Valparaiso University College of Nursing Nursing 1700 Chapel Drive Kretzmann Hall, Suite 116 Valparaiso, IN 46383 US   Phone: 1-219-464-5313 Fax: 1-219-464-5381   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Nursing On Campus   The Master of Science program of study prepares advanced practitioners of nursing. In the advanced practice role as caregiver, educator, researcher, leader, consultant, and lifelong learner, the nurse interacts with persons within the health care system in three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. The graduate nursing program prepares practitioners to interact in the dynamic context of the environment to achieve health. Master’s-prepared nurses are full partners in the health care delivery system: they help shape policy; work in multiple capacities as caregiver, educator, researcher, and consultant; and take on roles as dynamic, accountable leaders. Valpo’s 36-credit MSN program provides theory-based practice for the Clinical Nurse Specialist. The MSN graduate acquires a strong foundation in research, theory, advanced health assessment, and nursing diagnostic skills. The MSN provides further opportunity in parish nursing and establishes the foundation for entry into the Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner program. A Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner is attainable with two additional semesters beyond the MSN degree. Students are assigned an academic adviser and provided guidance for implementing research projects.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor’s degree  Pre-Requisite Courses Nursing license  International Student Requirements Minimum TOEFL score of 550  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or (as qualified herein) religion, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or (as qualified herein) religion in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, career services and placement, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Valparaiso University is an institution committed to its Lutheran traditions. The University reserves the right to promote the teachings of the church and to exercise preferences in admissions in favor of Lutherans.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 219  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 173  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $390  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $7020  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Lutheran Church in America