
Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 670 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The goal of the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program is to prepare the graduate as an entry-level nurse generalist to practice with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to design, lead, and integrate care to clients and populations in diverse healthcare settings. The program will prepare graduates to provide and direct care within an interprofessional model to clients and populations with complex physical and psychosocial conditions. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to take the nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-RN). This program prepares the successful and licensed graduate for an entry-level position as a registered nurse at the master’s degree level.
Programmatic Accreditation
The Master’s nursing program at Miami Regional University located in Miami Springs, Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science in Nursing programs is with Conditions.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester I
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Theoretical Perspectives of Nursing
- Advanced Pharmacology
Semester II
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Nursing Inquiry and Evidence-Based Practice
- Foundations of Nursing Care Across the Lifespan (Includes Clinical and Lab)
Semester III
- Educational Administration
- Educational Finance
- Educational Law
Semester IV
- Pediatrics and Obstetrics Nursing (Includes Clinical)
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Decision Making
- Role of the Nurse Leader and Leadership Quality Initiatives (Includes Clinical)
Semester V
- Integration into Nursing Practice (Includes Clinical and Lab)
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease
Program Outcome
At the completion of the program, students who satisfy graduation requirements may be eligible to complete the NCLEX-RN examination. Students are responsible for checking eligibility with the state board of nursing.
NCLEX-RN Examination Requirements
Miami Regional University encourages applicants and students of this program to periodically visit the Florida Board of Nursing website for updated information on the licensure application and instructions for the NCLEX examination since these rules are subject to change.
Graduate Nursing Concentration Course Failure
Only one repeat of the SAME nursing concentration course (MSN) is permitted for students enrolled in the nursing program. A second failure of the SAME nursing concentration course (MSN) will result in the student being dismissed from the nursing program. Failing two nursing concentration courses (MSN) of any combination, including courses repeated, will result in the student being dismissed from the nursing program. A grade of “WF” is treated as a course failure. Students with two “W” grades for the same course shall be considered as a single course failure. A student with a total of three “W” grades in the same course or with a total of three “W” grades in any combination of nursing concentration courses shall be dismissed from the nursing program.
Specific Course Grading Requirements
Students must successfully pass all components of nursing (MSN) concentration courses to receive a passing grade. Failing any component (lecture, lab, simulation, and externship) will result in a recorded grade of “F” for all components of the course attempted.
Course Options for Foreign-Trained Physicians
After admission to the Nursing Program, foreign-trained physicians may opt to test out of Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Physical (Advanced Health) Assessment with the “3-P exam”. Passing the 3-P exam with a score of 80% or greater will award the applicant grades for the three courses. Grading is based on an equivalency for each course and credit; credits are treated as transfer credits. Successful completion of the 3-P exam with the required minimum score will replace the first semester of the Post-Masters FNP Certificate Program and three classes in the MSN/FNP program. Applicants who fail to achieve an 80% minimum score will be required to register for the three courses. Exam preparation guides are available to assist applicants who have completed registration for the 3- P exam. The 3-P exam is not an admissions requirement, however, students opting to take the exam must complete it prior to enrollment to receive consideration for credits. Students must pay the exam fee in full prior to taking the exam. The 3-P exam will not be administered more than once per qualifying student. Students will not be permitted to retake the 3-Pexam.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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