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Nursing

Cindy Brubaker, Chair
Department of Nursing

Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Washington DC 20001 (202)887-6791
ccneaccreditation.org 

The purpose of the graduate program is to educate the professional nurse for advanced nursing practice in hospitals, clinics, community health settings, long-term care facilities, and other health-related agencies. The curriculum provides a foundation for further doctoral study.

Bradley University offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Post-Masters Certificate. Programs of study include: MSN Nursing Administration, MSN Nursing Education, *MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), *DNP FNP, *DNP Leadership, Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing Education, and *Post Masters FNP Certificate. Graduation requirements must be fulfilled within five years of enrollment for the MSN programs and within seven years of enrollment for the DNP programs.

The student must maintain an academic average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and earn a “C” or better in each course applied toward graduation requirements.

*Online program.

Program Descriptions

MSN Nursing Education

This 39 semester hour program prepares graduates to meet the minimum State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act requirements for teaching. Students complete 300 hours of practicum with a nurse educator preceptor in academic and healthcare agency/institution settings. Graduates with a major in nursing education are prepared to meet the minimum State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act requirements for teaching nursing, and for future doctoral study. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

Certificate in Nursing Education

The 15-semester hour certificate is designed for licensed registered nurses who have an earned MSN. This certificate program prepares nurse educators at the master’s level to meet the minimum State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act requirements. Students complete 300 hours of practicum with a nurse educator preceptor in academic and healthcare agency/institution settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam.

MSN Nursing Administration (online)

This 36 (BSN entry) - 45 (ADN/Diploma/RN with a Non-nursing Baccalaureate Entry) semester hour program prepares graduates for first line management as executives in a variety of health care settings. Students complete 300 hours of practicum with a nurse manager/executive preceptor. Graduates with a major in nursing administration are prepared for first line management as executives in a variety of health care settings, and for future doctoral study. With the required work experience, graduates are prepared for the various nurse executive or leader certifications offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).

MSN FNP (online)

This 65 (BSN entry) - 74 (ADN/Diploma/RN with a Non-nursing Baccalaureate Entry) semester hour program track prepares students to be family nurse practitioners. Students complete a total of 750 hours of clinical practicum in various population-focused and/or specialty areas supervised by qualified preceptors (NTF Criterion). The goal of the program is to prepare program graduates for advanced practice with individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP. 

FNP Certificate (online)

This 35- 44-semester hour certificate is designed for licensed registered nurses with an earned MSN from an accredited nursing program. It includes the same FNP theory and practicum courses as the MSN FNP program. FNP Certificate students will complete a total of 750 hours of clinical in various population-focused and/or specialty areas supervised by qualified preceptors (NTF Criterion). The goal of the program is to prepare students for advanced practice with individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP.

DNP FNP (online)

This 83-semester hour program provides the opportunity for licensed registered nurses who hold a BSN to become family nurse practitioners at the doctoral level. The goal of the program is to prepare program majors for advanced practice with individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across the health continuum. Students complete a total of 1000 (AACN) hours of clinical in various population-focused and/or specialty areas supervised by qualified preceptors (NTF Criterion). Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the American Nurses credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) credentialing examination for FNP.

DNP Leadership (online)

This 39+ semester hour program provides the opportunity for licensed registered nurses who hold an earned MSN to complete instruction in advanced leadership theory and practicum to prepare for upper-level management positions in a variety of health care settings. Students complete 300 hours of practicum with a nurse manager/executive preceptor in the completion of their capstone project. They must complete additional clinical hours to total 1000 (AACN), including the number of clinical hours completed for their MSN degree. DNP Leadership graduates are prepared to sit for the various nurse executive or leader certifications offered by the ANCC or the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).

Online Programs

Bradley University is a SARA-approved institution (SARA=State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements).

Indiana

This institution is authorized by:
The Indiana Board of Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio Street, Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN  46204-1984

Louisiana

Bradley University is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana.  Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years.  Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.

Maryland

Bradley University is registered with:
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N. Liberty Street 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD  21201

Minnesota

Bradley University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Washington

Bradley University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for MSN/FNP, MSN/Nurse Administrator, MSN/Nurse Educator, and post MSN/FNP certificate, ADN-MSN/FNP and DNP companion programs.

