Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Admission Requirements

Procedure for Admission to the RN to Master of Science in Nursing** Degree Program

** South University, Online Program offerings may not be available to residents of all states.  Please contact an admissions representative for further information.

The criteria used in determining admission to the Master of Science in Nursing degree program include:

• Completion of the application for admission.
• An associate's degree in nursing from an accredited collegiate institution, or a diploma in nursing from an accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative CGPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Submission of official transcripts from every college or university attended within 10 weeks after the initial start date).
• A valid unencumbered single-state and/or a valid unencumbered Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) multistate license as a registered nurse in all U.S. states or territories in which the student is licensed, including the state in which the student completes all assignments for the program is required. (Note that military, federal, and foreign educated nurses must meet this state requirement for nursing licensure). An unencumbered license(s) must be maintained throughout the program.
• Meet the Core Performance Standards and essential function related to the profession of nursing as described in this catalog
• Submission of the following:
  • Three references using the Nursing Graduate School Appraisal Form. At least one of your references should hold a master's in Nursing or higher degree in nursing.
  • An essay (goal statement) of 1-2 pages (typed, double-spaced) explaining your career goals, reasons for your choice of specialization, and why you want to pursue an advanced degree in nursing.
  • A resume describing relevant work, professional, and volunteer experiences.
• Once all required admissions documents and information are submitted, the application will be reviewed and evaluated for admission decision.

Provisional admission status is not available for the RN to Master of Science in Nursing degree program. Students not meeting admission requirements for the RN to Master of Science in Nursing program may be considered for the RN to BSN degree program and apply to the MSN degree program when the  admission requirements for the MSN degree program are met.

 

 

Course Requirements

RN to Master of Science in Nursing

Area I: General Education: 76 Credits

Professional Development

Basic Communications

Mathematics and Statistics

Natural Sciences

Arts and Humanities (chose two)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education Elective (Choose Two)

Area II Foundation Requirements: 14 Credits

Undergraduate Nursing (45 transfer credits + 36 credits from South University)

Graduate Nursing (Students must complete core credits and one specialization)

MSN Core: 20 Credits

Specialization in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner: 36 Credits for Specialization, 227 Total Credits for Program

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Offered at South University, Online Programs.

• NSG6001 Advanced Nursing Practice I 4 credit hours
• NSG6005 Advanced Pharmacology 4 credit hours
• NSG6006 Pre-Specialty Evaluation 0 credit hours
• NSG6020 Advanced Health and Physical Assessment 6 credit hours
• NSG6021 Pre-Clinical Evaluation 0 credit hours *
• NSG6320 Practicum I: Adult Health - Adults and Gerontology 6 credit hours
• NSG6330 Practicum II Adult Health: Women’s Health 6 credit hours
• NSG6340 Practicum III: Adult Health - Primary Care 6 credit hours
• NSG6999 Graduate Project in Nursing 4 credit hours

• *If the student receives a failing grade in NSG6021, the student must enroll in and pass the following four (4)-credit hour course: NSG6023 Nurse Practitioner Enhancement.

 

For the most up to date information on course requirements, please visit the academic catalog.

Outcomes

Upon finishing this program and entering into adult-gerontological nursing, you should be able to:

• Providing health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and treatment.
• Assessing and diagnosing health status.
• Creating a plan of care and implementation of treatment.
• Ensuring a professional, collegial, and collaborative approach to care.
• Serving as a teacher and coach to patients.
• Committing to advancing the profession.
• Assisting patients in managing and negotiating the healthcare delivery system.
• Monitoring and ensuring high quality healthcare practice.
• Demonstrating cultural competence.

Online Classroom

Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom. 

South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:

• Advanced media content
• Personalized navigation
• Simplified online learning atmosphere
• Access to digital books
• Emailing and instant messaging options

We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.

Read more about online requirements here. 

Comments and Concerns

All Fields Are Required

The purpose of this form is to provide a process for the general public to submit comments, concerns, or complaints regarding their interaction with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Post Graduate Certificate, or Doctor of Nursing Practice program. A record of all complaints will be maintained and secured by campus administration. If you are a South University student, please submit your comments, concerns, or complaints according to the process outlined in the University Catalog or programmatic handbook. Please contact your Program Director or Academic Counselor if you need additional guidance.