Darla Vale, Ph.D., RN; Dean of Health Sciences
Susan MacPherson, DNP, RN, PNP-BC; MSN-MAGELIN Program Director
Kristin Clephane, DNP, RN, CPN; Assistant Dean of Nursing, Chair of Nursing
Melanie Quilla-Deza, DNP, RN, CNE; MSN/DNP Program Director
The Department of Nursing offers two graduate programs, the Master of Science in Nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Within these programs specialized pathways and tracks are offered:
- Master of Science in Nursing
- MSN-MAGELIN: Master’s Graduate Entry-Level into Nursing (pre-licensure)
- Master of Science in Nursing: Administration (post-licensure)
- Master of Science in Nursing: Education (post-licensure)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice: Health Systems Leadership
Each program has unique admission and program requirements.
In addition, the Department of Nursing offers two post-licensure graduate certificates, the Nursing Administration Graduate Certificate and the Nursing Education Graduate Certificate. Each certificate has unique admission and certificate requirements.
MSN-MAGELIN – Master’s Graduate Entry-Level into Nursing Program
The MSN-MAGELIN program is a graduate entry-level degree into the profession of nursing for individuals who already hold a non-nursing baccalaureate degree. The program is designed to prepare the student at a higher level than a traditional BSN program, by offering courses that emphasize research, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and theoretical perspectives in nursing. Students complete the program in four consecutive semesters. Fifteen to seventeen credit hours are taken in each of the four semesters, which include classroom and clinical learning activities for the full-time program. MSN-MAGELIN also offers a part-time track which is eight semesters, with six to 9 credit hours each semester.
Upon completion of the MSN-MAGELIN program, students apply and take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed to practice as a registered nurse. One of the MSN-MAGELIN courses fulfills requirements in the MSN administration and education tracks if students earn a grade of “B” or higher and enroll in the post licensure MSN program within five years of taking the course.
The Department of Nursing’s mission is to prepare students to become professional nurses who integrate the liberal arts and sciences with the knowledge and skills essential for patient-centered nursing practice. Graduates are caring, ethical health care providers who support the dignity of others and promote holistic, evidence-based practice in a variety of settings. [The Nursing program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, Phone (202) 887-6791, Fax (202) 887-8476.] The program provides the learning environment for students' development of competencies in assessment, communication, critical thinking, decision-making, problem solving, and therapeutic nursing interventions across the lifespan. These concepts and principles are integrated throughout the students' educational program and form the basis for a value-centered approach to caring for individuals, families, aggregates, populations-at-risk, and communities.
Post Licensure Master of Science in Nursing: Administration Track and Education Track
The Master of Science in Nursing program prepares graduates to enhance nursing practice through specialized roles in two tracks: nursing administration and nursing education. The program focuses on the development of advanced clinical competencies as well as expertise in the chosen area of practice. Graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing program are prepared to provide evidence-based leadership to advance nursing practice and engage in interprofessional collaboration for the purpose of improving outcomes in today’s dynamic health care environment.
Students complete the program in six semesters. The program is offered in an online format that includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous class meetings. Synchronous meetings occur in real-time via online video conferencing. Asynchronous activities take place via an online learning management system. Four of the required MSN courses also fulfill the requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Health Systems Leadership
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Health Systems Leadership program provides the terminal academic preparation for patient-focused advanced nursing practice. The post-master's DNP is designed to prepare nurses for leadership positions where they can create transformative change to improve the health and health care outcomes of individuals, families, groups and populations. The program focuses on development of advanced competencies for complex practice along with evidence-based practice utilization to meet the demands that impact the quality of patient care delivery, patient outcomes, and systems management.
Students complete the program in six semesters. The program is offered in an online format that includes a combination of synchronous and asynchronous class meetings. Synchronous meetings occur in real-time via online video conferencing. Asynchronous activities take place via an online learning management system.
Post Licensure Graduate Certificates: Nursing Administration and Nursing Education
The Post-Licensure Graduate Nursing Certificates offer specialized courses in two tracks: nursing administration and nursing education, designed to enhance the practice of Registered Nurses. These certificates consist of four courses that focus on developing competencies in nursing administration or nursing education. The courses are aligned with nationally recognized nursing certifications and prepare nurses to obtain national certification as a nurse administrator or nurse educator upon completion of the certificate. Both BSN-prepared and graduate-prepared nurses can benefit from these certificates. All courses can be applied towards the MSJ post-licensure MSN in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education. Additionally, nurses with master's or doctoral degrees can use the graduate certificate as a post-graduate specialized nursing certificate. Direct-entry MSN-prepared nurses can complete the nursing administration or nursing education graduate certificate as a bridge to the MSJ DNP program.
Students can complete the certificate in two semesters by taking two part-time courses each semester. The certificate program can be completed fully online. Students participate in 2-3 meetings that occur in real-time via online video conferencing, with the remainder of the learning taking place via an interactive online environment.