• 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
• 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.

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 are:

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 master 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 master nursing courses will be denied regular admission.

Admission to all masters nursing majors begins with submission of required application forms, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts of previous college and university studies. Acceptance into any masters nursing program will remain valid for a period of 18 months.

• Proof that all nursing licenses – whether current or inactive – are Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
• All applicants must provide three letters of professional reference. References should be from faculty members, professional colleagues, work supervisors or a pastor who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate Recommendations from family members are NOT appropriate. These letters should be solicited from professionals who can address the applicant’s qualifications for the MSN or doctoral programs.
• Original transcript from the undergraduate degree-granting institution and institution where graduate courses have been taken.
• A criminal history background check (at the student's expense) must be completed before registration for any track of the masters nursing program. Letters of acceptance from the Division of Masters Nursing will include instructions for completing the criminal background The criminal background check must be completed no earlier than two weeks before the beginning of the first course.
• To assist in the decision-making process, the Division of Master’s Nursing reserves the right to require the applicant to interview

To graduate, students must meet the following requirements:

• Satisfactory completion of all core, major, and clinical requirements for the specific
• Minimum grade of "C" in each core (GNUR prefix) course and "B" in each major
• Cumulative GPA of 00.
• The MSN degree programs must be completed within a maximum of four years from the date of enrollment.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Practicum

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.

• Students in the Nursing Education program must complete a minimum of 175 hours of supervised online and onsite practicums.
• Students must maintain an active license in the state where practicum requirements are completed.
• All RN licenses must remain unencumbered throughout the program.

NOTE: Students in any nursing major may be required to undergo drug testing in order to successfully complete practicum 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).