Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing program at Northern Michigan University provides Registered Nurses with advanced knowledge and clinical skills to serve as primary health care providers. Graduates assume responsibility for assessment and management of a broad range of health needs of individuals and families across the life span.

Program Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

1. Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, genetic, environmental, and social factors related to individual, aggregate, and population health to deliver innovative, holistic, and culturally competent clinical prevention interventions and strategies.

2. Implement evidence-based models of care to facilitate access to cost-effective, safe, high quality health care that improves patient and population health outcomes.

3. Assume a leadership role by implementing quality and safety initiatives within an interdisciplinary team that improves health care outcomes.

4. Analyze outcome data from information systems and patient care technologies to support safe practice environments, reduce patient risks, and improve health outcomes.

5. Use critical and reflective thinking to independently and collaboratively evaluate peers and personal/professional achievements.

6. Advocate for policies that improve the health and wellbeing of the public and support the professional values and standards of advanced practice nursing.

7. Acquire a foundation for and affirm the value of lifelong learning and professional development.
8. Critically evaluate and apply findings from evidence-based practice and research to promote best practice, manage risks, reduce health disparities, and improve access to care for individuals, families, and communities in rural settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Safety
Analytic Approaches for Advanced Nursing Practice
Professional Role Development
Health Policy and Advocacy for Improving Rural and Population Health
Theoretical and Scientific Foundations for Evidence-Based Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Marquette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate admission application and fee.
Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
School of Nursing application.
A current resume.
One-page written description of your goals for graduate study. The document should be typed using a computer with Times New Roman,12 pt. font, and double-spaced.

Three letters of recommendation - one academic (candidates who have graduated within the last three years must include a faculty recommendation) and two clinical colleagues or manager
An unrestricted RN license
Two-step TB skin test, MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, and Tdap
CPR certification
Nurse practitioner student malpractice insurance
Criminal background check

Urine drug screen

have a BSN from an accredited nursing program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
have a current RN license within the United States

Technological requirements

must have access to a high-speed Internet connection

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15480 USD / year

≈ 15480 USD / year
Out-of-State

15480 USD / year

≈ 15480 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15480 USD / year

≈ 15480 USD / year

Living costs

Marquette

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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