Leaders who understand the business structure of healthcare systems and the practice of nursing care are vital to the healthcare industry. IWU’s accelerated Master’s in Nursing Post-MBA degree program is designed to align advanced nursing expertise with key business concepts. Nursing professionals who have completed their MBA can take advantage of 100% online coursework and prepare to fill a critical need for principle-centered leaders with strong fiscal knowledge and skill within the nursing workforce.
Why Pursue My MSN Degree in Nursing Online at IWU?
From evidence-based practice curriculum to offering MSN degree in nursing programs fully online, the IWU School of Nursing has been at the forefront of healthcare education for more than 40 years. Today, we are proud to offer a faculty of industry experts, a faith perspective for hope and healing, and the support you need to pursue better outcomes for your primary care career and your patients. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling nursing career. One more thing: your tuition rates are locked in the moment you start. You will experience no tuition hikes for the duration of your program.
What Will I Learn in an Accelerated MSN Program?
The Post MBA MSN Degree in Nursing develops nursing professionals in business and nursing leadership to support high-level solutions and innovation within health systems. From leadership communications and transformative and collaborative models of leadership to key aspects of advanced nursing practice, such as epidemiology and pharmacology, coursework builds out a well-rounded approach to nursing leadership in today’s complex healthcare system. Hands-on, practicum experiences let students apply learning to leadership and clinical experiences.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Coursework for your online MSN degree program covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
GNUR-501,GNUR-529,GNUR-529P,GNUR-532,GNUR-532P,HSL-513,HSL-680,HSL-680P,HSL-682,HSL-682P,HSL-684P,HSL-686,HSL-686P,HSL-688P
CRITERIA FOR REGULAR ADMISSION
B.S.N. or B.S. degree with a major in nursing from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Registered Nurse applicants who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree and a minimum of ten years of recent experience in nursing practice may also be considered for admission by Portfolio. These candidates may submit a Portfolio which includes a current CV/resume, including evidence of accomplishments in nursing based on The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.
An undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
MSN - Health Systems Leadership/MBA degree program – GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale required. Or
Graduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) where at least 9 credits were completed.
CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
Applicants who do not meet the GPA listed in the criteria for regular admission and have at least a 2.75 undergraduate GPA may be conditionally admitted and allowed to take 9 credit hours of masters nursing courses to establish a graduate GPA.
Students who have earned a 3.0 GPA by the completion of 9 credit hours in masters nursing courses, will meet the criteria for regular admission.
An unsatisfactory grade (C- or lower in any GNUR course) while conditionally admitted will result in administrative withdrawal from the program and denial of regular admission.
Students who do not earn a 3.0 GPA by the completion of 9 credit hours in masters nursing courses will be denied regular admission.
Applicants who do not desire to seek a master's degree may enroll in graduate nursing courses as unclassified students. Please contact us for more information.
Practice is an essential component of the graduate nursing program. Practicum courses offer students the opportunity to develop and integrate the knowledge and skills necessary for evidence-based advanced practice. If required by the facility, cost for placement is the responsibility of the student.
NOTE: Students must meet all practicum agency requirements.
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
The master's degree programs in nursing at Indiana Wesleyan University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). IWU is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).