What Sets UM-Flint's Accelerated Nursing (MSN) Program Apart?

Focus:

• It will equip you with the skills necessary for advanced nursing practice in primary health care as an Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

• As an accelerated program, you’ll complete in just 16 months.

Flexibility:

• This full-time program is taught in a distance-learning (online) format with 6-8 campus visits required over 16 months.

• Clinical courses are arranged in your area, so it is convenient for you to gain practical experience.

• UM-Flint Nursing faculty make themselves available to students outside the normal class schedule,
with flexible office hours and online availability.

• Admitted students must commit to working no more than 24 hours a week while enrolled in the accelerated MSN

Resources:

• For cohorts beginning in Winter 2013 and Winter 2014, admitted students will receive $22,000 in the first year of the program to support educational expenses, stipends, indirect costs, or other reasonable living expenses.  Grant funding is not available beginning Winter 2015 and beyond.

• In the MSN program, you will receive practical instruction from faculty who are experts in the field of nursing.

• As part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, UM-Flint can tap additional resources, expertise, and contacts at our sister campuses in Dearborn and Ann Arbor to assist our students and their research.

Results:

• 95-100% first-time Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam pass rate for past three years.

• The University of Michigan-Flint was selected by the U.S. News Media Group to be included in its recently released “Best Nursing School Rankings” for 2012. The UM-Flintmaster’s nursing program ranked in the top 23% of 467 schools included in the survey.

In-Depth: DNP and MSN Comparison

Grant Funding (THROUGH 2014)

Grant Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S.

• Must be enrolled full-time in the accelerated MSN program

• Must achieve a B or better in all courses to continue to receive grant funds in subsequent semesters

Admission Requirements

The number of individuals admitted into the Master of Science in Nursing program is limited. Students are admitted for the winter semester only. Priority will be given to those not already accepted or enrolled in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (3.5 for graduate work)

• Current RN license in the United States

• Three or more credits in college-level Chemistry with grade of “C” or better

• Three or more credits in college-level Statistics with grade of “C” or better

NOTE: Prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to starting MSN courses.

Application Process

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library. The Program Admissions Committee will evaluate your application once all items have been received.

• Application for Graduate Admission

• $55 application fee (non-refundable)

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

• Curriculum vitae or resume

• Copy of current RN license (submit either a license verification printout or a photocopy of your license)

• Professional Goal Statement describing your career objectives and areas of clinical interest. The statement should be a 500-word typewritten document that describes your reasons for pursuing a master of science in nursing degree and should reflect a strong sense of career direction. The statement should relate past experiences to advancing a career in nursing. Include:

-your purpose for undertaking or continuing graduate study
-your reasons for wanting to study at UM-Flint
-your research interests
-your professional plans and career goals

Please describe any past achievements in nursing including:

-any professional organization memberships or positions
-awards
-scholarships
-nominations
-certifications
-committee/project work
-other accomplishments you wish to include

You also may explain any special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on any scholarly publications, achievements, abilities, and/or professional history.

• Three recommendations, including one from a doctorally- or master-prepared academician or researcher, a supervisor in an employment setting, and a practicing RN or APN, all familiar with your intellectual ability, academic achievement, and professional commitment. The recommendation form must be submitted (either online or in paper); you may submit letters of recommendation, but they must be accompanied by the recommendation forms.

• International students must submit additional documentation. Visit www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/international-students.page for details.

Application Deadlines

• February 1 for the following Winter semester

Admission applications and all supporting materials must be received by the Office of Graduate Programs by 5pm on the day of the deadline to be considered for admission to the MSN program.

Enrollment Deposit

If you are selected for admission to the accelerated MSN program, you will be required to pay a $500 enrollment deposit to reserve your seat. The deadline to pay the deposit will be indicated in your letter of admission.

Catalog Description:

Jori July, MSN

Graduation Year: 2012

Hometown: Davison, MI

The accelerated MSN is an online program. We are required to meet on campus up to two times per semester, but otherwise complete our coursework online.   I have been able to keep many of my work and family commitments with this arrangement.  In my experience, the Nursing professors have been more than willing to schedule appointments or talk on the phone about any questions or concerns I might have.  They treat me with respect as they are people that truly care about their students, and want us to excel in their programs and do well out in the real world.