Master of Science in Nursing

Mission Statement

The mission of the Master of Science in Nursing program is to build upon the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to educate and empower the professional nurse for leadership that is adaptable in a rapidly changing, complex healthcare environment and allows them to function as a change agent in healthcare, education, and organizational systems, through an evidence-based curriculum leading to a emphasis in Nursing Education or Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration.

The online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is designed to advance the professional nurse as a Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive Leadership and Administration. Nursing education at the Masters level is intended to reflect the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The programs development is built upon AACN's nine Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing, recognized as the education foundation for the nursing discipline. Congruent with AACN, our Master's program prepares the professional nurse for leadership that is adaptable in a rapid changing, complex healthcare environment and to take critical action needed in health, education, and organizational systems. A primary consideration for the Master's program to be delivered online is to support the demands of students' work, home, and school responsibilities.

Program Goals

To offer a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) based in the liberal arts where the learning experience will continue to build upon the undergraduate's Bachelor of Science in Nursing general educational core foundational concepts.
To prepare a graduate nurse who demonstrates competent clinical skills and leadership qualities through the use of transfer of learning, critical thinking, and decision-making.
To provide opportunities for individuals with a B.S.N. and RN nursing license to further their educational preparation and scholarly endeavors.
To graduate professional nurses who are responsive to the changing health care needs of society.

Admission Requirements

In addition to admission to Cumberland University, and general Cumberland University Graduate Admission requirements, the Master of Science in Nursing also requires the following:

Earned a BSN from a regionally accredited university or complete a transcript evaluation if BSN outside of the United States.
Official transcripts showing completion of BSN degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Submit a personal goal statement.
Must complete an admissions interview.
Must have an authorization to test for NCLEX before admission.
Must pass NCLEX and hold United States RN license in the state where practicum hours will be completed by the end of the 1st semester within the MSN emphasis.
Must be a Registered Nurse holding an unencumbered license.
Must have completed an undergraduate Statistics course successfully.
Student who do not speak English as their primary language must obtain a minimum Duolingo (DET) exam score of 100.

MSN Requirements upon Admission

Copy of Driver's License or Picture ID
Criminal background check
Current BLS certification
Immunization verification