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Nursing Education, MSN -
IUPUI

Master of Science in Nursing

Course Delivery
80% to 99% Online
Total Credits
42
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$637.50
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$1681.00

Nursing Education, MSN - IUPUI

Master of Science in Nursing

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Nurse Educators play a vital role in developing the next generation of nurses. In the distance-accessible Nursing Education track, you will learn from nationally recognized faculty experienced in preparing both novice and experienced educators to:

Design evidence-based nursing curriculum
Develop innovative, effective teaching strategies
Evaluate student learning
Utilize best practices in the field of nursing education

The Nursing Education track prepares you to launch a career as a nurse educator in a variety of healthcare contexts or settings, including:

Community colleges
Universities
Hospitals
Community health agencies
Private industry
Privately supported educational institutions

For Nurse Educators pursuing a career as a nursing faculty member, IUSON participates in the federal Nurse Faculty Loan Program which provides up to 85% loan forgiveness for service as a nursing faculty member at an accredited school of nursing.

Certification

As a graduate of this program, you are eligible for certification through the National League for Nursing as a Certified Nurse Educator.

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MSN, you must complete 42 credit hours, including 75 hours of supervised advanced clinical practice and 150 hours of supervised teaching practicum.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

MSN core courses (22 credit hours)
MSN major courses (17 credit hours)
MSN elective (3 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
BSN degree from a CNEA, CCNE, or ACEN accredited program
Active, unencumbered U.S. RN license
Completion of a three-credit hour undergraduate statistics course from an accredited four-year university, with a B- or better (not required to apply, but must be completed prior to beginning the MSN program)

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Three professional references
Resume
Five short essay questions
Screenshot of RN license

Application Deadlines

Fall semester: July 15
Spring semester: December 1
Summer semester: April 1

Courses

Core

NURS-N 502	Nursing Theory I	3 Credits
NURS-N 504	Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice	3 Credits
NURS-R 500	Nursing Research	3 Credits
NURS-R 505	Measurement & Data Analysis	3 Credits
NURS-T 601	Advanced Nursing Education	4 Credits
NURS-T 604	Curriculum in Nursing	3 Credits
NURS-T 618	Evaluation in Nursing	3 Credits
NURS-T 620	Computer Technologies for Nurse Educators	3 Credits
NURS-T 680	Nursing Education Practicum	4 Credits
NURS-Y 515	Advance Pathophysiology Lifespan	3 Credits
NURS-Y 612	Advanced Pharmacology Lifespan	3 Credits
NURS-Y 625	Advanced Physical Assessment Lifespan	4 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $637.50

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1912.50

Note: Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $1681.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $5043.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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