Catalog of Hardin-Simmons University, 2008-2009 Graduate Bulletin Page: 98
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Master of Science in Nursing
Dr. Janet Noles, Dean, School of Nursing
Through the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, Hardin-Simmons University offers the
Master of Science in Nursing degree. The program outcomes are:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in a specific practice area.
2. Develop strategies that incorporate theories and models from nursing and related
disciplines for advanced practice.
3. Implement scientific inquiry to replicate, validate, and test theories relevant to
nursing.
4. Analyze cultural, social, ethical, economic, and political perspectives that influence
the health care delivery system.
5. Integrate the multi-roles of the nurse for interdisciplinary practice and advancement
of optimum health care delivery.
6. Integrate critical thinking skills into oral and written communications.
Functional Tracks Available with MSN
Administration/Education ......................................... 38 Semester Hours
Family Nurse Practitioner............................ 44 Semester Hours
Admission Criteria
Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing degree must hold a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing degree from a regionally accredited school or university whose nursing program is
NLN or CCNE accredited.
Full admission to graduate study in nursing requires meeting the three academic standards as
listed below and receiving the endorsement of the program director.
Academic Standards
1. Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
2. GPA of 3.00 in all undergraduate course work in nursing.
3. Entrance test score: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) 850 (minimum) verbal and
quantitative.
Provisional Admission
Provisional admission to graduate study in nursing requires the Graduate Record Exam and
meeting one of the two GPA academic standards listed above and obtaining departmental
endorsement. Students granted provisional admission must maintain a 3.0 GPA during their
first nine hours of graduate study.98
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