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Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN)
Deadline
for Spring 2009 applications for FNP and Adult Health Nursing options is
October 15, 2008.
The
MSN prepares nurses with the complex practice skills and theoretical
knowledge necessary for roles in advanced nursing and leadership in the
contemporary health care system. Graduate study in nursing is the basis
for professional growth in advanced practice roles and the foundation
for doctoral study in nursing.
ASU is pleased to offer several different
Degree options in the Masters program:
Adult Health Nursing /Clinical
Specialist
Adult Health Nursing /Educator
option (AH)
Adult Health Nursing /Administration
Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP)
Nurse Anesthesia Option (NA)
For individuals who already have a
graduate nursing degree, ASU offers a 2nd Degree and post Master's
certificates in most specialty options. Individuals pursuing Nurse Anesthesia
receive a Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia. Contact
the Department for more information regarding these options. RNs who do
not have their baccalaureate degree in nursing should consider ASU's RN
to BSN program.
The
Master of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006,
Telephone: 212-363- 5555, Ext. 153).
Students wishing to enroll in MSN courses must first make application to
the Graduate School. You will find additional information on the
particular program
of interest by clicking the advanced practice title listed above.
Admission requirements and guidelines are included in the link titled
Admission Requirements. After review of this
information if you have additional questions you may contact Dr. Sue
McLarry, Chair School of Nursing,
smclarry@state.edu, Jill Self,
jself@astate.edu or the
School of Nursing @ 870-972-3074.
Policies and other information
are available in a guide for graduate nursing students, entitled Graduate
Information Guide (GIG). Knowledge of the policies and information in the GIG is required
following admission.
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