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School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
and
Graduate Certificate Programs
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This Information Packet updated for admissions after January 2016.
Eastern Michigan University and the School of Nursing reserves the right to revise information contained herein at any time. The
right to revise includes, but is not limited to policies, programs, rollouts, admissions, courses, and graduation requirements.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
School of Nursing MSN Programs
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Education Programs
The EMU School of Nursing offers three specialty options within the MSN program:
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Adult-Gerontology Health, Nurse Practitioner (NP) in
Adult-Gerontology for Primary Care, and Nursing Education.
Applicants should clearly understand differences in these roles, the populations served,
and appropriate work settings for each before applying. Applicants should delineate the
specialty they are applying to in their personal goal statement.
For those interested in the NP program, note that Primary Care roles are generally not
intended for ICU/Step Down/ED positions in healthcare organizations. Such roles
usually require NP’s trained in acute care vs. primary care. See information below, and
at: http://www.aanp.org for more information about NP roles, and http://www.nacns.org
for more information about CNS roles.
In 2008, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Advisory Committee and
the APRN Consensus Work Group defines the various types of Advanced Practice RN
(APRN) roles. The full document can be found at:
https://www.ncsbn.org/Consensus_Model_for_APRN_Regulation_July_2008.pdf
On pages 8-9 of the document, the following information is provided to describe CNS and
NP roles:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
The CNS has a unique APRN role to integrate care across the continuum and through
three spheres of influence: patient, nurse, system. The spheres are overlapping and
interrelated but each sphere possesses a distinctive focus. In each of the spheres of
influence, the primary goal of the CNS is continuous improvement of patient outcomes
and nursing care. Key elements of CNS practice are to create environments through
mentoring and system changes that empower nurses to develop caring, evidence-based
practices to alleviate patient distress, facilitate ethical decision-making, and respond to
diversity. The CNS is responsible and accountable for diagnosis and treatment of
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health/illness states, disease management, health promotion, and prevention of illness and
risk behaviors among individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Nurse Practitioner
For the certified nurse practitioner (CNP) care along the wellness-illness continuum is a
dynamic process in which direct primary and acute care is provided across settings. CNPs
are members of the health delivery system, practicing autonomously in areas as diverse
as family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, geriatrics, and women’s health care.
CNPs are prepared to diagnose and treat patients with undifferentiated symptoms as well
as those with established diagnoses. Both primary and acute care CNPs provide initial,
ongoing, and comprehensive care, includes taking comprehensive histories, providing
physical examinations and other health assessment and screening activities, and
diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with acute and chronic illnesses and diseases.
This includes ordering, performing, supervising, and interpreting laboratory and imaging
studies; prescribing medication and durable medical equipment; and making appropriate
referrals for patients and families. Clinical CNP care includes health promotion, disease
prevention, health education, and counseling as well as the diagnosis and management of
acute and chronic diseases. CNPs are prepared to practice as either primary or acute care
CNPs, which have separate national consensus-based competencies and separate
certification processes.
The role of Nurse Educators is formally recognized by the National League for Nursing.
For more information visit: http://www.nln.org
Nursing Education
Nurse educators provide education to the public in many arenas: public schools, nursing
schools, clinics, health departments, hospitals, and nursing homes, to name a few. Nurse
educator practice is informed by current research based knowledge that teaches nurses to
facilitate knowledge acquisition of clients through assessment of learning needs,
development and utilization of effective learning strategies, and evaluation of learning.
Promotion of safe, effective care to achieve quality outcomes is a primary goal of nursing
education. The National League for Nursing has published core competencies for nurse
educators and offers a national certification exam for nurse educators (CNE). The EMU
MSN program in Nursing Education is built around these core competencies and
graduates are prepared to sit for the exam.
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Nursing Graduate Course Work Application Process
The next MSN cohort will be admitted to begin program coursework in Winter 2017 (January 2017).
Certificate program courses run more frequently, and may begin before Winter 2017. See information below.
Masters of Science in Nursing
(MSN)
 Nurse Practitioner in Adult
Gerontology, Primary Care,
or
 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult
Gerontology Health
or
 Nursing Education
GRADUATION
GOAL
Graduate Certificate/s:
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Teaching in Health Care Systems
Quality Improvement in Health Care
Gerontology (w/MSN)
Application
Deadlines
Priority application deadline for the MSN
program (CNS. NP, or ED) cohort beginning in
Winter 2017, is April 8, 2016.
