NURSING AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP, M.S. (R.N.-M.S. Pathway)

Cohort-dependent Program

The following is designated as a cohort-dependent program. For maximum student learning, a minimum of seven students is required.

 

Contact: Carol Cogen | Program Coordinator

301-891-4062 | ccogen@wau.edu

 

The R.N.-M.S. in Nursing provides students with a bridge process before moving on to earn a master’s degree. This program is for registered nurses who have already earned an associate degree in nursing and wish to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Upon completion of the bridge courses with a cumulative average of 3.0 or better, students may progress into the M.S. in Nursing track of their choice. If students have not achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point, they may be granted probationary status with the expectation that they will maintain a GPA of 3.0 for the first two semesters of study.

Currently students may choose an M.S. in Nursing track in either Nursing Education  or Nursing and Business Leadership  (both currently cohort-dependent programs). The total undergraduate credits required to enter the R.N.-M.S. in Nursing program is 92 credits and this includes the bridge courses.

The undergraduate courses accepted must be similar to WAU’s current undergraduate nursing program. Undergraduate courses that will be accepted can be found below. In order to be acceptable for transfer to WAU, a grade of “C” or better in the course is required. The total number of credits for the R.N.M.S. in Nursing program is 136 (92 undergraduate and 45 graduate credits).

Admission

Admission to the R.N.-M.S. in Nursing program requires:

1. Completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from a state board of nursing approved program with institutional accreditation (formerly known as regional accreditation).
   Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA or institutional accreditation program requirement will be required to make an appointment at the Department of Nursing for a personal interview. Such applicants will be evaluated for acceptable evidence of professional potential, shown through recent academic performance and experiential background. They may be granted probationary admission with the expectation that they will maintain a GPA of 3.0 for the first two semesters of study.
2. R.N. licensure in Maryland or a Nursing Licensure Compact State or non-compact state.
3. Current CPR card, background check, and any health requirements prior to the start of any clinical practicum.
4. Written statement of intent describing career goals.
5. Current professional resume.
6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent if English is not the applicant’s primary language.
7. Submission of application and transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.
8. Completion of the following prerequisites: