Applicants with credentials from countries other than the United States must have their credentials evaluated through the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility for admission. Applicants must assume all responsibility for fees associated with testing. Degree Requirements Students must meet all university requirements for a bachelor's degree. The graduate major in Nursing provides a master's degree program in advanced practice nursing for nurses who have a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The major is advanced clinical nursing practice in acute and chronic health care with role preparation as a clinical specialist.
Students apply research concepts, theories, and skills in developing the clinical specialist role.
The focus of the clinical specialist role is the development of clinical expertise to improve the quality of client care in acute, chronic, or community health care environments. The graduate program is accredited by the National League for Nursing . Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements or who have graduated from nongraded baccalaureate programs will be conditionally admitted. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for the first nine hours of work completed. Applicants whose credentials are from countries other than the United States must have their credentials evaluated through the Office of Admissions.