The demand for nursing leaders prepared to meet the challenges of providing health care today is well established. At the University of Mary, graduate students have opportunities for varied learning experiences designed to develop expertise in advanced practice, education and management.
The curriculum is intended to provide learning opportunities in high-quality clinical services, cutting edge education pedagogy, and magnet status nursing institutions. The University of Mary nursing graduate demonstrates the University Mission to prepare servant leaders.
The University of Mary offers three specialty tracks of the MSN: Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, Family Nurse Practitioner as well as a RN to MSN: Nurse Administrator.
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The Nurse Administrator is offered in two formats: (1) An on-site accelerated format in selected cities, (2) An online accelerated format. There are ADN and BSN entry points to the
Nurse Administrator speciality.
The Nurse Educator program is offered in an online, accelerated format.
The Family Nurse Practitioner program is a "blended program." The delivery method is
largely online with a limited number of campus visits.
Distinctive Features of the graduate nuring program:
- Online programs of study for the Nurse Educator and Nurse Administrator are accelerated and can be accomplished in 15 months.
- For students who desire onsite learning, there are select sites offering the Nurse Administrator program in this delivery format.
- The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty requires a limited number of campus visits with the remainder of learning occurring online and in clinical experiences near the student's home.
- Practicum and clinical experiences are arranged to maximize student learning.
- The University of Mary philosophy of a student centered learning environment is lived.
- GRE not required.
Programs of Study
Program Requirements, Outcomes and More
Mission
Grounded in the Benedictine tradition we provide academic and nursing practice opportunities that prepare students for leadership in advanced practice and education in health care across a variety of settings along the continuum of care. Graduates will qualify to apply for national certification and/or doctoral study.
Philosophy
We believe that students desiring to be leaders who are competent, autonomous practitioners, and ethical decision makers are best served by faculty who facilitate reflective thinking and critical inquiry and by information that makes sense within the context in which it is learned.
Admission Requirements
Individuals holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution of higher education and who have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher in the nursing program will be eligible to begin graduate study.
Master's Degree Requirements
The master's degree must be completed within seven years of the completion of the earliest graduate course used in the course of study. Up to one-third of the total credits required for the course of study may be transferred from another accredited institution. To achieve the master's degree, the student must complete the selected course of study.
Provisional admission may be granted to an applicant who does not meet the conditions for full admission, but who gives evidence that he or she may be capable of graduate-level work.
To move from provisional acceptance to full acceptance, students must meet the requirements established by their graduate committee.
Students who are denied admission to a degree program may enroll as special students under certain circumstances. Consent must be obtained from the Director of the Nursing Graduate Program.
Application Information
For the graduate and undergraduate admissions process, please submit:
- Application for admission
- Application/enrollment fee
- Official transcripts
- Evidence of current, unemcumbered RN licensure
Additional application materials for graduate applicants:
- Statement of Professional Goals
- Resume
- Two letters of reference
- Immunization records
- Completion pre-requisites (Graduate Statistics course for FNP program)
Additional application materials for undergraduate applicants:
- Immunization and health history form
- Background check
- Nursing disclosure
- Completion pre-requisites (Graduate Statistics course for FNP program)
Accreditation
The University of Mary nursing graduate program is approved by the North Dakota Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, (202)887-6791.
Faculty
- Sr. Mariah Dietz, D.N.Sc., R.N., Director, Graduate Nursing
- Glenda Reemts, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., B.C., Chair, Division of Nursing
- Karene Boos
- Joan Doerner, Ed.D., R.N.
- Annie Gerhardt
- Jan Kamphuis
- Billie Jo Madler, B.S.N., M.S.N.-F.N.P.
- Stacey Renee Pfenning
- Teresa Rittenbach
- Julie Schmit, M.S.N.
