ACNP:MSN - Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program
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Program Objectives
The objectives of the MSN program are to prepare graduates as:
(1) Leaders, educators, and change agents in the delivery of high-quality, accessible, culturally competent healthcare in local and global societies.
(2) Professional advanced practice nurses who use communication, interprofessional collaboration, and synthesis of evidence-based practice, scholarship, and research in the delivery of health care for local and global societies.
(3) Facilitators and leaders of interprofessional health care teams who use an understanding of organizational systems and the environment and are able to integrate care services and heath care policy across local and global societies.
(4) Critical thinkers who actively and skillfully utilize ethical principles into the translation of evidence into safe, affordable, accessible, innovative, quality care.
(5) Advanced practice nurses who deliver patient and family centered holistic care using knowledge of basic sciences including genetics/genomics, preventive health, and advances in health technology
(6) Advanced practice nurses who analyze, influence, and develop health policy that promotes access and delivery of high-quality healthcare to diverse populations.
Program Policies
Nursing students are responsible for transportation expenses related to clinical experiences. They are required to carry health and accident insurance. To safeguard the health of clients, nursing students are required to submit proof of immunizations upon entry to into the nursing program. Students must submit proof of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (American Heart Association) prior to entering clinical courses in the nursing major. This CPR certification must cover the period of enrollment in the degree program.
The College reserves the right to terminate a student from the nursing program for reasons related to the inability to safely carry out professional responsibilities.
Progression in the Program
The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required graduate courses with a minimum of a "B" (85%) or better in all required courses.
If a student earns less than an 85 in any course, the course must be repeated and earn a grade of “85” or better. If this course is a pre[1]requisite for another course, the student will not be allowed to continue enrollment for that course and may be allowed to enroll in other courses if applicable to the program. Only one course repeat in the program will be allowed. Therefore, a student who earns a grade below an 85 in more than one course will be dismissed from the program.
Students may not have a cumulative GPA below 3.0 in the courses for more than two semesters. If the cumulative GPA for required coursework is below 3.0 for a third semester, the student will be dismissed from the program.
Academic Standing
Good Standing: To achieve and maintain a classification of good standing, the student must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 in the courses required for the MSN and DNP degrees.
Graduation Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 45-48 semester credits in nursing required courses and all clinical experience requirements.
(2) Completion of a thesis (6 credits), a master’s paper (3 credits), or a research project (3 credits).
(3) Achievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(4) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is “B-“ or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(5) With the exception of thesis courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades. Electives may be taken as pass/fail subject to the approval of the advisor.
Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater in a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level.)
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all MSN admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, FIU supplemental application, a written essay, recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae, as well as favorable personal interview with MSN Committee.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the following steps in order to be considered for admission:
STEP 1 – Submit an application to Nursing CAS (the Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs)
(1) Complete an online application via Nursing CAS http://www.nursingcas.org and pay the appropriate fee to Nursing CAS.
(2) Complete the required FIU supplemental application and pay the $30 fee.
(3) Send official transcripts from ALL SCHOOLS attended (all Associates & Bachelors degree coursework) to Nursing CAS for upload and verification. EXCEPTION: Foreign transcripts, along with their official evaluations (grades, credits, and GPA in U.S. terms), should be sent directly to the college at the following address: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, AHC-3, Room 121, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL, 33199.
(4) Upload all required supplemental items including three (3) professional nursing references, professional CV, copy of an active Florida RN License, and Personal Statement to Nursing CAS.
STEP 2 – Professional Interview
(1) Following a review of all completed applications a select number of applicants will be offered the opportunity to participate in a panel interview.
(2) Interview candidates may be instructed to bring an additional set of official transcripts to their interview appointment.
Other Curricular Offering: Post-BSN-to-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
The Post-BSN-to-DNP is a program of graduate doctoral study for registered nurses. The Post-BSN-to-DNP program of study builds upon the initial clinical training of entry level nurses prepared at the baccalaureate level. This program will include the study of: advanced specialty practice; systematic practice and program outcome evaluation; application of health information resources; development of safe, equitable, and cost effective health policy; innovation, implementation and evaluation of care delivery models; leadership development in healthcare delivery and clinical expertise for advanced nursing practice education. Graduates of this program will be eligibility for certification as a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The goals of Post-BSN-to-DNP program are to prepare nurses for leadership roles in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice with an emphasis on: philosophical, ethical, and scientific principles that provide the foundation for leadership in professional nursing care; continued acquisition of knowledge and clinical skills in an area of advanced practice specialization; and leadership and clinical expertise in healthcare delivery, evaluation, quality improvement and advanced practice nursing education.
Requirements
(1) Successful completion of 59 semester credits in post-BSN-to-DNP program required courses and all specialty clinical experience requirements; as well as satisfactory attainment of terminal program competencies (exit examination) prior to conferral of MSN degree.
(2) Successful completion of all DNP required core courses (36 credits), including DNP Project public presentation and defense are required for conferral of DNP degreAchievement of an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. See Graduate Catalog in University Graduate School Rules and Regulations for information on Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal.
(3) Removal of all conditions, deficiencies, and incomplete grades. Credit hours for courses in which the grade is "B- or below will not count toward satisfying graduate degree requirements.
(4) With the exception of DNP Project courses, students are expected to register for courses with letter grades.
There are no majors associated with this program.
Admissions Requirements for the Post-BSN-to-DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-MSN/DNP
(1) Successful completion of all the admission requirements for graduate education at Florida International University and the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
(2) Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (CUM GPA is a calculation inclusive of all academic coursework including courses at the community college level).
(3) UG 60 GPA of 3.0 or greater in Bachelor of Nursing upper division coursework.
(4) Current State of Florida RN license. Out-of-state students must obtain a license to practice in Florida prior to admission.
(5) Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Applicants from Programs without such accreditation will be considered on an individual basis.
(6) Completion of all admission paperwork including the NursingCAS application, a written essay, Recommendations, and Curriculum Vitae
(7) Essay (500 words) addressing desired focus and areas of interest for practice in Post-BSN-to-DNP program.
(8) Three (3) professional recommendations describing ability to be successful in a MSN-DNP program.
(9) Curriculum Vitae.
(10) Successful personal Interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee.
In order to advance to the DNP Scholarly Project course series component of this track, students must meet the following requirements upon conferral of MSN degree:
(1) Maintain good academic standing as defined in the FIU Student Handbook
(2) Current licensure with no restrictions as an APRN in your state of residence;
(3) Proof of Advanced Practice Specialty National Board Certification in the specialty of conferred MSN (i.e., AGNP, FNP, PNP, PMHNP)