Nursing (Grad)
Graduate School of Nursing
Notre Dame’s mission and specifically, the SSND charism of unity through diversity, transformation, and building a better world through education is a good fit for and model for the Master of Science in Nursing, which prepares nurse educators and administrators to excel in their healthcare profession. Graduates of this program are prepared to lead in a healthcare system that is changing dramatically. The program stresses competencies and way of being in administrative and educational praxis, presence, advocacy, scholarship, technology, and self-care. Leadership in nursing is emphasized throughout the curriculum.
MS in Nursing (MSN)
Kathleen Wisser, PhD, RN, CNE, Dean, School of Nursing
Kathryn Handy, DNP, RN, CNE, Associate Dean, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Rachel Crowe, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, Director, Graduate Programs
Katelyn Quarry, DNP, RN, CCRN, CNE, Director, Entry-Level Nursing Programs
Amy Rohrs, BS, Dean's Assistant and Clinical Placement Coordinator
Faculty Teaching in MSN Programs
Jane Balkam, PhD, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC
Bernice Horton-Gee, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC
Lisa Lorden, PhD, MS, CRNP, ACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Mary Packard, PhD, RN
Jenell Steele, MSN, RN
Center for Caring with Technology
Jeanie Anastasi, MSN, RN, Clinical Simulation Lead Educator
Zane Hunter, AA, Simulation and Technology Specialist
Advisors
Maria Marzi, Academic Success and Advising Professional II
Melissa Wengler, Academic Success and Advising Professional I
Campuses
Summary
The Master of Science in Nursing has two concentrations, Leadership in Nursing Education and Leadership in Nursing Administration, and two primary care nurse practitioner tracks—Adult‐Gerontology Primary Care and Family Nurse Practitioner. For details about the nurse practitioner programs refer to:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult‐Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner
Leadership in Nursing Education. Grounded in caring science, the Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership in Nursing Education concentration examines the field of curriculum and pedagogy from a variety of research and curriculum perspectives—technical, interpretive/practical, and critical/emancipatory—through directed readings, critical reflective narrative, and a classroom context for scholarly discourse.
Leadership in Nursing Administration. This concentration, also grounded in caring science, encompasses analyzing research, policy, legal, and ethical problems, understanding the dynamics of finance, strategic planning, and marketing while implementing innovations to address quality and safe patient care, change management, decision‐making, and creating a healthy work environment. Students are admitted to the program as members of a cohort, progressing together in a supportive environment. The format is designed to meet the needs of busy working nurses who choose part‐time study but want to finish in the same amount of time as a full‐time student. The School of Nursing offers courses sequentially and one at a time. Class sessions are generally on the same day of the week and same four‐hour period, throughout the program, with some virtual/remote and/or online class sessions.
RN to BSN students at NDMU will be considered for provisional early admission to the MSN Program during their final semester. NDMU RN to BSN graduates may be able to substitute the MSN Leadership course, NUR‐510 and the MSN Informatics course, NUR‐520 with similar courses completed in the RN to BSN program.
To qualify for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program,
students must have:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution.
- An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)based on a 4‐point scale.
- Completion of an undergraduate or graduate level Statistics course, or an equivalent course, with grade of C (70%) or better
- Unencumbered State of Maryland or compact state RN license.
The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is accredited by the:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Washington, DC 20001
Degrees and Certificates
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing -
Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing -
Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing -
Nurse Administrator, Post-Master's Certification -
Nursing Educator, Post-Master's Certification