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Marquette University College of Nursing graduate education provides preparation for professional leadership roles in advanced nursing, nursing education and nursing research. Students obtain training in critical thinking, communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, ethical competence and multicultural competence.

Our master of science in nursing program offers specialization options that include clinical nurse leader, health care systems leadership and advanced practice specialties in nurse-midwifery, children, adults, older adults and acute care. We also offer a direct entry master’s program for non-nurses. If you are an RN, you can complete your undergraduate degree while “jump starting” the master’s program in the RN-BSN-MSN program. If you are an Associate Degree or diploma RN and also have a non-nursing bachelor's degree, you can begin MSN studies after completing only four bridging courses. The joint MBA/MSN program leads to a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialization in health care systems leadership and a Master of Business Administration degree. Our faculty and program development initiatives are on the cutting edge, responding to the need for new role preparation to meet evolving health care challenges.

The PhD in Nursing degree program, designed to develop teacher-scholars, is built upon the masters level nursing foundation. Doctoral students develop research skills necessary for the discovery and use of new nursing knowledge and for the preparation for teaching roles. Primary program focus is on vulnerable populations (those persons at risk for adverse health outcomes). Graduates will possess competency in the ability to create impact strategies for health disparities affecting our nation.

Marquette is committed to diversity in its student population, faculty and staff. We take pride in our personalized approach with students as well as the quality of all program offerings.

 

Dr. Kerry Kosmoski-Goepfert, PhD, RN

Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

(414) 288-3869

kerry.kosmoski@marquette.edu

Dr. Mary Ann Lough, PhD, RN

Director, Graduate Program Operations

(414) 288-3828

maryann.lough@marquette.edu

Dr. Margaret J. Bull, PhD, RN, FAAN

Director, PhD Program
(414) 288-3817

margaret.bull@marquette.edu

Mrs. Karen Nest
Graduate Program Assistant
(414) 288-3810
karen.nest@marquette.edu

Ms. Kelly Hillard

PhD Program Assistant

(414) 288-3869

kelly.hillard@marquette.edu

 

Program Learning Outcomes and Performance Indicators:
Students will be able to demonstrate competence in selected scope of graduate level nursing practice as evidenced by their ability to:

  1. Use data and analytical processes to discover, critique, and/or synthesize nursing knowledge.
  2. Apply pertinent theories and evidence from research and related disciplines to guide advanced nursing practice.
  3. Use varied modes of communication effectively in leadership roles within health care and the profession.
  4. Initiate, maintain, and promote intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration in providing health care.
  5. Apply ethical principles to decision making in health care.
  6. Provide culturally appropriate care.
Graduate School Online Application
Graduate Student Handbook 2009 - 2010

 

Health Requirement Checklists

Graduate School Direct Entry

 

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The master of science in nursing (MSN) prepares nurses for advanced roles in nursing. Students may select from seven specialization options: acute care nurse practitioner; adults; older adults; children; nurse-midwifery; health care systems leadership; and Clinical Nurse Leader. 

MSN/Acute Care NP

MSN/Adults: CNS or NP

MSN/Older Adults: CNS or NP

MSN/Pediatric Primary Care: NP/CNS

MSN/Pediatric Acute Care: NP

MSN/Nurse-Midwifery

MSN/Health Care Systems Leadership

MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader

 

MSN for ADN RNs with Non-nursing Degrees

Marquette University College of Nursing has developed this program of study for nurses who have Associate Degrees in Nursing and who also have degrees in disciplines other than nursing.

RN Direct Entry

 

Direct-entry MSN for Persons with Non-nursing Degrees

This program is designed for non-nursing graduates, that is, for individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees in fields other than nursing. The pre-MSN phase includes 52 credits of undergraduate nursing theory and practice as well as 9 graduate credits. At the completion of the 59 credits students are eligible to complete the NCLEX (professional licensure exam in the State of Wisconsin). Students then complete the MSN requirements in a specialty area.

Direct Entry

Sample Course Plan

 

MBA/MSN

The joint MBA/MSN program leads to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with a specialization in Health Care Systems Leadership and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The programs cover the functional areas of business and prepare nurses for roles in nursing administration.

MSN/MBA

 

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Undergraduate

 

Graduate

     MSN

     Post Masters

     DNP

     Ph.D.

 

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