Applications will be accepted after this date,
space permitting.
Submission of
Application form
Apply online through the Graduate School. Go
to: http://www.emich.edu/graduate/
Click on the “APPLY NOW” link, and then
indicate that you wish to apply to a program in
the College of Health & Human Services.
Until classes start.
NOTE: CE applications do not admit to any graduate
program; CE applications only allow the student to
register for courses offered through CE. See above
for limit of nursing graduate course work available
as CE “non-degree” status.
Apply online through the Graduate School. Go to:
http://www.emich.edu/graduate/
Click on the “APPLY NOW” link, and then indicate
that you wish to apply to a program in the College of
Health & Human Services.
You will be prompted to set up a password and
you will receive a PIN #.
You will be prompted to set up a password and you
will receive a PIN #.
Follow the prompts and enter your demographic
information. For educational intent, select
College of Health & Human Services and then
select the program you desire from the dropdown
list – i.e. either Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Nursing
Education for Winter 2017.
Follow the prompts and enter your demographic
information. For educational intent, select College of
Health & Human Services and then select the
program you desire from the dropdown list – i.e.
either Healthcare Systems Teaching, (for Summer
2016 or Winter 2017, or Quality Improvement in
Health Care (semester of your choice).
Continue to follow the prompts to submit your
application.
If applying with a paper application vs. online,
use the following program codes:
GCNS for MSN CNS program.
GPCN for MSN NP program.
NURE/MSN-HH for the MSN ED program.
If applying with a paper application, vs. online, use
the following certificate codes:
HCS/CTHC-HH for the Teaching Certificate
CQI/CT-HH for Quality Improvement Certificate
GERT for the Gerontology Certificate (with MSN)
Application Fee
$45
$45
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended are required.
3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA (Applicants
with a 2.75 undergraduate GPA may seek
conditional admission). Applicants with a
master’s degree may use that GPA vs.
undergraduate GPA.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended are required
Minimum of 2.7 cumulative undergraduate GPA
NOTE
GPA
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Writing Sample
Personal (Goal)
Statement
Past Education
RN Licensure
International
Students
References
Advisors
For CNS and NP applicants, write a scholarly
essay discussing your desired advanced practice
role in caring for a vulnerable population of your
choice. For Nursing Ed applicants, write a
scholarly essay addressing the role of the nurse
educator in relation to a current nursing education
issue impacting patients or students. Paper should
be in current APA format with Level 1 headings.
Do not exceed 5 pages (excluding title and
reference pages). All essays should integrate a
minimum of 3 scholarly articles published within
the last 5 years. (See rubric p. 6).
Writing sample is uploaded into the online
system.
Prepare an essay, not to exceed 2000 words, in
which discuss your future practice goals. Discuss
why you are interested in the specific program
and role you are applying for (NP, CNS, or ED),
the population you desire to work with, and
where you envision yourself working in the
future. (See rubric page 7). This essay is uploaded
into the online system.
BSN from an accredited school
*Completion of a basic statistics course
(descriptive and inferential statistics) with a grade
of C or better within the last 10 yrs
**Applicants holding an RN license with a
bachelor’s degree in another discipline may seek
conditional admission for the MSN Program. (see
below).
Licensed to practice in Michigan or eligible to
obtain Michigan licensure
Must meet minimum requirements for admission
to the EMU Graduate School
2 references that document professional
competence in nursing practice & perception of
your ability to function in an advanced practice
role (for CNS or NP), or as a nurse educator (for
MSN in ED). Forms available online in APPLY
NOW application system.
Assigned upon admission
Not required
Not required
Bachelor’s Degree in any field
Not required
Must meet minimum requirements for admission to
the EMU Graduate School
Not required
Assigned upon admission
May be Required
Interview
 Undergraduate or non-degree students may enroll for up to 6 credits of specified * NURS 500 level courses
without being a MSN student. . (*Specified courses include NURS 505 and/or NURS 506.
 Non-MSN students may not enroll in NURS 600 level courses
 Taking CE “non-degree” nursing graduate coursework DOES NOT guarantee admission to the MSN and/or
graduate certificate programs. The “non-degree” coursework may apply to the program of study if and when
the applicant is approved for admission by both the EMU School of Nursing Faculty and the EMU Graduate
Admissions Office. Courses over 10 years of age at the time of graduation from a certificate and/or program will
not count towards graduation, nor will they transfer in for credit.
