2023 - 2024 Graduate Catalog
School of Nursing
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Courtney Nyange, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE
Executive Director and Professor, School of Nursing
Office: Room 460, Health Sciences Building
Phone: (615) 963-5251
chines3@tnstate.edu
http://www.tnstate.edu/nursing/masters.aspx
Major: Nursing
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner, Holistic Nursing, Nursing Education (on hold)
Office: Room 458, Health Sciences Building
Phone: (615) 963-5252
The School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with three concentrations that include Family Nurse Practitioner, Holistic Nursing, and Nursing Education (on hold). The MSN program provides a flexible and blended curriculum with online, daytime and evening courses. Many courses are provided online and the Master of Science in Holistic Nursing degree is offered totally online as a distance program. The Master of Science concentration in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty prepares the individual for advanced nursing practice across the family continuum, and educationally prepares the graduate for future certification as a FNP. Nursing Education is designed and developed to provide students the opportunity to obtain the theory, skill and experience to teach within the college or university setting or within the education department of a clinical facility. Graduates of the Nursing Education concentration are educationally prepared for future certification as nurse educators. The Holistic Nursing concentration is designed to prepare the graduate with a foundation for delivering advanced holistic care to individuals and families, including the use of complementary and alternative healing health therapies. Graduates of the Holistic Nursing concentration are educationally prepared for future certification in holistic nursing.
State and federal laws require colleges and universities to be authorized to offer online degree programs in states other than their own. The National Council for State Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) identifies these states and colleges/universities that are authorized in the reciprocity agreement. Tennessee State University is authorized to offer the MSN degree via online delivery. Students living in states other than Tennessee should open the NC-SARA website to determine if you will be able to apply to the TSU MSN program.
Masters of Science in Nursing, Tennessee State University
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Program Accreditation
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Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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Application Process
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Students are admitted three times each year by application to the Graduate School.
Deadlines for applications are April 1st for summer term, August 1st for fall term, and December 1st for spring term.
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Admission Criteria
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Bachelors of Science in Nursing with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Consideration may be given to students with grade point averages between 2.50 to 2.99 for conditional admission.
An unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which clinical assignments are requested.
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Curriculum Requirements by Concentration
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Family Nurse Practice - 49 hours
Holistic Nursing - 45 hours
Nursing Education - 45 hours (currently on hold)
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Clinical Requirements
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Students must identify potential preceptors and clinical affiliation agreements must be fully executed prior to registering for a clinical or practicum course. Clinical experience may not begin until the student receives notice of preceptor approval and full execution of an affiliation agreement.
A criminal background check, drug screening, documentation of health immunizations, professional liability insurance, and health insurance are required for all students participating in clinical assignments. Proof of compliance and purchase will be uploaded into the Medatrax system. Students are expected to cooperate fully with the process and pay all associated costs.
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Dual Concentrations
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No dual concentrations are allowed in the TSU MSN program. TSU students may complete a degree in only one concentration. The Graduate School accepts candidacy forms for the degree after completing nine (9) semester hours of coursework. After completion of a MSN, the student may complete a Post Master’s Certificate in any of the three concentration areas.
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ProgramsMastersCoursesNursing: Core RequiredNursing: Family Nurse PractitionerNursing: Holistic NursingNursing: Nursing EducationNursing: OtherNursing: Electives
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