2012-2013 SNU Graduate Academic Catalog - Southern Nazarene ...

50GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN NURSINGGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN NURSINGProgram InformationThe graduate nursing programs at SNU are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation and is designed for baccalaureate-educated registered nurses who want to increase theireffectiveness as nurses. The programs consists of an accelerated modular Professional Study program,with two tracks: nursing education and nursing leadership. Each track, in the sequential curriculum,consists of 18 credit hours of CORE content, followed by 15 credit hours of specialty courses. At the endof the programs, there is a six credit-hour capstone course culminating in a thesis or capstone.Each course consists of six weeks of intensive study and include classroom sessions and group andindividual projects. During the six credit-hour capstone course, learners receive extensive support in thecompletion of research study culminating in the writing of a thesis.Students who complete either M.S. in Nursing track may return and complete the four specialty coursesin the second track for a certification.Admission RequirementsAdmission requirements for entry into the M.S. with a nursing major are:1. Students must have a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 to be unconditionallyadmitted. Students with GPAs below that 3.00 are reviewed for possible conditional admittance.2. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program or a baccalaureate degree in adiscipline other than nursing and an associate’s degree in nursing from a nationally accreditedprogram.3. Current unencumbered registered nurse licensure in Oklahoma or eligibility for the same.4. Documentation of basic computer skills.5. Successful completion of a basic statistics course.6. Brief statement of professional goals.7. Three letters of recommendation speaking to applicant's qualifications to pursue graduateeducation.8. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 or higher (traditional version) or 213 orhigher (computer version) for foreign educated students. Those who have successfully completed acollege degree program in an English-speaking university or in the United States do not need tosubmit the TOEFL.MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION (MSNE)MSNE PROGRAMThis program is designed to prepare registered nurses to become effective educators in nursing. Thecurriculum allows the individual to develop teaching expertise in both academic and clinical settings.Program ObjectivesThe objectives of the track are to: influence nursing education, practice, research, and/or healthcare environments. use specialized knowledge and skills within the focus areas to foster maximum growth within atarget population. design activities that support critical think, professional growth, open communication, andcollaborative relationships. commit to a personal ethic of social responsibility and service.