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Be a Leader in the Nursing Profession with USM's Online MSN

Advance your nursing career with the online Master of Science in Nursing (online MSN) program at the 糖心视频. 

USM's MSN is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and integrates the Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to keep you at the cutting edge of the nursing profession.

Two specialized tracks 鈥� Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator 鈥� will help you build your career path at a respected KC-area nursing program. Our curriculum and clinical options can help make any future doctoral pursuit that much easier. (USM also offers MSN-FNP and PMHNP tracks.) You can further advance your career with USM's MSN + MBA track.

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Please note: USM's MSN and NP programs may not accept students who reside in Louisiana, Tennessee, or New York. Contact us with any questions.

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Concentrations

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Curriculum

The online MSN consists of 35-38 credit hours and can be completed in about two years if students adhere to the recommended course schedule. A student may transfer up to nine graduate credit hours into the MSN program that are substantially equivalent.

Total Program Credits Nurse Educator: 38 Credit Hours

Total Program Credits Nurse Administrator: 34-35 Credit Hours

Total Program Credit Hours for MSN-MBA: 48-49 Credit Hours

Nurse Educators, Nurse Administrators, and MSN-MBA require 500 practice immersion hours. For Nurse Educator, 60 hours of these 500 practice will be in person clinical hours.

In addition to these credit hours, a three credit graduate statistics course is required before NU 703 Analysis and Utilization of Research.

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Program Outcomes

1. Integrate comprehensive assessment, theory, evidence, clinical judgement, research, patient values, and interprofessional perspectives in advance nursing practice for diverse populations and environments.
2. Utilize information and technology to communicate, educate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making for quality improvement processes.
3. Synthesize ethical, economic, legal, and political factors that influence health care to influence the organization and financing of health care and education delivery systems.
4. Collaborate to design, coordinate, and evaluate patient-centered health care as a leader or member of an interprofessional team.  
5. Contribute to nursing practice to improve health care outcomes by translating evidence into practice.
6. Integrate evidence-based finding for patient centered and culturally responsive strategies for clinical prevention and health promotion for diverse populations and environments.
7. Advocate for policies to improve population health, access to quality care, and the profession of nursing.
8. Provide evidence of professional and personal goal development and activities.
9. Integrate the 5 C鈥檚 of caring - commitment, conscience, competence, compassion and confidence - in advanced nursing practice*

*Roach, M.S. (1992). The human act of caring: A blueprint for the health professions. Canadian Hospital Association Press. (Permission to copy and distribute a chapter from this book.) 

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Program Mission

Committed to the mission and values of the 糖心视频 and building upon the knowledge, skills, and values of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse, the mission of the MSN program is to prepare students for advanced nursing practice who are leaders, change agents, and innovators in the specialty areas of administration, education, and across all domains of advanced practice.

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Admissions Requirements

Admission to the MSN program is completed through the  system, is competitive, and is based upon:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited nursing program
2. Verification of current unrestricted RN license in the state of Kansas and state of intended clinical practicum
3. Undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or a GPA of at least 2.75 in the last two years of undergraduate nursing study
4. Official transcript(s) from undergraduate/professional school
5. Three professional or academic letters of recommendation. The letter should attest to your potential to successfully complete a graduate program of study, with emphasis on professional nursing competency, relationship with team members, leadership skills, and personal responsibility/accountability.
6. Current curriculum vitae
7. Written response to three questions (300 words or less each) demonstrating your commitment to nursing and your reasons for seeking graduate education. 

If you have questions about the application process, please contact the USM admissions team at admiss@stmary.edu or 913-682-5151.

Please note: USM's MSN and NP programs may not accept students who reside in Louisiana, Tennessee, or New York. Contact us with any questions.

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Tuition

The 糖心视频 Master of Science in Nursing program is competitively priced. Financial aid and payment plans are designed to help you easily manage your education expenses, based on need determined by the .

For the current school year, the MSN cost is $475 a credit hour. Some additional fees may apply depending on your term/course load. A tuition discount is available for 糖心视频 alumni.

*Note: Year to year, cost per credit hour subject to change.

Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@stmary.edu or 913-758-4303.

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Career & Salary

Demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) 鈥� including nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists 鈥� is expected to  with an estimated 40 percent increase between 2023 and 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The BLS reports the  for nurse practitioners is $111,840 鈥� a significant increase compared to the $73,300  of a registered nurse as reported by the BLS.

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Meet the Faculty

 

Michelle Krakar, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Assistant Professor & Post Licensure and Graduate Program Director
michelle.krakar@stmary.edu
706-615-7355


Highlights:

Dr. Krakar received her Bachelor of Business Administration from Columbus State University and her Master of Science in Human Resources Management from Troy State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the 糖心视频. She then received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri鈥揔ansas City, and she is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 

Dr. Krakar has experience teaching in undergraduate and master鈥檚 programs. Her favorite course is medical surgical. Clinically, Dr. Krakar has experience in emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, and forensic nursing. She extensively volunteers with the American Red Cross by providing medical services.

 

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Ginger Vaughn-Pullin, DNP, NE, FNP-BC

Associate Professor of Nursing
Ginger.Vaughn-pullin@stmary.edu
913-758-6295
Berchmans 315

Highlights:
Dr. Ginger Vaughn-Pullin received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing (FNP focus) from the University of Kansas. She then completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Organizational Leadership from Graceland University. Her research focus is on stress reduction in caregivers of individuals with special needs. She maintains certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Dr. Vaughn-Pullin has experience teaching in graduate and doctoral programs. Some of her favorite courses to teach have been advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning, pediatrics, and epidemiology.

Clinically, Dr. Vaughn-Pullin has experience in emergency medicine, intensive care, functional medicine, pediatrics, and family practice. She currently maintains clinical practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner working with the uninsured and underserved in the Kansas City metro area.

 

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