State laws governing distance education programs may limit Bradley University’s ability to offer online opportunities to students. If you wish to enroll in one of our online degree programs and reside outside of Illinois, please inquire to determine if we have acquired permission to offer online courses in your state.

Admission

Applicants must meet all admission requirements of the Graduate School. In addition the Department of Nursing requires:

MSN Nursing Education

  1. Applicants must have a BSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program. Nurses with a diploma or associate's degree (ADN) in nursing; or those with non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407 prior to enrollment in graduate level courses.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

Certificate in Nursing Education

  1. Applicants must have an MSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

FNP Certificate (online)

  1. Applicants must have an MSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

MSN Nursing Administration or MSN-FNP (online)

ADN/Diploma/RN with Non-nursing Baccalaureate Degree Entry

  1. Applicants must have an RN degree from a CNEA or ACEN accredited Diploma or Associate’s Degree nursing program, or with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

BSN Entry

  1. Applicants must have a BSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

FNP DNP (online)

  1. Applicants must have a BSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale.

DNP Leadership (online)

  1. Applicants must have an MSN degree from a CNEA, ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program. Those with a non-nursing master’s degree must possess a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CNEA, ACEN, or CCNE accredited nursing program.
  2. Proof of a current nursing license.
  3. A nursing grade point average of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale
  4. Professional Portfolio
    The portfolio is to include a professional resume and documentation and description of supervised clinical clock hours in the master’s degree program.

*Applicants with deficiencies in the requirements will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Capstone Project in Nursing

Students in the  MSN Nursing Administration, MSN Nursing Education and the DNP programs meet program requirements by completing a scholarly project in nursing.

Comprehensive Assessment

Students will complete a comprehensive assessment prior to graduation.

Curriculum Tracks

*The curriculum is subject to continuous review and evaluation, which may necessitate revision of courses and requirements.

MSN Nursing Education - 39 semester hours

  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 505 Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 510 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 530 Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 615 Health Informatics - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 660 Seminar in Nursing Education - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 661 Education Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 662 Education Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 697 Capstone Project in Nursing – 1 hr. (repeat 3 times)
  • ETE 651 Curriculum Theory & Development or ETE 655 Instructional Theory - 3 hrs.

Certificate in Education – 15 semester hours

  • ETE 651 Curriculum Theory & Development or ETE 655 Instructional Theory - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 530 Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 660 Seminar in Nursing Education - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 661 Education Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 662 Education Practicum II - 3 hrs.

MSN Nursing Administration – (online)

ADN/Diploma/RN with a Non-nursing Baccalaureate Degree Entry - 45 semester hours

  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 300 Conceptual Bases for Professional Nursing - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 303 Research in Nursing - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 404 Community Health Nursing Theory (2)
  • NUR 407 RN-MSN Practicum (1)
  • NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 505 Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 510 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 615 Nursing Informatics - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 630 Nursing Administration Theory - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 631 Nursing Administration Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 632 Nursing Administration Theory II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 633 Nursing Administration Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 697 Capstone Project in Nursing – 3 hrs.

BSN Degree Entry - 36 semester hours

  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures – 3 hrs.
  • NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 505 Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 510 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 615 Nursing Informatics - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 630 Nursing Administration Theory - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 631 Nursing Administration Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 632 Nursing Administration Theory II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 633 Nursing Administration Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 697 Capstone Project in Nursing – 3 hrs.

MSN FNP (online)

BSN Entry - 65 semester hours

  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 505 Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 510 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 615 Health Informatics - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 638 Principles of FNP Practice I Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 639 Healthcare Clinical Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 642 Principles of FNP Practice II Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 643 Healthcare Clinical Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 644 Principles of FNP Practice III Women’s Health - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 645 Healthcare Clinical Practicum III - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 646 Principles of FNP Practice IV Children - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 647 Healthcare Clinical Practicum IV - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 648 Principles of FNP Practice V Aging Adult Population - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 649 Healthcare Clinical Practicum V - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 652 Advanced Pharmacology II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice – 2 hrs.