*Applicants may seek admission conditional upon successful completion of a basic statistics course prior to beginning the MSN
Program coursework. Contact rtowne1@emich.edu to check on acceptable statistics courses.
Effective 4/15/15:
**RN’s with a Bachelors degree in another discipline and an Associate Degree in Nursing, may seek conditional admission to the
CNS, NP, or Nsg ED program, contingent upon successfully completion a basic Health Assessment course (or test out of same), a
community health nursing course and clinical (NURS 450/451, or equivalent) from an approved university (or completion of the
Community Health ATI examination to demonstrate equivalency). All conditional coursework is to be completed prior to beginning
MSN coursework. Contact the MSN coordinator Bobbi Towne, at rtowne1@emich.edu for more information.
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School of Nursing
Rubric for Nursing Graduate Applicant Writing Sample
Student Name:_____________________________________
EID:________________________
Faculty Reviewer: __________________________________
Date: _______________________
Criteria
Score
Comments
Essay is well organized and fluent
(4 pts).
Purpose is clearly identified
(4 pts).
CNS/NP Applicants: Ability to express importance of
the role of the desired advanced practice role in
caring for a vulnerable population(s) of the
applicant’s choice
(4 pts)
Nursing Education Applicants: Ability to express the
importance of the role of the nurse educator in
relation to a current nursing education issue
impacting patients or students (4 pts)
Integrates content of at least 3 scholarly articles,
published within the last 5 years (4 pts)
Current APA format utilized, (including Level I
headings), excellent spelling, and grammar
(4 pts)
Faculty Reviewer Recommendations:
Total
/20
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Scoring:
0-1 = Criteria not met at all; or, minimally addressed and needs much improvement
2-3 = Criteria only partially met, and/or needs some improvement
4 = Criteria fully addressed; needs little to no improvement
Reviewer
Signature:_________________________________________________________________Date:_________________
Any applicant or student admitted to the MSN Program with a writing evaluation less than 16.0, as averaged by reviewers, will
be required to complete a writing class (eg..IHHS 200) prior to beginning the MSN coursework.
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School of Nursing
Rubric for Nursing Graduate Applicant Personal Goal Statement
Student Name:_____________________________________
EID:________________________
Faculty Reviewer: __________________________________
Date: _______________________
Criterion
Score
Comments
Essay is well organized and fluent (4 pts).
How well does the selected program align with the
applicant’s future practice goals (4 pts).
Fit with selected program (8 pts total)
a. Role (CNS/NP/ED) (4 pts)
b. Population/Setting (4 pts)
-NP applicants = Adult-Gerontology, primary care
-CNS applicants = Adult Gerontology Health
-Nsg Ed applicants = patients, and/or
students
c. All applicants: be sure to include where you
envision yourself working in the future
Grammar, spelling, length – not to exceed 2000 words
(4 pts)
Faculty Reviewer Recommendations:
Total
/20
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Scoring: (Items 1 & 4):
0-1 = Criteria not met at all; or, minimally addressed and needs much improvement
2-3 = Criteria only partially met, and/or needs some improvement
4 = Criteria fully addressed; needs little to no improvement
Scoring: (Items 2 & 3):
0-1 = expressed goals and understanding of role/population/setting do not fit well with selected program
2-3 = some expressed goals and/or understanding of role/population/setting fit with selected program;
additional clarity or understanding needed regarding role/population/setting
4 = expressed goals and understanding of role/population/setting fit very well with selected program
Reviewer Signature:_________________________________________________________________Date:___________
Any applicant or student admitted to the MSN Program with a writing evaluation less than 16.0, as averaged by reviewers, will
be required to complete a research writing class (eg..I HHS 200) prior to beginning the MSN coursework
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EMU School of Nursing MSN Program Coursework CNS/NP/ED Tracks
Core Courses (24 credits)
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
500502505506606608611640691-
Adv Pathophysiology (3)
Adv Health Assessment (3)
Health Status and Trends (3) (formerly NURS 605)
Nursing Theory (3)
Adv Practice Role Development (3)(this course not required for MSN in ED)
Health Promotion & Risk Reduction
Adv Pharmacology (3) (formerly NURS 510)
Evidence Based Nursing I (3)
APRN Capstone Course (3)(this course not required for MSN in ED)
(NURS 663/664, NURS 653/666, NURS 668/669 below are the courses requiring both didactic instruction and
clinically precepted hours for the CNS/NP tracks respectively) NURS 663/664 and NURS 653/666 each require 130
clinical hours. NURS 668/669 requires 240 clinical hours.
