University of Tennessee Health Science Center

WELCOME

College of Nursing! MSN Open House

University of TN Health Science Center

Memphis, TN

Our Mission
The mission of the College of Nursing is to prepare nurse leaders and to advance science to meet the health needs of the people of Tennessee, the region, and the nation through education, research, clinical care and service.!

Is a MSN degree right for me?

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Remain at the frontline of patient care while leading systematic change to improve patient outcomes and transform nursing practice! Develop specialized skills and in-depth understanding and quality improvement strategies, safety and error reduction to improve patient and organizational outcomes!

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Develop leadership skills! Opportunities for career advancement

Where do clinical nurse leaders work?

Variety of clinical settings providing direct patient care! Clinical leadership positions! Our CNL graduates are employed at! The MSN-CNL also provides a vigorous foundation for advanced practice education at the MSN or DNP level or the PhD

Our Website
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http://www.uthsc.edu/nursing/bemorenursing/

MSN-CNL
Post-BSN to MSN !

Full-time 1-year or 2-year part-time curriculum. !

Credits: 32 credits! Clinical Immersion last term of program!

Eligible to sit for national certication as a Clinical Nurse Leader.

Sample Plans of Study (MSN-CNL) Full-Time

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FALL 1! ! NSG 421! Pathophysiology! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! ! PHAR 499 Pharmacology! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! ! NSG 403! Health Assessment! ! ! ! ! 3 (2-1)! ! NSG 652Professional Role! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! ! Total for Fall Term Year 1!
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FALL 2! ! NSG 619! Clinical Leadership Practicum! 7 (7-0)!

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12 (11-1)!

NSG 653! CNL Synthesis Seminar!! ! ! 1 (1-0)! Total for Fall Term Year 2! 8 (1-7)! TOTAL FOR RN-BSN! 32 (23-9)!

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SPRING 1! ! NSG 650Introduction to Biostatistics! ! 3 (3-0)! ! NSG 616 Healthcare Systems Complexity!3 (3-0)! ! NSG 617!Target Population Diagnosis! ! 4 (3-1)! ! NSG 618! Quality Management!! ! ! ! 2 (2-0)! ! Total for Spring Term Year 1! ! ! !
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Sample Plans of Study (MSN-CNL) Part-Time

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FALL 1! ! NSG 421! Pathophysiology! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! ! PHAR 499 Pharmacology! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! Total for Fall Term Year 1!
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FALL 2! ! NSG 652Professional Role! !! ! ! ! ! 3 (3-0)! ! NSG 403! Health Assessment! ! ! ! ! 3 (2-1)! ! Total for Fall Term Year 2! !! !
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6 (6-0)!

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SPRING 1! ! NSG 617!Target Population Diagnosis! ! 4 (3-1)! ! NSG 616 Healthcare Systems Complexity!3 (3-0)! ! NSG 650Introduction to Biostatistics! ! 3 (3-0)! ! Total for Spring Term Year 1! ! ! !
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SPRING 2! ! NSG 618! Quality Management!! ! ! ! 2 (2-0)! ! NSG 619! Clinical Leadership Practicum! 7 (7-0)!
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NSG 653! CNL Synthesis Seminar!! ! ! 1 (1-0)! Total for Fall Term Year 2! 10 (3-7)! TOTAL FOR RN-BSN! 32 (23-9)!

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Clinical at Dedicate Education Units (DEU)

Applying to the MSN-CNL Program

The College of Nursing Website provides information on admission requirements, application process, nancial aid, and sample plans of study.! Step by Step Instructions for Applying!

Application Process
Prospective students MUST apply to the BSN program through NursingCAS, a national nursing centralized application service endorsed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. !
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Specic instructions are provided at the NursingCAS portal at www.nursingcas.org.!

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The application fee through NursingCAS is $65 for the rst designation and $35 per additional school chosen for undergraduate programs.

Admissions Requirements
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Undergraduate or graduate academic preparation and achievement!

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Personal statement included in the NursingCAS application !

