Program Overview

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

Overview

The University of Indianapolis offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for various roles in healthcare. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and offers several tracks, including Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), and Nursing Education (NE).

MSN-AGPCNP Track

Advantages

• Part-time online format designed to accommodate working nurses
• Clinical placement services to help secure a local placement site
• Complete in just eight semesters (32 months)
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

About the Track

The MSN-AGPCNP track is 46 credit hours with 750 clinical hours. It can be completed in 8 consecutive semesters (2 years and 7 months). This track is online, with non-clinical courses being asynchronous and clinical courses being synchronous. Students will be required to come to campus for periodic checkoffs in their health assessment and diagnostics courses.

Sample Courses

• Advanced Health Assessment (4 credits)
• Diagnostics and Procedures in Primary Care (2 credits)
• Role Transformation and Scientific Underpinning for Advanced Practice (3 credits)
• Health Policy and Advocacy (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements

MSN-FNP Track

Overview

The MSN-FNP track is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in family primary care. The program is 46 credit hours with 750 clinical hours and can be completed in 8 consecutive semesters (2 years and 7 months).

Admission Requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements

MSN-NE Track

Overview

The MSN-NE track is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in nursing education. The program is 36 credit hours with 300 clinical hours and can be completed in 6 consecutive semesters (2 years).

Admission Requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements

MSN-NHSL Track

Overview

The MSN-NHSL track is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in nursing and health systems leadership. The program is 36 credit hours with 300 clinical hours and can be completed in 6 consecutive semesters (2 years).

Admission Requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements

MSN-NNP Track

Overview

The MSN-NNP track is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for roles in neonatal primary care. The program is 46 credit hours with 750 clinical hours and can be completed in 8 consecutive semesters (2 years and 7 months).

Admission Requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements

Graduate Certificates

The University of Indianapolis offers several graduate certificates in nursing, including:

• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Leader
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)

Admission Requirements

• MSN degree from an accredited institution
• Unencumbered RN license
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees each semester
  • Prior to starting classes
  • Shadow Health
  • Students taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) students: clinical courses
  • Technology requirements