Adv Adult-Gerontology CNS Track (16
credits required)
Adv Adult-Gerontology NP Track
(18-20 credits required)
NURS 663- Adv Adult-Gerontology Nursing
II- CNS (5) (130 hours)
NURS 653- Adv Adult–Gerontology Nursing
I- CNS (5) (130 hours)
NURS 668- Practicum in Adv AdultGerontology for CNS (6)(240 hours)
NURS 691 – APRN Capstone(3)
Optional:
NURS 688 or 693 Field Study (2) or
Thesis (4)
NURS 664- Adv Adult–Gerontology Nursing INP (5) (130 hours)
NURS 666- Adv Adult-Gerontology Nursing
II- NP (5) (130 hours)
NURS 669 - Practicum in Adv AdultGerontology NP (6) (240 hours)
NURS 691 – APRN Capstone (3)
Optional:
NURS 688 or 693 Field Study (2) or Thesis
(4)
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Outcome = MSN for NP in
Adult Gerontology, Primary Care
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Outcome = MSN for CNS
in Adult-Gerontology Health
OR
Nursing Education Track
NURS 663 – Adv-Adult-Gerontology* Nursing II for CNS (5) (130 clinical hours)
NURS 620 – Instructional Strategies (3)
NURS 622 – Curriculum Development (3)
NURS 623 - Teaching Nursing Online: Facilitating Learning in the Virtual Classroom (3)
NURS 624 - Teaching Practicum (3) (135 student teaching hours)
*Clinical coursework may be arranged with a different patient population on an individual basis for the
Nursing Education Track students, if desired, and clinical placements and affiliation agreements permit.
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Outcome = MSN in Nursing Education
Course Sequence
Classes are scheduled and designed specifically for the working adult. Most didactic courses are
held one afternoon/evening per week at EMU-Livonia located at Six Mile Rd and I-275. This
location offers a professional learning environment, computer lab, on-site advising and support,
with free and ample parking. Summer courses may require two afternoons/evenings per week;
clinical coursework will require 1-2 days/week dependent upon individual schedules.
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For MSN with Role Concentration, also complete one of the following Certificate programs:
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ROLE CONCENTRATION OPTION:
Graduate Certificate in
Teaching in Health Care Systems (CTHC)
This 12 credit hour (4 course) certificate is designed specifically for nurse educators or those
seeking positions in nursing education or staff development. Those earning a MSN in the NP or
CNS track may be particularly interested in adding this concentration to their Plan of Study. The
certificate provides both theoretical and practical knowledge focused on teaching and learning of
adult learners. Course work consists of evidence-based teaching methods and prepares the
learner for designing teaching materials, assessing learning outcomes and applying teaching and
learning strategies when paired with a master teacher during the teaching practicum. While
developed for nurses, this program is open to anyone with a Bachelor’s degree who meets the
admission requirements.
Admission requirements include:
1. Admission to Eastern Michigan University Graduate School indicating Teaching
Certificate Program and Program Code HCS/CTHC-HH (Applications are on line at
www.gradschool.emich.edu
2. Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
3. Minimum GPA of 2.7 cumulative undergraduate
4. Bachelors Degree in any field (nursing is needed if intent is to teach in nursing)
5. TOEFL or MELAB score of 550/80 if English is a second language.
Course Work:
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NURS 505* (3 Credits) Health Status and Trends (formerly NURS 605)
NURS 620 (3 Credits) Instructional Strategies
NURS 622 (3 Credits) Curriculum Development
NURS 624 (3 Credits) Teaching Practicum
Note that for MSN students electing to complete a certificate program with the MSN, if this
coursework is not taken prior to starting MSN coursework, completion of this certificate
normally will require an additional 9-12 months of coursework due to the rollout and availability
of the courses.
The next series of NURS 620, NURS 622, and NURS 624 must be taken sequentially, and is
scheduled to begin at the EMU Livonia campus on 6 mile and I-275 in the Summer I Term, 2016
(May-June). For additional information contact Roberta Towne at 734-487-2340 or Laurie
Blondy at 734-487-3275.
