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MSN - Masters of Science in Nursing
MSN Focus Areas
Adult / Gerontological Health Nursing
For students who choose to be certified as clinical specialists or advanced practice nurses in the area of gerontological nursing. Care of adults and the elderly are combined, and emphasis is placed on chronic illness. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination as a Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing and/or Clinical Specialist in Adult Nursing (ANCC).
43 semester hours required
Full or part-time study available
500 clinical practicum hours
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Anesthesia Nursing
Prepare for nurse anesthetist career entry, with exposure to provision of service in rural areas. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination to qualify them as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
56 semester hours
One year critical care nursing experience required
Special admission process. 10 students per year.
Fall admission only
Full-time enrollment required
October 1 admission deadline
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Child Health Nursing
Focus is on the assessment and management of children with chronic health conditions and their families. Courses include content on physiology, health assessment, health promotion, pharmacology, family adaptation, and child psychosocial, developmental, and physiological adjustment to chronic conditions. Clinical experiences occur in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Although certification as a Clinical Specialist in Pediatrics is not yet established, this program provides clinical experience in anticipation of future certification.
47 semester hours required
Fall or spring admission
Full or part-time study available
530 clinical practicum hours
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Community Health Nursing
Prepare for work with individuals, families, and groups in community settings with emphasis on health promotion and responses to illness. Health promotion, health maintenance, health education, coordination and continuity of care are utilized in a holistic approach to the family, group, and individual. Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination as a clinical specialist in Community Health (ANCC).
33 semester hours
540 clinical practicum hours
Part-time study available
Fall or spring admission
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Nurse Educator (Basic)
Are you passionate about providing quality patient care? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for to become a Nurse Educator.
This clinical focus will provide you with opportunities to learn about the roles and responsibilities associated with being a Nurse Educator - from development/revision of curriculum to facilitating student learning in the classroom, online, in the laboratory and in the clinical environment. Round out your plan of study by working with your advisor to identify selective courses that will provide you with the skill set to function in this role.
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Genetics Nursing
Learn to provide nursing care to individuals, families, and communities with known genetic conditions and/or birth defects. Prepare for careers in pediatric metabolic clinics, genetic counseling programs, familial cancer assessment and management teams, public health departments, private genetics testing labs, prenatal care programs, and specialty clinics.
38 semester hours
450 clinical practicum hours
Part-time study available
Program can be combined with Nurse Practitioner or Community Health programs (additional hours required)
Fall or spring admission
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Gerontological Nursing Education/Nurse Educator
Master's students who are interested in an education focus may combine their clinical focus interest with courses on the educational process. For example a student interested in teaching Gerontological Nursing would combine the Gerontological Nursing Core courses with the Nursing Education Core courses.
33 semester hours
Full or part-time study available
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MSN/MBA joint degree program
The joint program of the Colleges of Nursing and Business Administration is designed for students with previous clinical and administrative experience. Students must be accepted for graduate study in both colleges.
61 semester hours
Part-time study available
Part-time students must enroll in MBA courses in Cedar Rapids or other off-campus sites.
Fall admission only to MBA program
GMAT required for admission to MBA program
MBA tuition is significantly higher than graduate college tuition
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Nursing Systems Administration
Iowa offers the best Nursing Systems Administration program in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. This option is for the nurse preparing for a career in nursing administartion, and/or other areas of care of case management in health systems, this program provides greater depth of knowledge in leadership, management, and systems administration.
33 semester hours
180 administrative practicum hours
Part-time study available
Fall or spring admission
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Nursing Informatics - Available Online
For health care professionals who want more knowledge and skill in information management for their existing positions and health care professionals who seek entry or advancement in information design and management positions.
38 semester hours
Part-time study available
Fall or spring admission
Post-master's certificate available
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Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric, Adult/Gerontological, Family, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
NP's work in clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, HMO's, private industry, or their own offices. They emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and early detection and management of chronic health problems. NP's conduct physical exams, take medical histories, diagnose and treat common acute minor illnesses and injuries, order and interpret lab tests and X-rays, and in Iowa, prescribe medications. Graduates are eligible to write certification examinations to qualify them as nurse practitioners in their specialty (ANCC).
46-52 semester hours (see individual Plans of Study below)
630-720 clinical practicum hours
MSN admission and NP application required
One year nursing experience required
Special admission process.
Post-master's certificate available
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Pediatric Sample Plan of Study
Adult/Gero Sample Plan of Study
Family Nurse Sample Plan of Study
Neonatal Sample Plan of Study
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Occupational Health Nursing
Focus is on providing nursing care in the work place. In cooperation with the College of Public Health, students will learn about industrial hygiene, safety policy and regulation, hazard and safety assessment, toxicology, ergonomics, and the clinical management of occupational illnesses. Specialized courses specific to case management, injury prevention, and agricultural health. Ask about special funding from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for tuition assistance (part-time and full-time study) and monthly stipends (for full-time students only).
33 semester hours
Full and part-time study available
Fall or spring admission
Heartland Center for Occupational Health and Safety / Academic Programs
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Prepares Psychiatric/Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurses to manage the complexity of psychiatric problems, promote health and disease prevention, and counsel and refer clients. Graduates are eligible to write certification examinations to qualify them as Clinical Specialists or Nurse Practitioners. (ANCC).
46 semester hours
540 clinical practicum hours
MSN admission and Psych/MH NP application required
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School Health Nursing - Available Online
For BSN prepared nurses who want a more active leadership role in school nursing. The curriculum examines the principles, theoretical frameworks and trends of school nursing leadership as well as the identification of issues and future directions; school health models, economics of school health and legislation affecting health services programs.
33 semester hours required
Full or part-time study
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