerequisite for NURS 6140 & 6240
CRITERIA FOR FULL-TIME STUDY
The SON, in collaboration with Student Financial Services, defines full-time study as 6 credit hours for students enrolled in
cohort-based graduate programs. Therefore, a student in the MSN program will be designated as full-time if the individual is
enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester.
CODE FOR NURSES
The ANA House of Delegates approved these nine provisions of the new Code of Ethics for Nurses at its June 30, 2001
meeting in Washington, DC. In July, 2001, the Congress of Nursing Practice and Economics voted to accept the new
language of the interpretive statements resulting in a fully approved revised Code of Ethics for Nurses With Interpretive
Statements.
1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth
and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes,
or the nature of health problems.
2. The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.
3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
4. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate
delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimum patient care.
5. The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve integrity and safety, to
maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional growth.
6. The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments and conditions of
employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the profession
through individual and collective action.
7. The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education,
administration, and knowledge development.
8. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and
international efforts to meet health needs.
9. The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is responsible for articulating
nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.
American Nurses Association, Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, © 2001 By American Nurses
Association. Reprinted with Permission. All rights reserved.
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STUDENT RECORDS
Students’ educational records are maintained indefinitely within the SON. The SON maintains paper copies of all original
records while a computerized version of courses, grades, and credit hours is available in the Registrar’s Office of Anderson
University. Additionally, copies of student records may be provided to the Falls School of Business faculty and/or staff for
admission, progression, and graduation purposes. Students will be asked to sign a Release of Information Form (See
Appendix D) to allow non-university personnel to view educational records before granting access to them. Students’
financial records are maintained by the Students Accounts section of the Anderson University Business Office.
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SECTION II
ADMISSION, PROGRESSION, AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
The SON and the Falls School of Business (FSB) admit students without regard to age, sex, race, disability, national origin,
religion, or political affiliation. To begin the admission process, students must submit an application and all required forms
and transcripts to the SON. Once all applications materials are received, the Graduate Coordinator and/or other SON faculty
review the file. If the student meets criteria for admission to the MSN program, a letter of acceptance will be sent to the
student. If the student is applying to the MSN-MBA program, the application file is forwarded to the FSB Admissions
Committee for review before full acceptance is granted. Once the FSB Admissions Committee has reviewed the application,
the student will be notified of the admission decision along with any conditional requirements.
If the student is denied admission by either the SON or the FSB, a letter explaining the deficiencies will be sent. Admission
decisions may be appealed to the Graduate Coordinator, SON, and/or the Director of the MBA program. Conditional
requirements may be identified and a time table will be established outlining when the student must meet the deficiencies in
order to be admitted.
PROGRAM ARTICULATION WITH MBA CURRICULUM
The curriculum for the MBA portion of this dual degree program is identical to the traditional MBA curriculum with the
following exceptions:
NURS 6140 – Diversity in Healthcare substitutes for BSNS 6250 Travel Seminar in International Business
NURS 6320 – Leadership Seminar substitutes for BSNS 6480 Leadership Seminar
TRANSFER CREDIT
The transfer of graduate credit is not automatic. MSN courses taken at other universities will be considered on a case-by-case
basis, and no more than three (3) hours of transfer credit will be accepted. Courses must be completed from an accredited
program with a grade of B or above. Only courses taken within the past five years at the time of admission to the program
will be considered for transfer to Anderson University. Students must obtain the written consent of the Dean of the SON
before credit earned at other institutions will be added to the student's records.
Since NURS 6140 and NURS 6320 substitute for BSNS 6250 and BSNS 6480, the FSB considers these credit hours as
transfer credit. No further business courses will be applied to the MSN-MBA curriculum. Appeals for transfer credits should
be made to the Graduate Council.
GUEST STUDENTS
Students may attend classes for one term before all admission materials are submitted. All admission materials must be
completed and on file in the SON office before the student is allowed to enroll for a second term.
PROGRESSION
All students must meet the following criteria to progress to the next nursing course and complete the nursing program:
1. Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA;
2. A letter grade of B or above is required as a passing grade for all MSN courses. A grade of C is considered passing in
MBA courses; however, a grade of C or below is considered unsatisfactory for MSN courses. If a student receives a
grade of C or lower in a nursing course, it may be repeated.
3. Because clinical experience is an essential component of nursing education, a student must complete all clinical
requirements in a satisfactory manner to receive a passing grade for the course.
4. Any student who temporarily leaves the nursing major must meet nursing course requirements of the class with which
they graduate.
5. If a student fails a course, it may be repeated. The student will be placed on academic probation until successful
completion of the course. However, an accumulation of two failures in nursing courses will result in dismissal from
the program.
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