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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Accelerated ADN to MSN

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Admission Standards

Admission to the ADN to MSN Program is open to associate degree registered nurse graduates from nursing programs that are accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agencies and/or NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Applicants must hold an unencumbered current Ohio registered nurse license. Admission shall not be denied on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, marital or veteran status.

Applications for admission will be reviewed annually by the Nursing Professional Review Committee. The most qualified applicants will be selected on a space available basis.

Admission Criteria

  1. Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) from an institution of higher education that is fully accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency.
     
  2. Associate degree in Nursing from a NLNAC and/or CCNE accredited undergraduate nursing program.
     
  3. Demonstrate on official college transcripts completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a grade of C or higher: 2 English composition/speech courses (2 English or 1 English and 1 speech); general inorganic chemistry; introductory psychology; anatomy & physiology I; anatomy & physiology II; statistics; microbiology; developmental psychology; introductory sociology; pharmacology; nutrition.
     
  4. Evidence of capacity for graduate study. A blended cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all college course work is required.
     
  5. Current licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio.
     
  6. Congruence of the applicant’s goals with the objectives and resources of the Otterbein College Nursing Department.
     
  7. One year full-time or part-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years is required for the NSA and CNL majors. Two years full-time or part-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years is required for the ANP and FNP majors.
     
  8. Ability to articulate one’s professional goals and express one’s self clearly as evidenced by the admission essay.

Admission Procedure

Materials required for admission to the MSN Programs must be submitted to the Graduate School office at the address listed below. All contents of the admission file become the legal property of the College and are not returnable or transferable. The applicant will:

  1. Schedule an appointment with the nursing admission’s counselor.
     
  2. Complete a graduate application for admission.
     
  3. Request separate official transcripts from all previous college or universities attended to be sent to the Graduate School office. Official transcripts are in sealed, unopened envelopes. Diploma and LPN school transcripts must also be submitted.
     
  4. Submit a professional resume.
     
  5. Give an Otterbein College Graduate Nursing Recommendation Form to two individuals that can support your application to pursue graduate studies (one reference from an RN is preferred). At least one should be from an employer. If the applicant has been in school during the last five years, the other recommendation should be from a nursing professor. Otterbein College reserves the right to contact persons providing recommendations and to contact a recommender to acknowledge receipt of a recommendation.
     
  6. Submit a 2-4 page essay (typewritten, double-spaced). The essay should:

    1. Summarize professional background.
    2. Discuss professional goals and how these goals can be achieved in the MSN program.
    3. Describe past experiences and reflections that have influenced these goals.
    4. Describe personal contributions that can be made to the nursing program and wider community.

This essay should be carefully prepared and edited since it is considered an important component of the admission application.

All admission materials including transcripts must be submitted to:
Graduate School Office
Otterbein College
One Otterbein College
Westerville, Ohio 43081-2006
grad@otterbein.edu

Admission Process

Applicants for the ADN to MSN Program must submit transcripts showing completion of a ADN degree and completion of all prerequisites (listed above in Admission Criteria) from an institution of higher education that is fully accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and NLNAC and an Application for Admission form prior to the application deadline. Please contact the Graduate School Office, grad@otterbein.edu, for specific dates.

The completed application materials are reviewed by the Nursing Professional Review Committee to determine whether the applicant is accepted into the ADN to MSN Program. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials have been submitted by the appropriate deadline. Questions regarding the application process or admission status should be directed to the Graduate School Office, grad@otterbein.edu.

Readmission

Students are expected to enroll in their first graduate level course upon acceptance into the Graduate Nursing Program in accordance with the identified major and site location. If a student does NOT enroll in their designated first class the student’s admission to the Graduate Nursing Program will be withdrawn and the admission process will have to be restarted.

If a student is not enrolled in their academic program for more than four (4) consecutive quarters (12 calendar months) the student must submit a new application as an indication of reenrollment into the Graduate Nursing Program. The application should include an updated resume and an updated transcript if additional course have been taken at another institution of higher learning.

