"Save one life and you’re a hero.
Save one hundred lives and you’re a nurse." -Anonymous
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Lizzie Kerrick - Graduate Program Recruiter
phone: (414) 288-4792
elizabeth.kerrick@mu.edu
Direct Entry for Non-nursing Graduates
Make a career change toward your life's calling
The direct entry master of science in nursing program for non-nursing graduates is designed for individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees outside of nursing. Students will develop a specialized nursing curriculum preparing them to take the NCLEX examination and earn a master's degree in nursing.
Choose your campus
Program Delivery |
Milwaukee on Marquette Campus |
Pleasant Prairie Location |
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Credits Course delivery: on-campus, online and hybrid Skills, labs and exams Non-nursing bachelor's required Full-time, five terms of study Clinical placements Cohort Courses start |
75 on-campus, some hybrid courses on-site: Milwaukee campus x x Milwaukee metro area 56 students summer (May) |
75 all course work is completed online on-site: Pleasant Prairie x x Kenosha and Northern IL 96 students fall (August) and spring (January) |
Course work designed to accommodate adult learners
Students can expect the same curriculum and outcomes at both locations. Students at both sites are invited and encouraged to attend professional and career development workshops and continuing education presentations. The biggest differences are program start semesters, location of clinicals, and online vs. mostly in-person courses.
Direct Entry MSN Program – 75 Credits
Semester One
Health Assessment and Fundamentals I
Health Assessment and Fundamentals I
Health Assessment and Fundamentals II
Essentials of Nursing
Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice
Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice
Semester Two
Nursing Concepts and Intervention, Adults/Older Adults I Theory
Family-centered Nursing Care of Children Theory
Concepts and Interventions for the Promotion of Mental Health Theory
Ethics Policy and Health Care Advocacy
Nursing Care for Patients with Chronic Conditions Clinical
Semester Three
Community and Population Health Nursing
Maternity Nursing and Women’s Health Theory
Research and Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing
Nursing Concepts and Intervention, Adults/Older Adults II Theory
Nursing Care for Patients with Acute Conditions Clinical
Semester Four
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety in Health Care
Organizational and Systems Leadership
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Professional Nursing Practice Clinical
Semester Five
Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
Advanced Health Care Assessment Across the Lifespan
Informatics, Technology and Professional Issues
Transition to Nursing Practice and Leadership Clinical
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Application Deadline
Nov. 15 - For spring admission: Direct Entry MSN for Non-nurses (Pleasant Prairie only)
Dec. 15 - For summer admission: Direct Entry MSN for Non-nurses (Milwaukee campus only)
Apr. 15 - For fall admission: Direct Entry MSN for Non-nurses (Pleasant Prairie only)
Application Requirements
Apply and submit all application requirements via NursingCAS
- 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.
- A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
- GRE scores (General Test only). Waived if undergraduate (or if applicant has already earned bachelor's or master's degree) GPA is 3.200 or above. Use DI Code 0093 for submitting GRE scores.
- International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
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.
Graduate Program Recruiter
Lizzie Kerrick
phone: (414) 288-4792
email: elizabeth.kerrick@marquette.edu