Mission Statement
Admissions Requirements and Documents Required For Admission Consideration
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dr. Michele Dickens, PhD, MSN, RN
Campbellsville University, UPO 800, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville KY 42718
Email:
mrdickens@campbellsville.edu
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Dr. Michael Wayne Rager, Ph.D., DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNE
Campbellsville University, UPO 800, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville KY 42718
MSN CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Dr. Tammy Harris, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CNE
Campbellsville University, UPO 800, 1 University Drive, Campbellsville KY 42718
Email:
tbharris@campbellsville.edu
GRADUATE FACULTY
Dr. Kelli Nunn, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
DNP, Frontier Nursing University; MSN-FNP, South University; BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing;
ASN, Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Sarah Lynn Smith, DNP, APRN CNM, FACNM
DNP, Frontier Nursing University; MSN, Andrews University; BSN, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Graduate Certificate Nurse Midwifery, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing
Dr. Maria Sotelo DNP, RN, CNE
DNP, Samford University; MSN, Western Governors University; BSN, The University of Texas at Arlington;
BA, Baylor University; AAS Professional Nursing, Austin Community College
Dr. Jacquelyn Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
DNP, Walden University; FNP Certificate, Maryville University of Saint Louis; MSN, Walden University;
BSN, Indiana Wesleyan; ADN, Campbellsville University
Master of Science in Nursing Program Mission Statement
This program prepares graduates to provide quality, evidence-based, and holistic care to diverse communities and individuals across the lifespan. The master’s prepared nurse will contribute to excellence in health care by leading change, promoting health, and improving healthcare outcomes. This program shapes master’s prepared nurses into Christian servant leaders who excel in practice while supporting a strong ethical and Christian belief foundation in keeping with the mission of Campbellsville University.
Master of Science in Nursing Program End-of-Program-Student-Learning-Outcomes (EPSLO)
1. Assimilates scientific findings to guide advanced nursing roles. (I, IV, IX) NONPF Scientific Foundation and Ethics Competencies; AONL Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment Competency
2. Integrates organizational and systems leadership principles into practice. (II, IX) NONPF Leadership Competencies; AONL Leadership Competencies
3. Develops quality improvement and research projects to improve health care outcomes. (III, IX) NONPF Quality, Practice Inquiry and Ethics Competencies; AONL Knowledge of Healthcare Environment Competencies
4. Facilitates the provision of nursing practice by integrating informatics and technologies. (V, IX) NONPF Technology, Information Literacy, Ethics Competencies; AONL Business Skills Competencies
5. Analyzes local, national, and global health policies and the relationship between policy and practice. (VI, IX) NONPF Policy Competencies; AONL Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment Competencies
6. Collaborates with other health professionals using effective communication to optimize health care outcomes. (VII, IX) NONPF Health Delivery System Competencies; AONL Communication and Relationship Building Competencies
7. Values principles of ethics in providing health care across the lifespan. (VIII, IX) NONPF Scientific Foundation, Policy, Technology, Practice Inquiry, Ethics, and Independent Practice Competencies; AONL Communication and Relationship Building, Professionalism Competencies
8. Promotes cultural and spiritual sensitivity in providing health care to a diverse population across the lifespan. (VIII, IX) NONPF Scientific Foundation, Policy, Technology, Practice Inquiry, Ethics, and Independent Practice Competencies; AONL Communication and Relationship Building, Professionalism Competencies
9. Functions as a master’s prepared nurse using evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes for diverse groups across the lifespan. (VIII, IX) NONPF Independent Practice and Ethics Competencies; AONL Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment, Professionalism Competencies
( ) MSN Essentials
*These outcomes are based on the Core and Population-Focused Nurse Practitioner Competencies developed by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and included in the 2016 Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs written by the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (NTF). This evaluation criteria is endorsed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The Health System Leadership MSN program track fulfills the MSN mission, EPSLOs and are mapped
to MSN Essentials in a manner that prepares nurses to demonstrate the American Organization for
Nursing Leadership’s Nurse Executive Competencies. The Nurse Executive Competencies’ domains
are attached to the EPSLOs.
ADMISSION TIMELINES OF CONSIDERATION FOR THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM
Fall Semester
Priority consideration will be provided for completed applications received on or before August 1st for the Fall semester. Those received after August 1st may be considered based upon space availability and/or at discretion of the program faculty.
Spring Semester
Priority consideration will be provided for completed applications received on or before December 15th for the Spring semester. Those received after December 15th may be considered based upon space availability and/or at the discretion of the program faculty.
