Requirements, RN-MSN Track

The Family Nurse Practitioner program will admit students with a BSN and RN licensure in the United States.  In addition, RNs with an associate degree or diploma graduates who meet admission criteria will be admitted to the RN to MSN program. Students who do not hold a BSN degree must complete (or transfer in) the following undergraduate courses within two years of admission to the RN-MSN program. A minimum grade of B (3.0) is required in each course.

Undergraduate Courses

• ENG 112 - Critical Writing and Reading (3). (not required for students with a previously conferred bachelor’s degree)
• NSC 180 - Legal and Moral Decisions in Nursing and Health Care for RNs (3) *1
• NUR 204 - Health Assessment for Registered Nurses (3) *2
• NSC 210 - Pathophysiology for Registered Nurses (3) *2
• NUR 300 - Theoretical Concepts for Professional Nursing (3) *1
• NUR 316 - Research in Nursing for Registered Nurses (3) *1
• NUR 369 - Transcultural Healthcare (3) *1
• NUR 412 - Community Health Nursing for Registered Nurses (6) *1

One from:

• NSC 209 - Basic Nutrition for Healthcare Practitioners (3)
• NSC 208 - Nutrition in Health Care: Diet Therapy (1) (Take this course to satisfy the Nutrition requirement if NUR 205 is transferred in)

One from:

• NSC 235 - General Principles of Pharmacology for Registered Nurses (3) *2
• NSC 234 - Updates in Pharmacology (1) (Take this course to satisfy Pharmacology if NUR 235 is too old or NUR 203 transferred in)

*1 Students are not permitted to transfer or waive these courses.
*2 Courses must be completed within 5 years at the time of application.

After completion of the undergraduate courses RN-MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator) students will continue to the MSN Curriculum according to your admitted area of emphasis.

Requirements, MSN Curriculum

A. Core Courses (21 credits)

• NSC 502 - Epidemiology and Disease Prevention (2)
• NSC 503 - Graduate Pathophysiology (3)
• NSC 504 - Graduate Pharmacology (3)
• NUR 520 - Physical Diagnosis across the Lifespan-Theory (3)
• NUR 532 - Leadership, Informatics & Policy for Advanced Practice (3)
• NUR 595 - Graduate Research Theory I (2)
• NUR 596 - Graduate Research Theory II (2)
• NUR 597 - Graduate Research Theory III (2)
• NUR 598 - Graduate Research Theory IV (1)

B. Emphasis Area: Family Nurse Practitioner (26 credits)

• NUR 507 - Mental Health for Advanced Practice Professionals (2-3) (elected for 2 credits)
• NUR 521 - Physical Diagnosis across the Lifespan - Practicum (2-3) (elected for 2 credits)
• NUR 524 - Management of Acute/Chronic Problems across the Lifespan - Theory (4)
• NUR 525 - Management of Acute/Chronic Problems across the Lifespan-Practicum (4)
• NUR 528 - Pediatrics for Advanced Practice-Theory (3)
• NUR 529 - Pediatrics for Advanced Practice-Practicum (2)
• NUR 531 - Women's Health (2)
• NUR 540 - Advanced Practice Role Theory (3)
• NUR 541 - APRN Role Practicum (4)

C. Grade Requirement

A grade of B (3.0) is required in all courses.

Transfer Credit

Up to nine (9) credits of graduate coursework completed at an accredited institution may be accepted for transfer or waiver. Transfers and waivers of credit are subject to the approval of the Graduate Nursing Academic Standards Committee and are made in accordance with the policies of the Graduate Faculty Committee.

Additional information on the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) including course descriptions can be found in the catalog. 

Requirements

The number of individuals admitted into the Master of Science in Nursing program is limited. Students are admitted for the winter semester only.

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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university with an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
• Current unencumbered RN license in the United States
• 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.

Admission for RNs is possible. Please contact Joy O’Brien, Graduate Academic Advisor, at joyobrie@umflint.edu for details. 

STATE AUTHORIZATION FOR ONLINE STUDENTS

In recent years, the federal government has emphasized the need for universities and colleges to be in compliance with the distance education laws of each individual state. If you are an out-of-state student intending to enroll in an online program, please visit the State Authorization page to verify the status of UM-Flint with your state.

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.

• Application for Graduate Admission
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Copy of current RN license (submit either a license verification printout or a photocopy of your license)
• Supplemental Application Form
• Professional Goal Statement should be a one-two page typewritten document. Please include the following:
  • Describe your reasons for pursuing an MSN, your professional plans and career goals and why you want to attend the University of Michigan-Flint. 
  • Outline how your past nursing experiences will prepare you for an advanced nursing degree
  • List any past achievements in nursing including any professional organization memberships or positions, awards, scholarships, nominations, certifications, committee/project work or other accomplishments such as scholarly publications.
  • Please explain your research interests
  • Please detail any special circumstances applicable to your application.
• Three recommendations are required from any combination of the following sources:
  • Faculty from a recent nursing program
  • A supervisor in an employment setting
  • An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant, MD or DO.
• Phone/in-person interview may be required
• International Students: Submit additional documentation. Visit umflint.edu/international for details. This program is an online program. Students admitted to this program are not eligible to obtain a student visa (F visa). Students with all other visa types are eligible.

Application Deadlines

• June 1, 2018 for Winter 2019 (now closed)
• June 1, 2019 for Winter 2020 (application now available)

Admission applications and all supporting materials must be received by the Office of Graduate Programs by 5:00 p.m. 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 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.

Campus Orientation

If admitted to the program, you must attend an on-campus orientation before their program begins. The date will be indicated in your letter of admission.