Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the University of Indianapolis is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for leadership roles in various healthcare settings. The program offers several tracks, including the MSN-NNP track, which focuses on neonatal nurse practitioner education.

MSN-NNP Track

Advantages

• Instructors and guest speakers include active neonatologists and nurse practitioners
• Hands-on clinical training and observation take place at Neonatal Intensive Care Units of a variety of hospitals throughout the State of Indiana
• Core and specialty courses are available in an online format

About the Track

The MSN Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) track is designed for NICU nurses and is led by active nurse practitioners. The hands-on clinical training and observation take place at neonatal intensive care units of a variety of hospitals throughout the State of Indiana, including the NICUs of Riley Children’s and St. Vincent Hospitals.

Track Length & Format

• The MSN-NNP track is 53 credit hours with 750 clinical hours
• The part-time track is 3 years
• The track is offered in cohorts
• Core and specialty courses are available online, making it very flexible to fit your busy lifestyle
• On-campus clinical intensive will teach our students health assessment skills and clinical procedures

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Courses

• The MSN-NNP degree plan consists of 20 courses, including clinical courses and a culmination of evidenced-based practice project
• All clinical work is focused on applying what you learn in class to clinical practice

Admission Requirements

• View the admission requirements and admission process

Tuition & Aid

• View Graduate Tuition Rates
• Additional estimated costs include:
  • Fees Each Semester
    • General Services Fee: $168 (All students)
    • Nursing Fee: $600 (Graduate nursing clinical students)
    • Nursing Fee: $168 (Graduate nursing non-clinical students)
  • Prior to Starting Classes
    • $66.75 Background Check
    • $94.99 Drug Test and Document Storage
    • Cost of any immunizations you may need to complete
  • Shadow Health
    • $130 for Shadow Health for NUGR 532 and NUGR 534
  • Students Taking NUGR 532 and NUGR 603
    • NUGR 532 and NUGR 603 Kit for physical assessment and diagnostics approximately $300
    • Travel expenses to Indianapolis + hotel (Only through Fall 2025)
    • $47 ExamSoft*
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) Students: Clinical Courses
    • $47 ExamSoft* per semester (January to August and then again August to December) (except Neonatal Nurse Practitioner courses)
    • $81.75 for renewal of background check & drug test
    • $75 HESI Admission Exam + Proctor-U (APRN students during their last semester)
    • Background Check/Fingerprints (IN $35) (See the Indiana Professional Licensing Association website for current pricing)
    • Certification exams: see websites for those institutions for current pricing
    • Cap & Gown and nursing pin (optional; see the UIndy bookstore for pricing)

Technology Requirements

• Students will be required to have technology that is compatible with the required computerized testing platform software
• Please see the IT Help Page for requirements needed for Windows and MAC OS computers
• Chromebooks will not meet the technology requirements for the School of Nursing
• A computer that meets ExamSoft/Examplify expectations is required

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