Nursing: Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MSN
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Departmental Course Offerings
Students are required to complete 81 credits of course work over a 26-month period. In addition, students will complete over 500 clinical and residency hours in the traditional areas of medical-surgical, maternal-child health, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, public health nursing and educator roles. Students also complete core graduate courses in nursing that create the foundation for post-master’s degree academic or advanced practice specialization.
Courses change each semester, so this list should not be considered a commitment to these individual topics. However, this does represent a list of many of our current and popular courses. The list is provided so that you can begin to imagine your academic career at Millikin in this major.
- Application of Theory to Practice (NU515)
- Care of Women & Newborns (NU531)
- Mental Health Nursing (NU534)
- Advanced Health Assessment Lifespan (NU544)
- Advanced Pharm. Across Lifespan (NU545)
- Care of Adults (NU514)
- Public Health Nursing (NU551)
- Measurement & Eval Learning Outcomes (NU553)
- Nursing Leadership (NU569)
- Professional Nurse Residency (NU578)
- Advanced Nursing Project I (NU590)
- Advanced Trans to Pro Nursing (NU599)
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Getting Into the Program
Qualified candidates are highly motivated individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited program and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The School of Nursing participates in Nursing’s Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). All materials will be submitted through NursingCAS. Applications open mid-August.
NursingCAS collects and processes your application documents and verifies your transcripts. We receive information from NursingCAS and use it to make our admission decision. We recommend that you order all official transcripts from all college experiences as early in the process as possible. NursingCAS provides detailed information on the transcript process for all applicants. Millikin University requires course-by-course evaluations for transcripts from foreign institutions, and we accept evaluations from World Education Services, Inc. (WES) and Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE).
Applicants must submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) if their undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0. Students must provide proof of successfully earning a grade of C or better in the following undergraduate courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Microbiology
- Chemistry with Lab
- Lifespan Development
- Statistics
International Students
International students must submit official transcripts (in English) with an official evaluation of those transcripts by a foreign credentials evaluation agency and proof of English proficiency. To see requirements, go to Center for International Education. If you have any questions, contact Millilkin’s School of Nursing Department prior to submitting an application.
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StudentSpotlight
As a student in Millikin University's MENP program, Jacob is taking the next step toward a hands-on career on the front lines of healthcare.
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Master's Entry into Nursing Practice
How is this program different from Millikin’s traditional degree programs?
- This is an intensive 26 months full time program where the student receives a Master of Nursing Degree and is prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN Licensure Exam.
Are there any prerequisites to enter the program?
Applicants must submit scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) if their undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0. Students must provide proof of successfully earning a grade of C or better in the following undergraduate courses.
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Microbiology
- Chemistry with Lab
- Lifespan Development
- Statistics
What is the minimum GPA to be accepted into the program?
- 3.0
What else is required to apply to the program?
- An interview will be conducted with students who meet are eligible for the program.
What degree will I earn?
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing with a Nurse Educator concentration
When are the courses offered?
- Courses will be offered daytime Monday-Friday in a mix of classroom, online, and hybrid format. Clinical hours will also be scheduled.
What is the length of the program?
- The program, starting in July, is currently 26 months, including summer
What are costs of the program?
When can I apply for the program?
- Applications will be available through NursingCAS at https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/. Application deadline is February 28. The program start date for the MENP program is in July.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
- Kathryn Hise, Graduate Student Recruiter, can help you throughout the admissions process. She can be reached at graduate@millikin.edu or 217.424.3558.
