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Dec 22, 2024
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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nursing (M.S.) - Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization
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Program Information
Graduates of this program are prepared to deliver evidence-based direct patient care at an advanced practice level to individuals across the lifespan in primary care settings.
Program Objectives
The graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program will:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice and lifelong learning.
- Serve South Dakota and the region in nursing administration, nurse education, or in roles as clinical nurse leaders.
- Serve leadership roles in healthcare.
- Incorporate knowledge and theories from nursing and other supportive disciplines into advanced nursing practice.
- Display competence within the legal scope of practice for the chosen specialization.
- Evaluate, conduct, and utilize research within advanced nursing practice.
- Integrate cultural learning into nursing practice to effectively tailor health care to the diverse lifeways of clients.
- Seek to decrease health disparities among populations by addressing socioeconomic, political or cultural determinants of health.
- Use leadership, administration, and teaching strategies to improve nursing practice and health care delivery.
- Assume accountability to influence health policy, improve health care delivery, address the diversity of health care needs, and advance the nursing profession.
- Contribute to the advancement of the science of nursing serving rural and underserved populations.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
The master’s degree in nursing at South Dakota State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6791.
Licensure
Students must provide evidence of professional registration by submitting a copy of the most current RN license.
Certification
After completing the program of study, graduates may be eligible to complete certification through several professional organizations.
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Additional Admissions Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing
GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 600 paper-based, 100 Internet-based, OR
IELTS: 7.0 total band
In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program with an upper division major in nursing with a “B” average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
- Current licensure as an RN or eligibility for licensure.
- 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience prior to first clinical lab/practicum (N631).
- Completed approved statistical methods course with a grade of ‘C’ or higher within the past 5 years.
- Completed application to the Graduate Nursing program. These documents can be obtained at Graduate Nursing Program.
Total enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program may vary depending upon available clinical facilities and qualified faculty. Applicants are selected competitively from those qualified for the master’s program. Applicants should check with the Graduate Nursing office for application deadlines.
General Requirements
Graduate students must consult with the Graduate Nursing Student Services Advisor prior to registration for graduate work. Registration is completed by the Graduate Nursing Department. Items 3-7 in the list below are required prior to initial registration and all subsequent registrations.
- FBI background check
- Drug screening
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- ACLS certification
- Professional liability insurance
- Influenza vaccine
- TB test
See Masters Degree Requirements.
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