Nursing: Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MSN
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Departmental Course Offerings
Students are required to complete 81 credits of course work over a 26-month period. In addition, students will complete over 500 clinical and residency hours in the traditional areas of medical-surgical, maternal-child health, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, public health nursing and educator roles. Students also complete core graduate courses in nursing that create the foundation for post-master’s degree academic or advanced practice specialization.
Courses change each semester, so this list should not be considered a commitment to these individual topics. However, this does represent a list of many of our current and popular courses. The list is provided so that you can begin to imagine your academic career at Millikin in this major.
- Application of Theory to Practice (NU515)
- Care of Women & Newborns (NU531)
- Mental Health Nursing (NU534)
- Advanced Health Assessment Lifespan (NU544)
- Advanced Pharm. Across Lifespan (NU545)
- Care of Adults (NU514)
- Public Health Nursing (NU551)
- Measurement & Eval Learning Outcomes (NU553)
- Nursing Leadership (NU569)
- Professional Nurse Residency (NU578)
- Advanced Nursing Project I (NU590)
- Advanced Trans to Pro Nursing (NU599)
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Getting Into the Program
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 must submit GRE scores for consideration.
- Statement of Purpose describing your interest in the program and professional goals.
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) (optional).
- Three letters of recommendation (optional).
- Official documentation demonstrating successful completion (grade of C or higher) of the following prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II
- Microbiology
- Chemistry with Laboratory
- Lifespan Development
- Statistics
International Students
International students must submit official transcripts (in English) with an official evaluation of those transcripts by a foreign credentials evaluation agency and proof of English proficiency. To see requirements, go to Center for International Education. If you have any questions, contact Millilkin’s School of Nursing Department prior to submitting an application.
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StudentSpotlight
As a student in Millikin University's MENP program, Jacob is taking the next step toward a hands-on career on the front lines of healthcare.
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Master's Entry into Nursing Practice
How is this program different from Millikin’s traditional degree programs?
- This is an intensive 26 months full time program where the student receives a Master of Nursing Degree and is prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN Licensure Exam.
Are there any prerequisites to enter the program?
Applicants must submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) if their undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0. Students must provide proof of successfully earning a grade of C or better in the following undergraduate courses.
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Microbiology
- Chemistry with Lab
- Lifespan Development
- Statistics
What is the minimum GPA to be accepted into the program?
- 3.0
What else is required to apply to the program?
- An interview will be conducted with students who meet are eligible for the program.
What degree will I earn?
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a Nurse Educator concentration
When are the courses offered?
- Courses will be offered daytime Monday-Friday in a mix of classroom, online, and hybrid format. Clinical hours will also be scheduled.
What is the length of the program?
- The program, starting in July, is currently 26 months, including summer
What are costs of the program?
When can I apply for the program?
- Applications open every August and close the following May, with each cohort beginning classes in July.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
- Kathryn Hise, Graduate Student Recruiter, can help you throughout the admissions process. She can be reached at graduate@millikin.edu or 217.424.3558.
