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BSN-MSN

Wheeling Jesuit University

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED:  Unlimited

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

1.)   Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

2.)   3.0 undergraduate cumulative average.

3.)   A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a score of 400 on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT).  The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU.

4.)   Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program.

5.)   Three (3) letters of recommendation.

6.)   Hold a valid Registered nursing license.

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses.  Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and email.  Students should have an active email account.  Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center.  Both of these services are available through email or in person.  Technical support is available via email and a dedicated 800 number. Microsoft Office is the software required for assignments.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit.  Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee.  Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a “B.”

CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING

The Master of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing administration is designed to prepare nurses for leadership and management positions in a variety of health care settings.  Through an integration of concepts from nursing, business and management, graduates of the program are prepared to assume leadership positions in health care settings, to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, to demonstrate responsibility for the management of the nursing organization, and to function as a member of the executive management team.

The curriculum has three components:

1.)   Nursing Core

2.)   Nursing Administration Courses

3.)   Support courses from business

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.  The program is 42 credit hours.

NURSING CORE

NURSING ADMINISTRATION COURSES

BUSINESS COURSES

Wheeling Jesuit University

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED:  Unlimited

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

1.    Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN).

2.    3.0 undergraduate cumulative average.

3.    A total score of 800 on two of the three sections on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a score of 400 on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT).  The GRE is waived for students who complete their BSN at WJU.

4.    Successful completion of undergraduate courses in statistics and research, basic knowledge of computers, computer spreadsheets and at least one software program.

5.    Three (3) letters of recommendation.

6.    Hold a valid Registered nursing license.

ONLINE LEARNING INFORMATION

Wheeling Jesuit University uses the Blackboard system for online courses.  Students should have access to the internet, be proficient in word processing, web browsing and email.  Students should have an active email account. Recommended requirements for hardware include: Pentium computer 450 or above with 64 MB RAM, CD-Rom with sound and 56K modem (DSL or cable modem preferable). Online resources include access to the Library and Academic Resource Center.  Both of these services are available through email or in person.  Technical support is available via email and a dedicated 800 number. Microsoft Office is the software required for assignments.

TRANSFER CREDIT

Up to six graduate credits (two courses) in nursing may be eligible for transfer credit.  Such credit is available only for graduate level nursing courses and only when the quality and comparability of the work meets with the approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses with grades below a “B.”

CORE COURSES FOR ALL NURSING

The Master of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing Education is designed to prepare nurses for positions in a variety of educational settings.  This program integrates concepts from nursing, science and education and prepares graduates to assume educational positions in schools of nursing, various health care settings and community health education.  Additionally, students further develop their skills and abilities to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, ensure the delivery of quality and cost-effective patient care and function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

The curriculum has three components:

1.)   Nursing core

2.)   Nursing education courses

3.)   Clinical core

All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.  The program is 43-44 credit hours.

NURSING CORE

NURSING EDUCATION COURSES