http://www.uwgb.edu/nursing/msn/

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems program closely follow the University-wide policy for admission to graduate programs. The requirements include:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a professional nursing organization (e.g., National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission [NLNAC] or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE]).

• A 3.0 grade point average (measured on a 4.0 scale) or higher on Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree transcript.

• Evidence of receiving a grade of “C” or better in a college-level inferential statistics course within the past 5 years. An inferential statistics course is available online from UW-Green Bay for potential applicants. No entrance exams required (e.g., GRE, MAT).

• BSN degree from a program accredited by a professional nursing organization (e.g., National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education).

• 3.0 grade point average (measured on a 4.0 scale) or higher on BSN degree transcript.
• Evidence of receiving a grade of “C” or better in a college-level inferential statistics course within the past 5 years. An inferential statistics course is available online from UW-Green Bay for potential applicants.
• No entrance exams required (e.g., GRE, MAT).

Required application materials for the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems program. Submit the following to the UW-Green Bay Graduate Office:

• A completed application form and the application fee.
• A 200-300 written statement describing academic interest in leadership and management, nursing strengths and capabilities, knowledge of online technology (computer use, online coursework, etc.), reasons for pursuing a MSN degree, and description of where you see yourself in 5 years.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from each previous college or university attended, sent directly to UW-Green Bay from these institutions.
• Three letters of recommendation from persons who can assess your academic potential.
• Curriculum vitae or resume.
• Copy of current, unencumbered U.S. RN license.

Upon admission to the program, you will need to provide the following to the coordinator of the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems:

• Professional photo of yourself or one of you at your job (headshot) will be required upon admission to the MSN program. UWGB will use the photo for education and marketing purposes.

• Background check by UWGB vendor.

• Basic Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

International Students

International students should visit, http://www.uwgb.edu/graduate/international/ , for additional information on the following requirements.

• Evidence of English Proficiency (such as a TOEFL score).
• Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a similar evaluation service.
• Evidence of financial resources.
• Financial Support Statement.

Special Students

Persons holding a bachelor’s or higher-level degree who wish to enroll in courses but do not want to pursue a MSN in Leadership and Management in Health Systems degree may enroll as special students. Graduate credit will be awarded provided that the student registers in graduate-level courses as a graduate special student and pays appropriate fees.

Degree Requirements

The 34-credit curriculum consists of 12 graduate courses. Students in the program are required to earn a grade of “B” or better in all required courses. The program is delivered via a part-time model. Students can complete the program in 6 semesters (fall I, spring I, summer I, fall II, spring II, summer II) with two courses offered each semester. A master’s professional project is the capstone of the program’s academic experience. The master’s  professional project is in lieu of a thesis.

Three practicum courses (9 credits) are required and in total amount to 504 practicum hours. Graduates will be able to sit for American Nurses Credentialing Center certification exam, “Nurse Executive, Advanced,” once they have acquired sufficient experience.

Steps Toward the Degree

1. Applicant is admitted to a graduate program.
2. Students in the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems program DO NOT NEED TO submit an Official Declaration of Master’s Degree (Form GR-1) to the Office of Graduate Studies.
3. Students in the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems develop a project proposal. MSN students develop and complete a master’s professional project identified in collaboration with a health care facility and mentor and their project Committee and Committee Chair (an MSN faculty member). The proposal is reviewed and approved by the thesis/project committee. Once approved, a Thesis/Project Proposal Form GR-2 is submitted to the Graduate Studies office.
4. Students in the MSN Leadership and Management in Health Systems schedule a professional project presentation via submission of the Request for Thesis Defense/Project Presentation Form GR-3 to the Graduate Studies office. MSN students’ project presentation will disseminate information from the master’s professional project in a suitable format (e.g., manuscript for publication, presentation).
5. The scheduled thesis defense meeting or professional project presentation takes place. Formal approval of the defense is documented on the Approval of Thesis Defense or Project Presentation Form GR-4 and is kept with the academic record.
6. If the thesis or professional project is successfully completed and approved, the student applies for conferral of the degree to the Registrar’s Office through the Student Information System (SIS).
7. Degree is awarded and graduate receives diploma. Graduating MSN students are encouraged to participate in the May graduation ceremonies, completing the final practicum and courses in the following summer semester, with actual diplomas received upon completion of these courses in August.