Master of Science in Nursing
Mission Statement
The mission of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to build upon the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to educate and empower the professional nurse for leadership that is adaptable in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare environment and allows them to function as a change agent in healthcare, education, and organizational systems, through an evidence-based curriculum leading to a concentration in Nursing Education or Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration.
The online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is designed to advance the professional nurse as a Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration. Nursing education at the Masters level is intended to reflect the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The programs development is built upon AACN's nine Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing, recognized as the education foundation for the nursing discipline. Congruent with AACN, our Master's program prepares the professional nurse for leadership that is adaptable in a rapid changing, complex healthcare environment and to take critical action needed in health, education, and organizational systems. A primary consideration for the Master's program to be delivered online is to support the demands of students' work, home, and school responsibilities.
Program Goals
- To offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) based in the liberal arts where the learning experience will continue to build upon the undergraduate's Bachelor of Science in Nursing general educational core foundational concepts.
- To prepare a graduate nurse who demonstrates competent clinical skills and leadership qualities through the use of transfer of learning, critical thinking, and decision-making.
- To provide opportunities for individuals with a B.S.N. and RN nursing license to further their educational preparation and scholarly endeavors.
- To graduate professional nurses who are responsive to the changing health care needs of society.
Admission Requirements
In addition to admission to Cumberland University, and general Cumberland University Graduate Admission requirements, the Master of Science in Nursing also requires the following:
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Students with less than 2.5 GPA may complete two courses of graduate coursework. If the student earns a grade of a B or higher for both courses, he or she will earn final acceptance.
- Must be a Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license.
- Must have completed an undergraduate Statistics course successfully.
- Two letters of professional recommendation
MSN Requirements upon Admission
- Copy of Driver's License or Picture ID
- Criminal background check
- Current BLS certification
- Immunization verification