Admission to the master’s program requires approval by the faculty and is based on the applicant’s qualifications as evidenced by grade point average, essay, official transcripts, and references. Acceptance into the program is competitive. Students select a concentration area of study at the time they apply for admission to the MSN program.
- BSN Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale from an NLN CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited program. Official transcripts need to be submitted from all post-secondary coursework.
- Copy of current unencumbered Indiana RN license.
- Statistics grade (by transcript or current completion at IU campus): Applicants need to have a grade of C or higher in a three credit, undergraduate college credit statistics course (or successfully complete prior to Research, R500).
- A statement that identifies your academic goals, career objectives, and why you are applying to this program. Explain the qualifications you have that make you a strong candidate for admission. (200-word count limit)
- Additionally, please describe significant professional and life experiences that have prepared you for a master’s education. Please discuss these experiences in detail. (400-word count limit)
Essential Abilities
- Up to date CV/Resume
- Be prepared to give three references. Emails are required.
For more information about the MSN program, admission criteria, or the application process please contact the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions:
Graduate Program Director: Dea J. Kent DNP, RN, NP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN, WOCNF
Email: djkent@iu.edu
Phone: 765-455-9206
How to Apply
- Apply to IU KOKOMO as a Graduate Student.
- If this is your first visit to the IU Graduate Application, create an account or log in with your account information.
- This account is specific to your graduate application. If you are a prior IU student, you will not use your IU username and passphrase to log in.
- After submitting your application request Official Transcripts from all formerly attended post-secondary schools.
- Transcripts uploaded to your application account are considered unofficial.
- Official transcripts should be sent directly from all colleges or universities previously attended to:
- Electronically to applynow@iu.edu
- Mail: Office of Admissions, 2300 South Washington St. Kokomo, IN 46902
Please Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Nurse Educator concentration is 36 credit hours over six semesters with 225 practicum hours during the program. Students will take core classes, building the theoretical and contextual background necessary for advancing nursing practice and knowledge.
Core courses (18 credits)
NURS-N 502 Nursing Theory
NURS-I 630 Introduction to Nursing Informatics
NURS-D 615 Patient Quality and Safety
NURS-P 505 Population Health
NURS-N 504 Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing
NURS-R 500 Nursing Research Methods
NURS-Y 612 Advanced Pharmacology across the Lifespan
NURS-Y 515 Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan
NURS-F 570 Assessment of Individuals, Families, and Communities
NURS-F 585 Health Assessment Lab
Nursing Education (9 credits)
NURS-T 615 Nursing Curriculum
NURS-T 617 Evaluation in Nursing
NURS-T 670 Teaching for Nursing
Culminating Experience (4 credits)
NURS-Y-510 Advanced Practice Nursing Concepts
**Please see, “To apply you need the following” for program specific admission requirements.
Required documents for international admission can be found in the International Student Checklist.
Steps for applying to a graduate program can be found on the Office of International Services website.
International students and students for whom English is not your primary language must submit TOEFL-iBT scores and meet the requirements. Acceptable forms of English proficiency can be found on our web page. If you have difficulty when submitting an application, please reach out to our Office of International Student Services for assistance.
Please note: Before IU can issue you I-20, you will need to upload proof of financial documentation into Atlas. Funding amount for the School of Nursing and Allied Professions and a “Declaration for Financial Support” will be provided following application submission.