If a student is not enrolled in their academic program for more than fine (5) consecutive quarters the student will no longer be enrolled in the Department of Nursing Graduate Programs and will have to reapply for admission. A new application must be submitted for consideration of acceptance by the Department of Nursing’s Professional Review Committee and should include an updated resume and an updated transcript if additional courses have been taken at another institution of higher learning. Admission to the Nursing Graduate Programs will be based on a space availability and meeting current admission criteria.

Associate Degree to Master’s Degree Program

The Accelerated ADN to MSN program is designed to provide an opportunity for the associate degree nurse to seek a master’s degree. There are several required pre requisite courses (see admission criteria) the program begins with transitional bridge courses that educate the associate degree nurse in the areas of nursing theory, research, community nursing and general education course work. The student is then advanced to the graduate core course work. The nursing graduate majors are: Nursing service administration, Clinical nurse leader, Adult nurse practitioner, and Family nurse practitioner.

The student is eligible for Undergraduate level financial aid until successful completion of the first 17 hours of course work and then the student becomes eligible for graduate level financial aid.

The ADN Master of Science in Nursing Program curriculum requirements in the four majors are as follows:

Credit hours NSA CNL ANP FNP
Bridge courses 18 18 18 18
Core Nursing courses 13-16 10 10 10
Specialty core 8-12 12 12 12
Specialty 18-20 10 24-27 31-34
Total hours 57-66 50 64-67 71-74
  1. Nursing Service Administration
  2. Clinical Nurse Leader
  3. Adult Nurse Practitioner
  4. Family Nurse Practitioner

Nursing Service Administration (NSA) Major

Bridge Courses

Nurs 300 Theoretical and Evidence Base Foundations of Nursing 5hrs
Nurs 460 Community Health Care Delivery 8hrs
INST 380 Human Nature in World Religions & Philosophies 5hrs

Bridge Core Total 18 hrs

Graduate Nursing Core

Graduate Nursing Core total 13-16 hrs

Nursing service Administration Core

  • BADM 500 Financial Management for Health Care Administration 4 hrs

  • *BADM XXX BADM elective from options below: 4hrs

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  • *Select either a Nursing or BADM elective

BADM Elective Options

Nursing Service Administration Specialty

Major Specialty Total 18-20 hrs

Capstone options (choose one of the following)

Nursing service Administration Major Total Hours 57-66 hrs

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Major

Bridge Courses

Nurs 300 Theoretical and Evidence Base Foundations of Nursing 5hrs
Nurs 460 Community Health Care Delivery 8hrs
INST 380 Human Nature in World Religions & Philosophies 5hrs 

Bridge Core Total 18 hrs

Graduate Core Courses

Graduate Nursing Core 10 hrs

Clinical Nurse Leader Core

Major Core Total 12 hrs

Clinical Nurse Leader Specialty

Major Specialty Total 10 hrs

Clinical Nurse Leader Major Total 50

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Major

Bridge Courses

Nurs 300 Theoretical and Evidence Base Foundations of Nursing 5hrs
Nurs 460 Community Health Care Delivery 8hrs
INST 380 Human Nature in World Religions & Philosophies 5hrs 

Bridge Core Total 18 hrs

Graduate Nursing Core

Graduate Nursing Core 10 hrs

Adult Nurse Practitioner Core

Major Core Total 12 hrs

Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty

ANP Specialty Total 24-27 hrs

Capstone options (choose one of the following):

ANP Major Total 64-67

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Major

Bridge Courses

Nurs 300 Theoretical and Evidence Base Foundations of Nursing 5hrs
Nurs 460 Community Health Care Delivery 8hrs
INST 380 Human Nature in World Religions & Philosophies 5hrs 

Bridge Core Total 18 hrs

Family Nurse Practitioner Core

Major Core Total 12 hrs

Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

FNP Specialty Total 24-27 hrs

Capstone options(choose one of the following):

FNP Major Total 71-74 hrs

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