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Master's of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), Education Program

The Master's of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education option prepares the graduate for a position in nursing education as well as the educator role in varied settings such as hospitals, health department, clinics, among other practice areas. Students are prepared as nurse educators and leaders to respond to current and projected changes in the health care system. Students are required to complete 43 credit hours which includes 336 lab/practicum hours in varied settings.

The Master's of Science in Nursing degree, Nursing Education option program courses are delivered online.

Master's of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education Full Time

If you have questions after looking through the School of Nursing website, please see the Graduate Frequently Asked Questions for more information

Goal and Outcomes 

Goal

The primary goal of the Master’s in Nursing Education program is to prepare experts in nursing education principles and practices with an emphasis on leadership, innovation and evidence based applications.

Program Outcomes

  1. Use an evidence based approach that critically applies evidence and integrates theory and research findings to enhance nursing practice.
  2. Assume a leadership role in managing human, fiscal, and physical health care resources demonstrating application of health care policy, organization, and financing of health care.
  3. Understand principles, personal values and beliefs that provide a framework for nursing practice.
  4. Analyze systems of health care and determine how the values underpinning them influence care delivered.
  5. Understand the nursing profession, advanced nursing roles, the requirements for, and regulation of these roles, and integrate the advanced nursing role into the graduate’s professional practice.
  6. Understand, appreciate and value diversity in health and illness and assure the delivery of appropriate patient-centered care.
  7. Partner with individuals, groups and communities to achieve and maintain an optimal level of health through an interdisciplinary process.

Master of Science in Nursing Student Handbook

Finances

Cost of Attendance

Cost for tuition, general and professional fees, and estimated costs are listed on the

Master's of Science Program Estimated Costs - Per Semester page. 

Scholarships

The School of Nursing annually awards over $50,000 in scholarships and the School of Nursing scholarship application is available annually in April.
Please see the Scholarship Office website for more information about scholarship opportunities available through ISU. 

Admission Requirements

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the following are required:

  1. Earned Bachelor of Science degree (BS in Nursing or BSN) from program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or other nationally recognized accrediting body for nursing education.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (calculated based on previous 60 credits of undergraduate course work).
  3. English Proficiency Exams: The SON MS Program adheres to the ISU Graduate School policy for those students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States (at the undergraduate and/or graduate level) and whose native language is not English.
  4. Completed application by established deadline of December 1st. Applications submitted after December 1st are accepted on a rolling bases until class is filled.
  5. Verification of valid and current unencumbered Registered Nursing license.
  6. Mandatory attendance at the orientation for the M.S. in Nursing program to be held on the ISU Pocatello campus in August of the year of admission.

Admission to the Education option is dependent on a full cohort as determined by the School of Nursing.

Online Application

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Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the December 1st priority deadline.

Application Status for Fall 2021 Admission
Master's of Science in Nursing degree Open

Application Requirements

The student must apply to and meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, the following are required:

  1. Submission of official transcripts from each institution at which they have taken any post-secondary work directly to the Graduate School. Evidence of a completed BS in Nursing or BSN from an accredited nursing program must be listed in official transcripts.
  2. Submission of a professional essay (2-3 pages) is required describing applicant's interest in pursuing the Master of Science degree and vision of how this preparation will facilitate career goals. Describe experiences which have influenced your decision to seek a Master's in Nursing degree in the chosen option. Present one or more strengths that will support your success in the graduate program. Explain how completing the Master's degree in Nursing Education will contribute to your professional goals. Describe the potential impact your professional goals will have on the advancement of the nursing profession.
  3. Three professional reference forms attesting to the applicant's capacity and potential for Master's study. (It is recommended two references be from academic sources and one from a recent employer).
  4. Submission of professional vitae or resume.

Selection Process for the M.S. in Nursing Education Program

Application for the Master's of Science in Nursing Education program will open in September of any academic year for a Fall Semester start date. Preference will be given to applications submitted by December 1 of any year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until class filled. All application and admission requirements as posted on the website for the M.S. degree program apply. Notification of successful applicants for admission and alternates will be announced in late April of any year.

More Information

Questions on preparing for and submitting the online application should be addressed to:

Jack Hadlich, BA, MS

Admission and Recruitment Coordinator

Office: Pocatello

208-282-4346

hadljack@isu.edu

Questions related to this degree program should be addressed to

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Susan S. Tavernier, PhD, CNS, RN, AOCN(R)

Director of Graduate Studies, School of Nursing and Associate Professor

Office: Meridian

208-373-1783

tavesusa@isu.edu