ADN/Diploma/RN with a Non-nursing Baccalaureate Degree entry– 74 semester hours (online)

  • NUR 300 Conceptual Bases for Professional Nursing - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 303 Research in Nursing - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 404 Community Health Nursing Theory (2)
  • NUR 407 RN-MSN Practicum (1)
  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 505 Leadership in the Health Care Delivery System - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 510 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 615 Health Informatics - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 638 Principles of FNP Practice I Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 639 Healthcare Clinical Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 642 Principles of FNP Practice II Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 643 Healthcare Clinical Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 644 Principles of FNP Practice III Women’s Health - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 645 Healthcare Clinical Practicum III - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 646 Principles of FNP Practice IV Children - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 647 Healthcare Clinical Practicum IV - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 648 Principles of FNP Practice V Aging Adult Population - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 649 Healthcare Clinical Practicum V - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 652 Advanced Pharmacology II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice – 2 hrs.

FNP Certificate – 35 - 44 semester hours (online)

  • BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 638 Principles of FNP Practice I Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 639 Healthcare Clinical Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 642 Principles of FNP Practice II Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 643 Healthcare Clinical Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 644 Principles of FNP Practice III Women’s Health - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 645 Healthcare Clinical Practicum III - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 646 Principles of FNP Practice IV Children - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 647 Healthcare Clinical Practicum IV - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 648 Principles of FNP Practice V Aging Adult Population - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 649 Healthcare Clinical Practicum V - 3 hrs.
  • *NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 652 Advanced Pharmacology II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice (2)
*may be waived if completed within the past 5 years with an earned grade of B or better & transferred in from an accredited MSN program.

DNP FNP – 83 semester hours (online)

  • ATG 603 Planning, decision Making and Performance Measurement (2)
  • BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology - 3 hrs.
  • CIS 576 Data Management - 3 hrs.
  • CS 571 Database Management Systems - 3 hrs.
  • ECO 603 Economic Markets: Competition and Monopoly (1)
  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • ML 630 Management in Healthcare Organizations - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 603 Health Promotion in Populations - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 625 DNP Practice Seminar I (50 clinical hours) – 1 hr.
  • NUR 638 Principles of FNP Practice I Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 639 Healthcare Clinical Practicum I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 642 Principles of FNP Practice II Acute/Chronic - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 643 Healthcare Clinical Practicum II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 644 Principles of FNP Practice III Women’s Health - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 645 Healthcare Clinical Practicum III - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 646 Principles of FNP Practice IV Children - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 647 Healthcare Clinical Practicum IV - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 648 Principles of FNP Practice V Aging Adult Population - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 649 Healthcare Clinical Practicum V - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 652 Advanced Pharmacology II - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice – 2 hrs.
  • NUR 700 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 720 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 725 DNP Practice Seminar II (100 clinical hours) – 2 hrs.
  • NUR 730 Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 735 Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 825 DNP Practice Seminar III (150 clinical hours) - 3 hrs. Or
    • NUR 826 DNP Practice Seminar III - A (75 clinical hours) - 1.5 hrs. And
    • NUR 827 DNP Practice Seminar III - B (75 clinical hours) - 1.5 hrs.

DNP Leadership – 39+ semester hours (online)

  • ATG 603 Planning, decision Making and Performance Measurement – 2 hrs.
  • CIS 576 Data management - 3 hrs.
  • CS 571 Database Management Systems - 3 hrs.
  • ECO 603 Economic Markets: Competition and Monopoly - 1 hr.
  • ENC 510 Statistical Procedures - 3 hrs.
  • ML 630 Management in Healthcare Organizations - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 603 Health Promotion in Populations - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 625 DNP Practice Seminar I (50 clinical hours) – 1 hr.
  • NUR 640 Healthcare Policy – 3 hrs.
  • NUR 700 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 720 Evidence Based Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 725 DNP Practice Seminar II (100 clinical hours) – 2 hrs.
  • NUR 730 Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 735 Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice - 3 hrs.
  • NUR 825 DNP Practice Seminar III (150 clinical hours) - 3 hrs. Or
    • NUR 826 DNP Practice Seminar III - A (75 clinical hours) - 1.5 hrs. And
    • NUR 827 DNP Practice Seminar III - B (75 clinical hours) - 1.5 hrs
  • NUR 840 DNP Clinical Practice - 0-14 hrs.

This is the official catalog for the 2018-2019 academic year. This catalog serves as a contract between a student and Bradley University. Should changes in a program of study become necessary prior to the next academic year every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes via the Dean of the College or Chair of the Department concerned, the Registrar's Office, u.Achieve degree audit system, and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of the current program and graduation requirements for particular degree programs.