Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

All four tracks of the MSN program include the following core requirements:

• NURG 7000 Professional Role Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7010 Leadership Development for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7020 Research Methods & EBP for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7030 Population Health & Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7100 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7110 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
• NURG 7120 Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice

Learn more about the Nursing (MSN) curriculum by viewing the Academic Catalog.

1. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale). Applicants with a GPA <3.0 (>2.50) may apply and be considered for admission) with evidence for academic success.
2. Submission of official transcript from an accredited baccalaureate degree in nursing program. Transcript must show completion of undergraduate statistics course.
3. Submission of active, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in the United States.
4. Submission of two academic or professional letters of recommendation (faculty or employer supervisor).
5. Completion of essay questions to be evaluated on overall content and writing competence.
6. RN work experience (one year of experience preferred)
7. Interview with Department of Nursing Graduate Admission & Progression Committee (Upon request).
    

A maximum of nine graduate-level credits from an accredited college or university may be transferred toward completion of the requirements for the MSN degree. Official transcripts certifying graduate-level courses completed at another institution prior to admission to Ashland University should be submitted at the time of application and will be evaluated by the MSN program director for acceptability as transfer credit.

Transfer credit will only be accepted for courses in which a grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale) or higher has been received. Courses taken more than five years prior to admission may not be accepted.

The student is responsible for initiating the request to transfer credit. For each course for which the student requests transfer credit, the student must:

• Complete a Request for Transfer Credit form as part of the MSN admissions application, identifying the institution attended, course title, semester and year completed and the number of credits for which transfer is requested.
• Attach a copy of the transcript, which includes the grade received for the requested transfer credits, and a detailed course description/outline.
• Submit these materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions with the application. The request will be forwarded to the MSN program director.

Approval and/or disapproval of accepted transfer credits will be included in the admission letter to the applicant.

Approved transfer credits will be forwarded to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences administrative assistant for graduate programs for inclusion in the student file and processing with the Office of Records and Registration.