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UofM 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
UofM 2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing - Nursing Education Concentration, (RN-BSN-MSN)


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MSN Degree


Admission


Because the University seeks to provide in as much as possible a reasonably safe environment for its health career students and their patients, students may be required during the course of the program to demonstrate their physical and/or emotional fitness to meet the essential requirements of the program. Such essential requirements include freedom from communicable diseases, the ability to perform certain physical tasks, and suitable emotional fitness. Any appraisal measures used to determine such physical and/or emotional fitness will be in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, so as not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of disability.

Core performance standards for admission and progression:

  1. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment.
  2. Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
  3. Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
  4. Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces.
  5. Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.
  6. Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
  7. Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care.
  8. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

Admission Requirements


Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants. Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission including, but not limited to, letter of interest, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, professional experience, applicant interview, and letters of recommendation.

  1. Admission Requirements for MSN Applicants:
    1. Admission to the University of Memphis Graduate School
    2. Admission to the Loewenberg College of Nursing graduate nursing program.
    3. An undergraduate minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
    4. Letter of interest which discusses prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.
    5. Letters of recommendation from three persons qualified and familiar to judge the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice, specifying in detail the applicant’s capabilities for graduate study and for future practice as an advanced practice nurse.
    6. Interview with LCON graduate faculty if requested by Admissions Committee.
    7. Submission of current professional resume
    8. Applicants for whom English is not their primary language are required to meet the University’s minimum required TOEFL score: paper based 550 or greater; internet based 79; or 213 computer based.
    9. Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or in an approved state in which the clinical assignments are completed. Appropriate licensure/authorization must be obtained during the first semester following admission to the program.
    10. Students transferring from another graduate nursing program must submit a letter of good standing and transcript from the dean/director of the previous nursing program.
    11. The standardized admission test is successful completion of the NCLEX licensing examination.
    12. Successful completion of 3 semester hour or 4 quarter hour undergraduate statistics course.
  2. Admission Requirements for individuals with a BSN Degree
    1. Completion of BSN
    2. An unrestricted registered nursing license to practice in Tennessee or license to practice in an approved state in which clinical assignments are to be completed.
  3. Admission Requirements for Registered Nurse Applicants with a BA/BS non-nursing major
    1. An unrestricted registered nursing license to practice in Tennessee or license to practice in an approved state in which clinical assignments are to be completed.
    2. Completion of a 9-unit RN/MSN nursing bridge sequence. RN/MSN graduates will not be awarded the BSN degree.
  4. Students admitted to MSN program, or post master’s certificate programs must have and maintain while in the program:
    1. An unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee or license to practice in an approved state in which clinical assignments are to be completed.
    2. Current CPR certification.
    3. Evidence of hepatitis B (Heptavax); measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); polio; tetanus, diptheria, pertussis (Tdap), and varicella vaccinations and/or titers if available.
    4. Freedom from tuberculosis as evidenced by a negative PPD or health provider examination.
    5. Annual flu shot vaccination, unless medically contraindicated.
    6. Evidence of current professional malpractice insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $6,000,000 in the aggregate.

Progression and Retention Requirements


  1. Students in the Loewenberg College of Nursing graduate program must comply with all retention standards of the University of Memphis Graduate School.
  2. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in all clinical and lab courses (NURS 7102 ; NURS 7602 ; NURS 7604 ; NURS 7606 ; NURS 7609 ; NURS 7207 ; NURS 7209 ; NURS 7307 ; NURS 7309 ;NURS 7908  ; NURS 7909 ) in order to graduate.
  3. Academic disqualification from the graduate nursing major will occur when the student:
    • fails to maintain a 3.0 GPA in graduate school.
    • fails to earn a grade of “B” (3.0) or better when repeating a course.
    • willfully misrepresents patient data or clinical practice.
    • willfully places any patient in physical or emotional jeopardy.
    • fails to maintain an active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee or license to practice in an approved state in which clinical assignments are to be completed.
    • fails to disclose a felony conviction.
    • fails to disclose disciplinary action or diversion by any board of nursing (or equivalent).
    • fails to complete all degree requirements within five years of entering graduate nursing coursework.
  4. All requirements for the MSN degree must be completed in 5 calendar years.

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (RN-BSN-MSN) Degree in Nursing Education (62 credit hours)


The MSN with a concentration in Nursing Education prepares the student as a nurse educator to teach in schools of nursing programs and in various health care system settings. Among their course of study, students will learn about nursing and educational theories, learning strategies, curricular development, program planning and evaluation, and develop skills in different teaching methodologies.This program is for registered nurses who do not have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or another discipline or for those individuals with an associate degree or diploma in nursing.

Admission Requirements:


The applicant must:

  1. Be admitted to the U of M as a degree seeking RN-BSN-MSN student.
  2. Have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.8 complete Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab and Microbiology with lab in seven (7) years of LCON admission with a grade of “C” or better.
  3. Have completed the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better (English Comp I and II, Intro to Sociology or General Psychology, Math, and Nutrition).
  4. Have an active, unencumbered RN license, or be eligible for licensure.
  5. Be licensed in the state of TN or an approved state in which they will complete their clinical course work.
  6. Complete and submit an application for admission to the Loewenberg College of Nursing RN-BSN-MSN Program for students without a BA or BS degree.
  7. If transferring from another nursing program, applicants must submit a letter of good standing from the dean/director of the previous nursing program, along with a transcript, and meet LCON admission and progression standards as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.

RN-BSN-MSN Education Concentration Progression and Retention Requirements


The student must:

  1. While in undergraduate level courses comply with all the retention standards of the University of Memphis as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog.
  2. While in graduate level courses comply with all retention and progression standards of the University of Memphis Graduate School.
  3. Fulfill the general education requirements for the University of Memphis in order for BSN degree to be awarded.
  4. Have a GPA of 2.8 or greater at the awarding of the BSN to successfully progress to the MSN program.
  5. Successfully complete the undergraduate nursing courses prior to entering the graduate level courses. The courses counting toward both the BSN and MSN degree must be taken prior to entering other graduate nursing courses, or taken concurrently with another graduate course in the semester the BSN is awarded.
  6. Follow the progression and retention requirements of both the LCON MSN Program and University of Memphis Graduate School upon receiving the BSN and after entering the MSN portion of the program.

RN-BSN-MSN Education Concentration Required Courses


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