To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree, current licensure as an RN, and a minimum QPA of 3.0. If your degree is older than five years, the minimum QPA is 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. You must also show evidence of undergraduate course work in research and statistics. A minimum of one year of clinical practice is recommended.
No, you do not need to have a BSN in Nursing if you have a BS in another area and an RN license.
The minimum QPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, if your degree has been completed in the last five years, or 2.6 on a 4.0 scale if your degree is older than five years.
A bachelor's degree, current licensure as an RN, and evidence of undergraduate coursework in statistics and research.
You may take an undergraduate statistics and research course at any university or community college you choose.
Yes, you can be admitted as a special status student until you have completed your prerequisites
It is recommended that you have at least one year of clinical experience before you start your course work.
You will need to earn 36 credits to complete a master's degree in Nursing.
Yes, you may transfer up to 12 credits as long as they have been taken within the last five years and you have earned a "B" grade or higher.
How long will it take for the admissions committee to review my application, and how will they inform me of my admission status?
You will be notified of your admission status in writing within one week of completion of your application being received by the Department of Nursing from the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
The master's program in nursing has open enrollment. Students can apply in either the fall or the spring. However, it is recommended to start in the fall.
Yes, you may defer admission until the next year. Your admission status is valid for one year.
A cohort is a group of students that are admitted at the same time and progress through a predetermined set of courses together. One advantage of this model is that it provides strong peer support and networking opportunities. The cohort system allows for students to plan schedules in advance.
Yes, under special circumstances and with the approval of your academic advisor and the graduate coordinator.
Yes, you may take the four courses of the other track after graduate, but you must first apply for admission as a new student.
Yes, under special circumstances and with the approval of your academic advisor and the graduate coordinator.
A thesis is optional and is not a requirement for graduation.
The department offers classes on a schedule that facilitates student progress and guarantees timely graduation.
You are required to take one summer course as part of your cohort study plan in order to guarantee graduation with your cohort group.
The Writing Center at Stapleton Library, the Applied Research Lab, and multiple computer facilities are all available to students.
Yes, students are expected to complete a practicum experience.
That depends on your track. You may do it at IUP or any nursing education institution of your choice after consultation with and approval by the course faculty. Students must choose a practicum setting other than their place of employment.
The cost per credit for the 2020-2021 school year for in-state graduate students is $516 per credit. There are also several fees associated with part-time enrollment.
You will be assigned an academic advisor upon your admission to the program.
Since the first classes are the same for both tracks, when do I have to decide which track to pursue?
It is required that students choose their track before beginning their coursework. However, in special circumstances, students may change their tracks after taking classes and with departmental approval.