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East Tennessee State University College of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing - Regents Online Degree Program Box 70658 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-4611 Fax: 1-423-439-4543   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. Nursing - RODP On Campus   The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is offered through the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP), and is delivered following the standard protocol established for the delivery of RODP courses and programs. The program includes four concentrations: Nursing Education,Nursing Administration, Nursing Informatics, and Advanced Practice.Courses are offered each semester (fall, spring, and summer) through all six Tennessee Board of Regents universities. The program requires completion of 32-45 semester credit hours depending on the concentration. For more information, please visit www.tn.regentsdegrees.org/msn.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A Bachelor’s degree: a.Requirements for the RN with a BSN degree: completion of the BSN. b.Requirements for the RN with a BA/BS non-nursing degree:completion of the following 12 units RN/MSN nursing bridge sequence: NURS 4210 Health care Research; NURS 4211 Nursing Leadership and Management; NURS 4212 Trends and Issues in Nursing and Health care; NURS 4213 Community Health Nursing. RN to MSN graduates will not be awarded the BSN degree.  Pre-Requisite Courses Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which clinical assignments are completed. Appropriate licensure/authorization must be obtained during the first semester following admission to the program.  International Student Requirements TOEFL score of 600 if native language is not English.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements A written document prepared by the applicant that includes a resume, a discussion of prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate study.5.Letters of recommendation from at least three persons (a minimum of one academic) familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice,specifying in detail the applicant’s capabilities for graduate study and for future practice as an advanced practice nurse. Students enrolled in the Nursing Administration specialty must satisfactorily complete 34 credit hours of coursework. Students in the Nursing Education specialty must complete 33 credit hours and students in the Advanced Practice specialty must complete 46 credit hours. Specific courses are required of students who plan to take a national certification examination. All students are required to pass a written comprehensive examination or satisfactorily complete culminating experience in the final semester.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable