Master of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers a flexible, 30 to 36 credit program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree. Students have the option of completing their degree at our main campus branch or completely online. Nursing Education - The Nursing education program at Gardner-Webb University has been developed with the preparation of future nurse educators in mind. The goal of the program is to assist those seeking a master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis on health education. This goal can be attained in a classroom setting, educating patients, or as someone able to educate their fellow nursing colleagues. MSN/MBA - Master of Science in Nursing Administration/Master of Business Administration. This degree plan offers both degrees by completing a total of 60-66 credit hours. Registered Nurses must be accepted into the BSN Program. Students should notify their BSN advisor of their intent to enter the RN to MSN accelerated course of study. Upon approval by the BSN advisor, two courses in the MSN curriculum (NURS 502 Methods of Advanced Research and NURS 501 Nursing and Health Care Systems and Issues) will be substituted for two courses in the BSN curriculum (NURS 301 Research in Nursing and NURS 303 Trends in Health Care), respectively. Students will receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree upon completion of the BSN requirements with the substituted courses. Students may then apply to the MSN program to complete the remaining 30 hours of MSN course requirements. If a person has already completed the MBA degree and wants an MSN/MBA degree, he/she must complete the fifteen hours of the MSN core and the twelve hours of the nursing component, plus one elective. If a person has an MSN degree in Nursing Administration and wants an MSN/MBA degree, he/she must complete thirty hours of the MBA core courses, in addition to the six hours of MBA courses already completed within the MSN program. Application for admission to the MSN Program should be made through the Graduate School. Application for admission to the MSN/MBA Program should be made to the Graduate School and the to the Graduate School of Business. In order to enroll students from a variety of backgrounds with the greatest potential for successfully completing the program, the following criteria for acceptance will be used: Admission Requirements for the RN with a Baccalaureate of Science in another field include the above plus: MSN on Main Campus and online programs have rolling continuous enrollment. You can enroll up to the beginning of each semester. Purpose The purpose of Post Master's Nursing Administration Certificate Program is to provide the opportunity for registered nurses currently holding a master's degree in nursing to expand their professional role by gaining specialized knowledge in the area of nursing administration. Students completing the Post Master's Nursing Administration Certificate Program are academically prepared to take a national certification examination for Nurse Executives. Students will receive academic credit for all courses taken in the certificate program. A grade of B or better is required to receive course credit. The certificate program requires 10 hours of course work as described below. Course Requirements NURS 606 Nursing Economics and Finance 3SH NURS 607 Administration of Nursing and Healthcare Organizations 3SH BADM 641 Healthcare Law and Ethics 3SH NURS 618 Advanced Nursing Specialty 1SH These courses are currently offered in the distance-learning format during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Purpose The purpose of the nursing education certificate program is to facilitate the education of mater's prepared nurses for roles as nurse educators in an academic or clinical setting. Students completing the Post Master's in Nursing Education Certificate Program are academically prepared to take a national certification examination for Nurse Educators. Students will receive academic credit for all courses taken in the certificate program. A grade of B or better is required to receive course credit. The certificate program requires 10 hours of course work as described below. Course Requirements NURS 600 Nurse Educator 3SH NURS 601 Curriculum Theory and Application 3SH NURS 602 Instructional and Evaluation Strategies 3SH NURS 618 Advanced Nursing Specialty 1SH These courses are currently offered in the distance-learning format during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Selected courses are offered in the traditional face-to-face format on the main campus at Boiling springs, N.C. Admission Requirements Admission requirements for the Post Master's in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education Certificate Programs include: 1. Current, unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse. 2. Official transcripts documenting completion of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution. 3. Completed application to the Graduate School.Programs of Study:
Nursing Administration
Post Master Certificate in Nursing Administration
Post Master Certificate in Nursing EducationPathways to MSN:
BSN to MSN
RN to MSN
Criteria for Admission
Important Dates
Graduate Admissions Checklist
Nursing Scholarship Information Graduate Study
Online ApplicationPost Master's Nursing Administration Certificate Program
Post Master's Nursing Education Certificate Program