Nursing - Nursing Education Concentration, (MSN)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

MSN Degree

Admission-MSN

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:

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

Admission Standards and Procedures

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, personal statement, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, professional experience, applicant interview, and letters of recommendation. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee admission.

1. Admission Requirements for MSN Applicants:

Admission to the University of Memphis Graduate School and Loewenberg College of Nursing graduate nursing program.
An undergraduate minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
Personal statement which discusses prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.
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.
Interview with LCON graduate faculty if requested by Admissions Committee.
Submission of current professional resume
All applicants who will be attending the University on a student visa who are not native speakers of English and are not graduates of The University of Memphis must meet the minimum language proficiency requirements set by the University of Memphis Graduate School. Refer to the graduate catalog.
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.
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.
The standardized admission test is successful completion of the NCLEX-RN.
Successful completion of 3 semester hour or 4 quarter hours of undergraduate statistics.

2. Admission Requirements for individuals with a BSN Degree

Completion of BSN
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.
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. Admission deadlines and procedure

Fall semester applications are received between September 15^th and July 1^st.
Spring semester applications are received between May 1^st and December 1^st.
Applications are reviewed by a panel of graduate directors and faculty on an ongoing basis (rolling admission). The LCON aims to notify applicants of their acceptance status in a timely fashion. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the application period.

5. Students admitted to MSN program, or post-graduate certificate programs must have and maintain while in the program:

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.
Current CPR certification.
Evidence of hepatitis B; measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); polio; tetanus, diptheria, pertussis (Tdap) varicella, and COVID vaccinations and/or titers if available.
Freedom from tuberculosis as evidenced by a negative PPD or health provider examination.
Annual flu vaccination, unless medically contraindicated.
Evidence of current professional malpractice insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $6,000,000 in the aggregate, which is provided by the College.

Progression and Retention Requirements

Students in the Loewenberg College of Nursing graduate program must comply with all retention standards of the University of Memphis Graduate School.
Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in all clinical and lab courses (NURS 7102 ; NURS 7107 ; NURS 7602 ; NURS 7604 ; NURS 7606 ; NURS 7609; NURS 7207 ; NURS 7209 ; NURS 7307 ; NURS 7309 ; NURS 7908 ; NURS 7909 ) in order to graduate.
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.
All requirements for the MSN degree must be completed in 5 calendar years.

Nursing Education Concentration (31 credit hours)

The MSN with a concentration in Nursing Education prepares the student as a nurse educator to teach nursing across various health care system settings. In this 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.

Core Curriculum

NURS 7000 - Theoretical Foundations ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7001 - Health Care Policy ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7002 - Adv Nursing Research ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7003 - Adv Role Development ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7105 - Advanced Assessment, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology for Nurse Educators Credit Hours: 3
NURS 7106 - Advanced Assessment, Pharmacology, and Pathophysiology for Nurse Educators Lab Credit Hours: 1
NURS 7990 - Scholarly Synthesis ** Credit Hours: (3)

Nursing Education Concentration Required Courses:

NURS 7204 - Curriculum Design & Ed Theory ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7205 - Evaluation Mthds in NursingEdu ** Credit Hours: (3)
NURS 7207 - Nurse Educator Immersion 1 ** Credit Hours: (2)
NURS 7209 - Nurse Educator Immersion 2 - Residency ** Credit Hours: (4)