The master of science in nursing prepares registered professional nurses for practice as Family nurse practitioners (FNP), Clinical nurse leaders (CNL), Nurse administrators, Nurse educators.
The MSN degree builds upon the foundation of concepts and skills acquired in undergraduate degrees in nursing. Concentrations include the Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Leader, Administrator, Educator or dual Educator/Administrator. Most of these roles are enacted in health systems to promote and support quality care, with Educators working in both clinical and academic settings. This degree prepares nurse leaders to work with teams and transform systems in clinical and academic settings, as well as in the communities served by those organizations.
*Additional admission criteria (e.g. standardized test results) may be required based upon interview and record review
**Upon admission, a physical examination and evidence of current immunization are required. A criminal background check with fingerprinting is also required. If special accommodations are needed for learning, they must be identified and discussed with the program coordinator prior to the submission of the application.
Office of Graduate Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
230 Wickes Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-6096
*Additional admission criteria (e.g., standardized test results) may be required based upon interview and record review
**Upon admission, a physical examination and evidence of current immunization are required. A criminal background check with fingerprinting is also required. If special accommodations are needed for learning, they must be identified and discussed with the program coordinator prior to the submission of the application.
Office of Graduate Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
230 Wickes Hall
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
(989) 964-6096
Program RequirementsThe MSN program at Saginaw Valley State University consists of a minimum of 36 to 49 credits of required and elective courses. Students who have prior graduate credits may be able to enter with advanced standing. This includes RN to BSN graduates and ADN to BSN graduates who took approved graduate nursing courses as elective credit in their program and earned a grade of B (3. 0) or better. A maximum of 9 credits can be applied to an undergraduate program and graduate program. A maximum of 12 credits graduate-level courses may be transferred from another college or university. The time limit for completing the degree is seven years from the beginning of the first course in which credit was earned toward the MSN at SVSU.
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MSN Core, Capstone and Concentration CoursesAll students in the MSN program complete the following MSN Core Courses and Capstone Courses (24credits). All MSN students must select one of the following majors: Clinical Nurse Leader (total program = 36 credits), Nursing Education (total program = 39 credits), Nursing Administration (total program = 39 credits), or Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP total program = 52 credits), or may elect to take both the education and administration majors. MSN Core (18- 21 cr)
Capstone (3 cr)Additional MSN Core for Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator, and CNL students (6 cr)
Concentration CoursesClinical Nurse Leader (CNL) (6 cr)Following the completion of the core courses, a practice experience immersion course is required:
Nursing Education (9 cr)The following three courses are required:
Nursing Administration (9 cr)One nursing administration course is required and then an additional 6 credits of pre-approved graduate electives are required. The list of approved electives is available from the Graduate Nursing adviser. Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (31 cr)
600 total practice experience hours with 2-4 credits [120-240 practice experience hours] taken concurrently with the Family Health Care I, II, and III sequence). Dual Nursing Education/Nursing Administration (18 cr)
An additional 6 credits graduate electives approved by the Department of Nursing are required. RN to MSN ProgramThis program is eligible for applicants to the Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, or Clinical Nurse Leader programs. To be eligible for the RN to MSN Program, a licensed RN must do the following: Gain undergraduate admission to SVSU, apply for admission to the RN to BSN program, and complete a minimum of 106 undergraduate credits including:
Required Electives (4 cr)
Statistics Requirement (4 cr)One approved course from: |
SVSU's Master of Nursing offers working adults a flexible solution for earning a graduate degree in Nursing from a highly ranked and nationally recognized program. With an MSN degree, you can land a job like.
Graduate Courses (500-699 Level Courses) |
$622.90/cr.hr. |
Graduate Courses (500-699 Level Courses) |
$1,184.60/cr.hr. |
(b) | Parking Fee | $1.70/cr.hr. |
Student Association Fee | $0.60/cr.hr. | |
Program Board Fee | $0.25/cr.hr. | |
Publication Fee- Valley Vanguard | $0.17/cr.hr. | |
Facility Debt Service Fee | $7.70/cr.hr. | |
Health Services | $0.33/cr.hr. |
Qualified applicants will be residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw counties pursuing degrees full-time in pre-medicine, nursing, medical technology, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or sociology. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community service and possess a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
Award :$1,160
Potential candidates for this award will currently be registered nurses pursuing a graduate degree in nursing. Full- or part-time students will have a minimum cumulative 3.0 G.P.A, have good character, demonstrate service to the community, and dedication and professionalism in the field of nursing. Preference will be given to registered nurses specializing in surgical nursing.
Award: $1,025
To be eligible, full-time students must be admitted to the Nursing Program and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need (FAFSA) and the ability or potential to contribute to the field of nursing.
Award: $1,200
Successful applicants will have a minimum class standing of junior (62 credits or more), be full- or part-time nursing majors with scholastic and personal achievement, demonstrate good character and leadership. Preference will be to licensed practical nurses (LPN) or those students who have served in the role of a nursing assistant.
Award: $1,600
To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time, be admitted to the Nursing Program, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, financial need (FAFSA), and demonstrate the ability and potential to make a positive contribution to the field of Nursing. Recipients must also show a commitment to service in their community and/or the University community.
Award: $1,520
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Graduate Admissions
Wickes Hall 230
gradadm@svsu.edu
989-964-4085
Cynthia M Hupert DNP, MSN, BSN
H-221
cmhupert@svsu.edu
989-964-4595
Financial Aid
Wickes Hall 170
finaid@svsu.edu
989-964-7000