Please note that the criminal background check must be completed prior to the first day of class.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION CONSIDERATION
To apply to Campbellsville University’s Master of Science in Nursing Program, prospective students must complete/provide/satisfy the following:
Application to the University
Previous Degree Requirements
Completed a BSN degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Official Transcripts
Provide one official copy of all transcripts from each college or university attended previously.
GPA Requirements
Have a cumulative collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Licensure Information
A copy of a current, valid, unencumbered RN license, verification/validation from a state licensing board website or Nursys® must be submitted. All licenses will be verified before admission into the program and each student is required to submit verification/validation from a state licensing board website or Nursys® every semester the student is enrolled in the program.
Patient Care Hours Verification Form(s)
Submit verification for having worked at least 2,000 patient care hours within the last two years as a Registered Nurse (RN). These patient care hours must be documented. No volunteer or non-paid hours will count towards the 2,000 patient care hours. The applicant will need to have their current employer/previous employer(s) Human Resource (HR) Department complete the Patient Care Hours Verification Form. Applicants must submit a separate form for each employment site. The Patient Care Hours Form will be the only form of documentation accepted to verify patient care hours.
Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form (three required)
These forms may be obtained from the enrollment counselor.
SECTION 1 (to be completed by applicant)
The applicant must complete section 1 prior to the designated reference completing section 2 of the Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form.
SECTION 2 (to be completed by reference)
The reference identified/selected by the applicant completes section 2 after the applicant has completed section 1 of the Recommendation/Reference Supporting
Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form. Have three (3) recommendations/references, and which must have been completed within one year of the date of submission. No more than three recommendations will be accepted and only three should be submitted. In the event that more than three recommendations are submitted, only the first three received shall be utilized for scoring purposes. Applicants should instruct each of the chosen individuals to complete and submit the Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form directly to the designated enrollment counselor.
The Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form will be the only form of documentation accepted for recommendations.
The individuals who are acceptable to complete the Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form must have known the applicant for a minimum of one-year and additionally meet one or more of the following:
-
A current clinical supervisor, nurse, manager, or other health care provider who has direct knowledge of your skills in the clinical or managerial setting and how those skills will translate into the Family Nurse Practitioner or Health System Leadership role.
-
A professor, faculty member, Dean of the School of Nursing/Associate Dean of the School of Nursing, or academic advisor who can provide a meaningful assessment of your academic record. If you have been out of school for five years or more, a nurse educator or clinical instructor can provide the academic recommendation.
Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Form Rubric
|
Personal
|
Outstanding
(4)
|
Above Average
(3)
|
Average
(2)
|
Below Average
(1)
|
Not Observed
(N)
|
|
Sensitivity to Change Alert to and considerate of needs of clients and colleagues
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dependability
Quality of being trustworthy and reliable
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Open Mindedness
Receptiveness to new ideas
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assertiveness
Quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Self-Confidence
Feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and
judgment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Integrity
Quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Flexibility Willingness to change or compromise
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tolerance of Ambiguity
Functions without rigidly defined, externally imposed structure
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Professional
|
Outstanding
(4)
|
Above Average
(3)
|
Average
(2)
|
Below Average
(1)
|
Not Observed
(N)
|
|
Problem-Solving Ability
Uses a systematic approach to identify and solve problems
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accountability Accepts responsibility for own decisions and actions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leadership Potential Able to motivate and direct others
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decision Making Ability
Considers alternatives and takes appropriate actions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Self-Directness
Plans and executes actions independently
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Understands Limitations
Sets self-expectations congruent with own capabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Seeks Help Appropriately When situation exceeds capabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Communication with Others
Establishes ideas succinctly and logically in writing and when speaking
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Score
|
|
|
|
|
|
Applicants scoring an average of 2.5 or greater on all Recommendation/Reference Supporting Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Forms and meeting all other admission criteria will be granted acceptance into the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program.
Technical and Performance Standards Form
All applicants must verify in writing that they are able to meet technical and performance standards with or without accommodation. This is accomplished through the applicant completing the Technical and Performance Standards Form. This form must be completed and returned with the other required admission documentation.
Background Check Statement Form
All applicants are required to complete a background check as the final step in the admissions process. Applicants may be admitted pending the successful completion of a satisfactory background check. Therefore, please note that the criminal background check must be completed prior to the first day of class. This will be retained in an online repository. Admittance into the program will be granted pending the successful completion of a satisfactory background check. Applicants with felony convictions will not be admitted.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The didactic curriculum content is offered in an asynchronous, fully online format while the clinical hours can be arranged in your community.
Master of Science in Nursing
