Program Overview

Program Overview

Marquette designs its program to make it as straightforward as possible for students to fulfill their degree requirements. Unlike many advanced practice programs, Marquette has clinical placement coordinators that match students with high-quality preceptors, forming the basis of long-lasting relationships.

Curriculum and Clinical Hours

The curriculum ensures that students earn more than enough clinical hours. While 500 clinical hours are the requirement for certification, MSN students complete 750. Building these extra hours into the graduation requirements ensures that Marquette nurses will enter the field very well prepared for their post-graduation jobs.

Program Structure

• The program has clinical placement coordinators that match students with high-quality preceptors.
  • This forms the basis of long-lasting relationships between students and preceptors.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education and sufficient clinical experience.
  • This is evident in the fact that MSN students complete 750 clinical hours, exceeding the certification requirement of 500 hours.

Program Benefits

The program's structure and curriculum provide several benefits to students, including:

• Long-lasting relationships with preceptors.
• More than sufficient clinical hours to prepare them for their post-graduation jobs.
• A comprehensive education that equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers.