Purdue University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Department of Nursing
College of Health and Human Services
Carol Sternberger, Chair
Katherine Willock, Graduate Program Director
260-481-6284 ~ www.ipfw.edu/nursing ~ Neff Hall B50
Advisory Committee
Each candidate for a master’s degree is assigned an advisory committee consisting of three members. The director of the nursing administration program serves as the major advisor and chair of the advisory committee. Other committee members include a student-designated professor and the chair of the Department of Nursing. This committee prepares and approves the plan of study (described below), advises, and assists in thesis development when applicable.
Plan of Study
Students pursuing a master’s degree should have a preliminary plan of study on file prior to the initial registration. The plan of study identifies a primary area that lists specific courses and all other requirements of the degree. The formal plan of study is approved by the advisory committee, including the chair of the Department of Nursing, and must be submitted to the Graduate School before the final semester of enrollment.
Transfer Credit
Up to 49 percent of required credits for this degree may be accepted in transfer if not already applied toward another degree. No more than 12 graduate credits earned in a nondegree status will be counted toward the degree. At least 50 percent of the required credits for the degree must be earned at IPFW.
Grades
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is required through completion of the program.
Time Limitations
Special permission is required for students to continue in the program beyond five consecutive years.
Degrees
It is the student’s responsibility to apply for the master’s degree. Applications must be received by the Department of Nursing by Sept. 1 for May graduation, Jan. 1 for August graduation, and May 1 for December graduation.
Master of Science
The graduate program offers a Master of Science with a major in nursing administration with thesis and nonthesis options. This program is designed to expand the knowledge base of registered professional nurses to an advanced practice level in the speciality of nursing administration. The program will provide theoretical and practical knowledge in administration, healthcare organizational management and communication, and research and delivery of patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. The program’s purpose is to prepare registered nurses for leadership positions in diverse healthcare systems and to provide an accessible program in nursing administration to meet the regional needs of northeast Indiana.
Admission Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing
- Degree must be from a school/department/college of nursing that is accredited by the NLN or CCNE
- Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Registered Nurse Licensure and eligible for Indiana licensure
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination required for students whose native language is not English with a minimum score of 550 or 213 on computer-based exam
- Undergraduate research and statistics within the last 5 years
- Complete application online at www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions
Note:
If applicants have less than a 3.0 GPA, they may be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for the quantitative, analytical, and verbal aptitude tests.
Degree Requirements
To earn the Master of Science with a major in nursing administration, the following must be completed:
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