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DIRECT ENTRY MSN FOR ADN NURSES
Advance your practice through caring and leadership
This program allows students who have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and also have a bachelor's degree outside of nursing to complete a master of science in nursing degree with a specialty focus as an advanced practice nurse or nurse leader.
Program Highlights
- Rolling admission
- Part-time and full-time available for working students
- After completing four required courses, students progress into their chosen specialization
Dual Primary Care and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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These programs are generally completed on a part-time basis (3-6 credits per term) while students are working. Personalized plans of study are created collaboratively by each student and their adviser in order to create a manageable and flexible schedule.
Direct Entry MSN ADN Program
The total number of credits taken to complete the master of science in nursing ranges from 39-51, depending on the specialization chosen, in addition to the initial 12 credits listed below.
Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing
Community and Population Health Nursing
Interdisciplinary Palliative Care
Quality & Patient Safety in Health Care
Total Credit Hours: 12
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Application Requirements
- Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities.
- Three completed recommendation letters prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing. (Post-master's certificate requires only one completed recommendation.)
- A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
- International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
- GRE not required.
- Baccalaureate degree
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater, using a 4.0 system
- Associate degree in nursing with GPA of 3.0 or above, using a 4.0 system
- Completion of Marquette University Graduate School application, indicating you have an A.D.N. and a B.S./B.A. degree
- Must be registered as a professional nurse in the United States and licensed in Wisconsin
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better (Note: these undergraduate courses do not count as graduate electives):
- Anatomy and Physiology* 5–6 credits
- Chemistry or Biochemistry or Biology or Microbiology* 5–6 credits
- Behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology) 3 credits
- Statistics (including inferential analysis)** 3 credits
* Prerequisites preferred within last five years.
** Statistics must be taken within five years of your start date.
Tuition information for the Master of Science in Nursing — Second Degree Direct Entry for Non-Nurses program can be found in the Graduate Bulletin, as it differs from other graduate programs.
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Graduate Program Recruiter
Lizzie Kerrick- email Lizzie
Program Advisor
Taylor Pamperin, M.Ed.- email Taylor