Online M.S.N.

Admission Requirements for MC’s Online MSN Program

1. Submit an application to MC at http://www.mc.edu/application/
2. Submit official transcripts directly to the MC Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at GPS@mc.edu
3. Meet all general requirements for admission to the graduate school of MC.
4. Hold a current, unencumbered registered nursing license.
5. Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
6. Provide a satisfactory current (within 2 years) federal criminal background check. If admitted to the MSN program, students must maintain a satisfactory federal criminal background check (every 2 years) for the duration of their time in the program.
7. Hold a BSN GPA of 2.5 for admission consideration. Students who are admitted to the MSN program must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Additional Admission Items

1. Students may transfer in up to six hours of credit as approved by the Dean of the School of Nursing.
2. In addition to MC's English proficiency requirements, all applicants to the School of Nursing whose first language is not English (including international and/or U.S. residents) must have a minimum TOEFL iBT of 83 combined (6.5 IELTS banding) or have graduated from a degree program where English is the primary language of instruction.

MSN Program Goals

The MSN program will:

1. Develop advanced nursing leaders who exemplify Christ-like character, ethical integrity, and compassion in clinical practice, education, leadership, and policy-making roles.
2. Prepare graduates with advanced knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to influence health outcomes and improve the quality and safety of care for diverse populations.
3. Foster a spirit of lifelong learning and professional accountability through advanced scholarship, evidence-based practice, and the integration of research into decision-making.
4. Promote innovation and inquiry by preparing graduates to lead and participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and the adoption of information and communication technologies in healthcare delivery.
5. Cultivate leaders who advocate for equity and social justice, engaging in policy, education, and community initiatives to address health disparities and promote population health.
6. Equip graduates to lead within complex healthcare systems, demonstrating advanced communication, systems thinking, and interprofessional collaboration to drive organizational and population health improvements.

MSN Expected Student Outcomes

By the completion of the MSN program, graduates will be prepared to:

1. Integrate Christian values and advanced ethical reasoning into leadership, education, and advanced clinical practice decisions.

2. Synthesize evidence, theory, and clinical expertise to design, implement, and evaluate safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care at the individual, population, and systems levels.

3. Critically appraise research and apply findings to improve patient outcomes, organizational performance, and health policy.

4. Lead and facilitate inquiry-based projects, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based innovations to advance nursing practice and improve healthcare delivery.

5. Analyze and influence healthcare policies and regulations, advocating for access, equity, and improved health outcomes for diverse and underserved populations.

6. Leverage health informatics and emerging technologies to improve care quality, safety, and efficiency within healthcare organizations.

7. Demonstrate advanced communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams and influence organizational and policy-level change.