Master of
Science in Nursing
FAQ's
Q. How long will it take me to complete this program?
A. Alverno's program can be completed in as few as five semesters, which is comparable to accelerated programs in the area.
Q. Do you offer any classes
online?
A. The college doesn't offer any
online classes. Alverno's MSN program is specifically structured
to incorporate collaborative learning opportunities. A shared experiential-learning
environment is an essential component in our educational model.
The richness of this model allows our graduates to incorporate diverse
perspectives into their own world view, and it also supports the
development of skills for building and maintaining professional
relationships.
Q. Can a nurse working
full-time be a successful full-time student in Alverno’s MSN?
A. Yes! Alverno’s program
is developed with the full-time professional in mind. The every-other-weekend
schedule, delivered in a traditional semester format, is very well
suited to the demands of a busy life. It allows for the opportunity
to maintain a balance with family, work, and personal obligations
while still obtaining your MSN degree.
Alverno also offers a part-time option. A student
taking two courses per semester can complete the program in as few as
seven semesters.
Accepted students can choose to move from either part-time or full-time
status at any time during their program if life circumstances change. Students who wish to take advantage of this should work closely with their advisors to maximize scheduling options.
Alverno also has a student-on-leave policy that
allows a student to opt out of the program for whatever period of
time is necessary to tend to other obligations. Students on leave
may retain their student status for the leave period and enter back
into the program at the point where they left off. All courses,
however, must be completed within a seven year time frame.
Q. What CNS specialty areas does Alverno offer?
The CNS specialty areas offered are Advanced Diabetes Management, Adult Health, and Gerontology. For more information contact the MSN program director.
Q. Does Alverno offer a Nurse Practitioner program?
No. Alverno's MSN program is an integrated Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator master's. For more information, contact the MSN program director.
Q. Is statistics required?
A. Yes. Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate course in inferential statistics within the five years immediately preceding the course MSN 602: Nursing Inquiry, Research and Scholarship is a requirement of the MSN program.
Q. I am a working professional with a full-time
salary; do I qualify for financial aid?
A. Yes! Call the Graduate Admissions Office to explore your options.
Q. I am ready to apply. What are my next steps?
Click here for our online application instructions.
Alverno’s Graduate and Adult Admissions Counselor will contact you as your
application progresses to keep you up-to-date regarding what has
been received and to offer support for any step in the process.
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