*NURS 505 is required for those wishing to take and complete the certificate in 2016. This course is offered in
Winter 2017, and can be taken after the NURS 620/622/624 coursework. NURS 505 will be replaced by NURS 623:
Teaching Nursing Online: Facilitating Learning in the Virtual Classroom, for cohorts beginning in 2017 or later.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ROLE CONCENTRATION OPTION:
Graduate Certificate in Quality Improvement
in Health Care (CQI)
The Graduate Certificate in Quality Improvement in Health Care offers you a uniquely wellrounded program that brings together the experience of Eastern Michigan University's College of
Business (Management), School of Engineering Technology (Quality Improvement) and College
of Health and Human Services (Nursing and Health Administration). At the completion of this
certificate, you'll be able to:
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Synthesize knowledge and concepts related to Quality Improvement (QI) in a health care
arena
Select and utilize appropriate mechanisms for gathering, analyzing and reporting QI data
Assess the legal and ethical implications of quality improvement initiatives
Lead QI initiatives in health care settings.
Career Opportunities
This program has been designed to provide you with graduate-level courses to enhance your
readiness and level of employability.
Accreditation
EMU School of Nursing is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The
College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Program of Study
The graduate certificate in CQI requires 12 credit hours of graduate coursework. If you decide to
pursue future study, all of your courses may be applied towards a Master of Science in Nursing
or a Master of Science in Quality, offered through EMU's School of Engineering & Technology.
There are nine credits of required courses for the program:
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NURS 505 Health Status Trends and Health Care Delivery Systems (3) (formerly NURS 605)
NURS 686 Practicum in QI in Health Care Systems (3) (Pre-requisite courses must be
completed prior to registering for N 686).
HLAD 525 Quality Improvement in Health Care (3)
The remaining three credits can be selected from the following list of program electives:
o QUAL 546 Total Quality Management (3)
o QUAL 568 Lean Service Quality (3)
o MGMT 638 Building Continuous Improvement Teams (3)
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ROLE CONCENTRATION OPTION:
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (w/ MSN NP or CNS)
The Aging Studies Program offers an 18-hour multi-disciplinary graduate Certificate in Gerontology.
Students who are in the MSN Program are able to complete some of the Certificate in Gerontology
requirements with courses that are required in the MSN program as indicated below.
Required Courses: 16 credit hours
Semester Offered
BIO 570
Biological Aspects of Aging (2)
WI
GERT 512
Applied Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (3)
FA
SWRK 553
Ethnicity and Gender Issues Among the Aged (2)
SU (2nd half)
SWRK 620
Policy Issues and Older People (3)
WI
*NURS 668 or 669
Practicum in Advanced Adult-Gerontology (6)
TBD
and
Electives: (2 credits minimum needed)
COUN 573 - Counseling Older Persons 2 hrs
DTC 658 - Nutrition and Aging 3 hrs
AGIN 509 - Older Adults and Chemical Dependency 1 hr
AGIN 511 - Elders and Their Families 2 hrs
AGIN 513 - Intergenerational Programs and Services 2 hrs
AGIN 514 - Caregiving and the Elderly 2 hrs
AGIN 515 - Sexuality and Aging 1 hr
AGIN 516 - The Elderly and the Law 1 hr
AGIN 517 - Developing Funding Proposals for Aging Programs 2 hrs
AGIN 518 - Introduction to Alzheimer's and Related Dementia 2 hrs
AGIN 523 - Designing Activities for People with Dementia 2 hrs
AGIN 524 - Families and Dementia 2 hrs
AGIN 528 - Advanced Issues in Dementia Care 2 hrs
AGIN 530 - Assessment of Individuals with Dementia 2 hrs
AGIN 532 - Aging Through the Eyes of the Old 2 hrs
AGIN 534 - Hoarding Behavior and Older Adult 2 hrs
AGIN 590 - Special Topics 1 hr
AGIN 591 - Special Topics 2 hrs
AGIN 592 - Special Topics 3 hrs
AGIN 697, 698, or 699 - Independent Study 1 hr, 2 hr, or 3hr
HLAD 510 - Medical Care Organization
HLAD 510 - Medical Care Organization 3 hrs
OCTH 619 - Programming III 6 hrs
PSY 551 - Psychology of Death and Dying 2 hrs
SWRK 590 - Special Topics 1 hr
SWRK 624 - Working with Aging People 3 hrs
THRC 510 - Leisure and Aging 3 hrs
For more information on the above courses please contact:
ANDREA ZAKRAJSEK, Aging Studies Program Director at: chhs_agingstudies@emich.edu
Visit the Aging Studies website for additional program details: www.emich.edu/chhs/hs/as
*Practicum must include some direct care of Gerontology population; practicum placement and planned
activities should be discussed with Dr. Zakrajsek prior to actual enrollment to assure that certificate
requirements will be met.
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PROJECTED COURSE ROLLOUT*
Term
Fall 2014 Cohort
Winter 2015 Cohort
Livonia – Thursday Livonia -Thursday
F 2014
505* (All)
W
2015
Su-1
2015
Su-2
2015
F 2015
W
2016
Su-1
2016
Su-2
2016
500 & 506 (All)
500 & 506 (All)
502 (All)
606 (CNS & NP)
502 & 605 (All)
Tues & Thurs)
606 (CNS & NP)
640 & 611** (All)
608 (All)
664 (NP)
666 (NP)
640 & 611 (All)
608 (All)
664 (NP)
666 (NP)
666 (NP) – cont’d
666 (NP) – cont’d
F 2016
669 (NP)
691 (CNS & NP)
669 (NP)
691 (CNS & NP)
W
2017
S-1
2017
S-2
2017
F 2017
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Winter 2016 Cohort
Winter 2017 Cohort
Certificate:
CTHC
(Teaching)
Certificate: CQI:
(Quality Improvement)
Livonia -Thursday
Livonia - Tuesday
Livonia Wednesday
Non NURS courses
not scheduled by nsg
dept. See catalog.
.
500 & 505 (All)
505 (Thurs)
502 & 506 (All)
(Thurs & Tues)
606 (CNS & NP)
(Tues)
620
611 (All)
640 (All)
608 (All)
663 (CNS)
664 (NP)
653 (CNS)
666 (NP)
653 (CNS)-cont’d
666 (NP)-cont’d
668 (CNS)
669 (NP)
691 (NP & CNS)
624
622
500 & 505 (All)
502 & 506 (All)
(Thurs & Tues)
606 (CNS & NP)
(Tuesday)
611 (All)
640 (All)
NURS 505
NURS 686 practicum
arranged when
needed.
NURS 505
620
622
623
624
NURS 686 practicum
arranged as needed
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Term
Winter 2018
Cohort
Winter 2017 Cohort
(cont’d)
Livonia - Thursday
Livonia - Tuesday
W
2018
500 & 505 (All)
S-1
2018
502 & 506 (All)
(Tues & Thurs)
S-2
2018
606 (CNS & NP)
(Thurs)
F 2018
611 & 640 (All)
Winter
2019
608 (All)
663 (CNS & ED)
664 (NP)
620 (ED) (Weds)
653 (CNS)
666 (NP
622 (ED) (Weds)
653 (CNS)-cont’d
666 (NP)-cont’d
623 (ED) (Weds)
624 (ED) (Weds)
668 (CNS)
669 (NP)
691 (CNS & NP)
Livonia Wednesday
NURS 505
620
622
623
624
NURS 686 practicum
arranged as needed
608 (All)
NURS 505
663 (CNS & ED)
664 (NP)
S-1
620 (ED) (Weds)
620
2019
653 (CNS)
666 (NP)
S-2
622 (ED) (Weds)
622
2019
653 (CNS)-cont’d
666 (NP)-cont’d
Fall
623 (ED) (Weds)
623
NURS 686 practicum
2019
624 (ED) (Weds)
624
arranged as needed
668 (CNS)
669 (NP)
691 (CNS & NP)
*Note: EMU reserves the right to change the rollout of any course at any time. No course schedule or class is guaranteed.
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Tuition & Program Fees
The tuition and fee information below is in effect beginning with the Fall 2015 semester. All tuition and
fees are subject to change by action of the EMU Board of Regents.
The tuition and fee information below is in effect for the 2015-2016 Academic Year (Fall 2015, Winter
2016, and Summer 2016 semester). All tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the EMU board
of Regents.
Tuition & Mandatory Fees (per credit hour)
Course level
Up to 499
500 - 699
700 and above
Resident
$296.25
$597.00
$695.15
Non-Resident General Fee Technology Fee
$872.75
$29.45
$13.85
$1100.00
$29.45
$13.85
$1250.50
$29.45
$13.85
Student Center Fee
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
View a detailed listing of program fees and other fees.
General Fee- This mandatory fee (per credit hour) covers facilities, athletics, health center, computer labs,
performing arts, and student government.
Student Center Fee- A mandatory fee (per credit hour) charged to service the debt from the new EMU
Student Center.
Technology Fee- A mandatory fee (per credit hour) that is assessed to maintain and update University
technology.
The General Fee, Student Center Fee, and Technology Fee are combined on the student bill as
"Student Fees".
Graduate & Doctoral Differential Tuition
(additional per credit hour)
Program
Course
Level
College
Arts & Sciences
Business
Technology
Health & Human Services
Health & Human Services
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500-799
Art & Music $10.00
All
$10.00
All
$10.00
Physician's
$15.00
Asst.
Nursing
$25.00
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
School of Nursing
Nurse Faculty Loan Program Information
The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a federally funded program through the Health Sciences
Research Administration (HRSA). It was created to recruit students enrolled in advanced nursing
education programs into teaching positions at nursing schools across the country. NFLP provides loan
debt reduction through forgiveness of up to 85% in exchange for fulfilling a four-year service requirement
as a full time faculty in a U.S. school of nursing post graduation.
To participate, students must be enrolled in at least 3 credits per semester during two of the three
semesters each year (Winter/Summer/Fall) as a degree-seeking student in a EMU School of Nursing MSN
program, and complete specific nursing education coursework (NURS 620/622/623/624) prior to
graduation. CNS and NP students must select the Concentration for Teaching in Healthcare Systems
certificate program along with their CNS or NP program. Those in the MSN in Nursing Education track
need no additional coursework. Participants must also commit to serving as a nurse educator in a school of
nursing within one year of graduation, and:
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Be a U.S. citizen, a non-citizen national, or a foreign national having in his/her possession, a visa
permitting permanent residences in the U.S.
Be a student in good standing in the MSN-Teaching Concentration program at the school.
Have no judgment liens entered against him/her based on the default on a Federal debt 28 USC
3201 (e)
Interest:
The NFLP loan will bear interest on the unpaid balance of the loan at:
1. The rate of 3% per annum, beginning 3 months after the borrower graduates from the MSN
program with a Teaching Concentration, or
2. The prevailing market rate if the borrower fails to complete the MSN program with a Teaching
concentration program, or fails to serve as a nurse faculty member for the consecutive 4 year
period post graduation.
Service Requirements and Cancellation:
The borrower has 12 months after graduating to begin working full-time as a faculty member in a U.S.
school of nursing. At that time the school will cancel an amount up to 85% of the principle and interest of
an NFLP loan as follows:
1. Upon completion by the borrower of each of the first, second, and third year of full-time
employment s a faculty member in a school of nursing, the school will cancel 20% of the
principle of and interest on the NFLP loan, as determined on the first day of employment.
2. Upon completion by the borrower of the fourth year of full-time employment as a faculty
member in a school of nursing, cancel 25% of the principle of and interest on the NFLP loan,
as determined on the first day of employment.
Repayment:
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NFLP loans are repayable over a 10 year period beginning 9 months after the borrower completes the
MSN Program with Teaching Concentration; ceases to be enrolled as a student in the MSN program, or
ceases to be employed as full-time faculty post-graduation.
Borrowing Limits:
NFLP funds are awarded through the EMU Office of Financial Aid based on the most current cost of
attendance figures. Students may receive total funding up to the cost of attendance for the year in
combination with other scholarships and financial aid. A NFLP loan may not exceed $35,000/student per
year, and funding is not to exceed 5 years.
1Interested
Students:
MSN CNS and NP students wishing to apply for NFLP funds should submit both an MSN program
application, and an application to the Teaching in Healthcare Systems (CTHC) graduate certificate
program. Interested students should clearly discuss their intent to serve as nursing faculty in their personal
goal statement, and also indicate they intend to seek NFLP funding. Students should note that the CTHC
classes are offered intermittently, and will generally add 3 semesters of study to the overall CNS or NP
MSN program. The CTHC courses must be completed before graduating with the MSN; otherwise, any
funds disbursed to students from NFLP funds will become payable (at the prevailing market interest rate)
upon graduation from the MSN program. Once admitted to both the MSN CNS or NP program, and the
CTHC certificate program, students may request a NFLP application from Dr. Laurie Blondy (contact
information below). MSN in ED applicants need not apply for the CTHC graduate certificate program to
qualify for NFLP funding, as the CTHC coursework is a part of their MSN program.
NP and CNS students that are not admitted to the MSN program and the CTHC program when beginning
graduate coursework will not receive NFLP funding for that semester. Dual admission to both the MSN
program and the CTCH is required.
Employment as Nurse Faculty:
Students interested in applying for NFLP funding should be advised that due to a high degree of
competition within southeast Michigan for nurse faculty positions, NFLP recipients may need to relocate
within Michigan, or even out of state, in order to successfully secure a full-time nurse faculty position that
will start within 12 months of graduation.
