Graduate Study Conditional, provisional and non-degree admission to graduate study in nursing are stated in the Student Handbook for the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
See the Student Handbook for the Master of Science in Nursing Program for the policy on readmission.
Program Requirements /Options of Study
Academic Standing and Progression Policies
The Master of Science in Nursing degree consists of a set of core, advanced competence and role concentration courses for a total of 33 semester hours. The program offers a choice of three areas of concentration in Clinical Leadership in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader, Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator.
Graduate nursing students are accountable for all standards and policies stated in the Student Handbook for Master of Science in Nursing Program. Academic Standing To be in good academic standing, graduate nursing students must: • Complete all courses with a grade of C or better • Earn no more than one C grade
Clinical Leadership in Nursing Area of Concentration: Clinical Nurse Leader 8.25 credits (33 semester hours) This study option prepares the graduate for a leadership role at the point of care to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for individuals and populations. Core courses provide the student with a framework for clinical leadership in an advanced role in nursing. Advanced competence courses provide the foundation for the role of leader in the care environment and in management of outcomes. Concentration courses focus on knowledge and skills for leadership in clinical practice with interprofessional teams. Clinical residency develops depth in practice as a clinical leader in the care environment. Upon completion of this concentration, students will be eligible to sit for Clinical Nurse Leader certification.
Repeating a Course A student may repeat one graduate nursing course no more than one time to remove a grade of C. A grade of A or B must be earned to remove a grade of C. Dismissal from the Nursing Program for Academic Reasons • A second grade of C will result in dismissal from the graduate program and the College. • A grade of D or an F grade will result in dismissal from the graduate program and the College. Dismissal from the Nursing Program for Failure to Meet Professional Standards See the Student Handbook for the Master of Science in Nursing Program for the policy on dismissal for failure to meet professional standards.
Graduate Nursing Core NRS 501 Theories in Nursing and Clinical Leadership NRS 502 Health Care Systems: Organization, Policy and Finance NRS 503 Applied Research for Clinical Leadership
Reinstatement Graduate nursing students who have been dismissed and wish to be considered for readmission to graduate study at Elmhurst College must apply for readmission to the College and the graduate nursing program. 409