AU College of Nursing Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) cws.auburn.edu/nursing/Home/ Graduate#MSN
Post-Master’s Certificate (Post-MSN) cws.auburn.edu/nursing/Home/ Graduate#Post-MSN
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) cws.auburn.edu/nursing/Home/ Graduate#DNP
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) Nurse Educator Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Dual Option The MSN program prepares nurses for roles as Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner, or pursue a dual option. Students pursuing the NP degree can add the nurse educator courses to their plan of study as a secondary graduate certificate. *
POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE Nurse Educator Primary Care Nurse Practitioner For MSN graduates looking to expand or change advance practice nursing roles, the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate provides opportunities to build upon existing clinical skills and knowledge while allowing the student to explore new professional directions in Nursing Education or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. *
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A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university Good academic standing from last university attended. Successful completion (C or better) of an undergraduate statistics course Overall Nursing GPA of 3.0 Unencumbered license in the United States as a registered nurse Provide 3 professional references for online recommendation form Current resume Professional Goal Statement of approximately 500 words Completed MSN application to AU Graduate School Submission of all official transcripts to the Graduate School
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A Master’s of Science in Nursing from an accredited graduate nursing program Minimum Nursing GPA of 3.0 in Master’s Program Unencumbered license in the United States as a registered nurse Provide 3 professional references for online recommendation form Successful completion with 3.0 or higher in Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Physical Assessment in the last 5 years 0 ..!0' *(+' /$*) [ *- // -\ *! ) 0) -"- 0 / ./ /$./$ . *0-. $)$(0( 8-year clinical experience Professional Goal Statement of approximately 500 words Completed Post-MSN raduate Certificate application to Graduate School Submission of all official transcripts to the Graduate SchoolB
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