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3.0 cumulative GPA! BSN degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (or approved international equivalent)! 2 academic and 1 professional! Submitted electronically through NursingCAS !
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Discuss interest and motivation to obtain a MSN-CNL. ! Discuss leadership and professional experiences! Articulate role of CNL! Strategies planned to be successful in the program! Address any potential red ags

Interview!
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Professional recommendations!
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*Work experience is not required to apply to the MSN-CNL program

Acceptance! Welcome to our Family

Once Accepted to the MSN-CNL Program

Acceptance Form and Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit! Ofcial copies ALL college transcripts! Copy of active, unencumbered RN license! CPR certication! Criminal background check and drug screening! Physical/ Technical and Performance Standards ! Immunizations! Submit copy of Health Insurance card or purchase Student Health Insurance! Assure FASFA (Free Application for Student Financial Aid) submitted by May 1st.

Getting Ready
Step 1! Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by May 1st! For Academic Years 2014-2015! This is a big deal No FAFSA, no Financial Aid of any kind (scholarships, loans)! FAFSA website is www.fafsa.ed.gov; UTHSC school code is 006725.! Step 2! UTHSC Ofce of Financial Aid will receive your FAFSA info. ! The Ofce of Financial Aid will access your FAFSA application & inform you by email if additional documents are needed (i.e. copy of tax returns, etc.)." ! Step 3! Amount awarded, the sources of aid awarded, and instructions on how to proceed will be communicated by the Ofce of Financial Aid.! Step 4! After all forms/signatures are received, loans will be processed.! Funds are typically available by the 1st or 2nd week of class.

MSN Admission Timeline

2014
Jan March-April June July August

Application Notice of Deadline Acceptance Jan. 15th mid-March to April 1st

GETTING READY
Mandatory Orientation June TBD Mandatory Orientation July 29th

Classes Begin Aug 1st

Your Decision is Due: 3 weeks after acceptance Acceptance Form & $200 Guaranteed Enrollment Deposit must be received by UTHSCs Office of Enrollment Services

2013 White Coat Ceremony

Financial Matters
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Tuition! Fees ! Books! Supplies ! Scholarships! Later & Other

MSN In-State Tuition

Tuition
Tuition per Credit Hour (Part-Time)

Cost
~$685 per Credit Hour

Semester Tuition (Full Time)

~$6,164 per Semester

Program Tuition Cost! (32 Credit Hours)

~$16,442

*Tuition is determined yearly for the next academic year at the June UT Board of Trustees meeting.!

Estimated Fees
Fee Item
Student Malpractice Insurance Student University Fee Student Parking Total Only needed if student does not have: Health Insurance*! Hepatitis B Series**
Not necessary if student already has health insurance (proof required). ! ** Not necessary if student has had Hep B Series (proof required)
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1st Year Est.

$38 $658 $198 $894

$2,126 $253

Estimated Cost of Books

Books
Book costs vary from class to class and term to term, year to year, and depend upon rental or purchase of new or used textbooks.

Cost Estimate for Entire Program

$800-$1,200

Students who delay obtaining books jeopardize their progression in the program.

Estimated Supplies
Item!
Computer/Handheld Device Software Nursing Attire (pre-licensure)!
3 sets recommended at $100 each. Includes Uniform, Shoes, UT Emblem & Lab Coat

1st Year Estimate

$1,000 $150 $300 $50-$100 $1,650

Stethoscope TOTAL

Scholarships
2012 RWJF Scholarship Recipients

Loans! Scholarships via UTHSC College of Nursing/Financial Aid!

Limited number and $ amounts of scholarships available! Scholarship criteria scholarship specic (need vs. performance)! Scholarship amounts and recipients vary from year to year! Completing FAFSA immediately ensures scholarship consideration!

Scholarships through External Funding Agencies (e.g., HRSA, RWJF)!

Continually changing list often nursing education related

Licensure Costs (Estimated)

NCLEX & NCLEX Review (pre-licensure)!

$300 (Exam)!

Licensing (TN only) (pre-licensure)!

$100!

Graduation!

Cap & gown - $0! Invitations (optional)!

Other!

Uncertain but life happens - $?

Nursing Student Organizations

Nursing Student ! Government Association Black Student ! Nursing Association

Student Nursing Association

College of Nursing! Honor Council

Community Outreach

Accept to Startup Timeline

April May June July Aug

FAFSA completed!

You check UTHSC email for startup info

BSN program begins August 1

Communication from UTHSC Bursar, including scholarship award info You complete all prerequisites & admission requirements; submit final transcripts

Introductory emails from Financial Aid & Admissions Counselor

Award email from Financial Aid

Questions?

UTHSC COLLEGE OF NURSING! Ofce of Student Affairs! 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 1020! 901-448-6125 or 1-800-733-2498! www.uthsc.edu/nursing