East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. Nursing - RODP

Program Description:

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.

Eligibility 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.

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL score of 600 if native language is not English.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999