For further information, please contact Dr. Laurie Blondy at lblondy@emich.edu, or by phone at 734-4873275.
NOTE: “This project for the 2015-16 academic year, is supported by the Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant#
E01HP28771, Nurse Faculty Loan Program, funding totaling $116,73, (with 1/9th of this amount
financed with nongovernmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the
author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be
inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government”.
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NFLP funding is not guaranteed for eligible students. Funding varies from year to year and is awarded
first to current NFLP recipients, and then to new, eligible students provided additional funding is
available.
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MSN Program Requirements
All admitted students must provide the following information to the School of Nursing, 311 Marshall
Building. Scan/send to r. towne1@emich.edu or fax to 734-487-6946
Health Requirements:
1. A current health history (on form provided).
2. A current health examination (on form provided).
3. Complete immunization record (on form provided). You must have received the vaccine or have a
positive titer results. A history of the disease is not sufficient proof of immunity. Without this proof,
you will not be allowed to attend clinical courses.
4. Annual documentation of freedom from Tuberculosis is required (negative tuberculin skin test,
current negative chest x-ray, or negative symptom checklist by a qualified healthcare provider).
5. A negative 7 panel urine drug screen is required. This can be obtained at Snow Health Center at a
cost of $40. You will be asked to sign a release for the School of Nursing. You can also have this done
through your health care provider, Midwest Health etc.
Students may contact University Health Services at EMU for health examination, immunizations and
tuberculosis testing at 743-487-1122, county health departments or personal health care provider.
Basic Life Support Certification:
You must provide proof of certification to provide adult, child, infant, two-person Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer. You can contact your local
American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Snow Health Center (cost is $60) for information on
obtaining CPR certification. Make certain it is a course for health professionals, not lay persons.
Personal Health Insurance:
Proof of health insurance coverage is required. Students who do not have health insurance through their
family or workplace can obtain health insurance through the university. EMU has an Accident and Sickness
Plan provided through United Health Care Student Resources. The EMU insurance plan is not available for
purchase until August and will not go into effect until September 1st. Information is available at Snow Health
Center. Students who cannot afford this may contact the Public Health Department at 734-481-2000.
ALL STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THE NURSING PROGRAM MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE!
I have read, understand, and agree to the above EMU nursing student requirements. I have retained a
personal copy of these requirements and related forms for my own use and student portfolio. Failure to
complete these program requirements by the deadlines noted, will result in my not being able to attend
nursing courses.
_________________________________ __________________________________________________
Student Signature
Printed Name
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Date
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Health Examination Form
**TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT**
Name
Last
First
_____________________
Middle
Explain any significant family or personal history:
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Height:_______ Weight:_______ Temp:________ Pulse:________ Resp:________ BP:________
Vision: Visual Acuity:
Right 20/____
Left 20/____
Hearing:__________________________________________________________________________________
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat:______________________________________________________________________
Neck, Thyroid:_____________________________________________________________________________
Heart:___________________________________________________________________________________
Lungs:___________________________________________________________________________________
Abdomen, Hernia:__________________________________________________________________________
Nervous System:___________________________________________________________________________
Bone and Joint:____________________________________________________________________________
Skin:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Is student capable of regular physical activity? __________ If not, please explain.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Summary of
findings:____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Health Care Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant), please sign and date:
Name:_______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________
Please Print
Address: ________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________________________________________
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Immunization Record
**TO BE COMPLETED BY PHYSICIAN, NURSE PRACTITIONER, OR PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT**
Name:__________________________________________________
Immunizations- Provide dates vaccines were given, or titer results. Students will be UNABLE to attend clinical courses
without providing dates of vaccines or titer results. History of having had the disease is NOT sufficient proof of immunity.
Tdap
Date Received:___________________
Rubeola Date Received 1st Dose:___________ Second Dose:_________ (or) Titer Result:_________
Mumps Date Received 1st Dose:___________ Second Dose:_________ (or) Titer Result:_________
Rubella Date Received 1st Dose:___________ Second Dose:_________ (or) Titer Result:_________
*Rubella vaccine must be after 1969 or will need titer result as proof of immunity.
Varicella Date Received 1st Dose:___________ Second Dose:_________ (or) Titer Result:_________
Hepatitis B Date Received 1st Dose:____________ Second Dose:___________ Third
Dose:__________
*If student declines Hepatitis B. Vac. please document declination (below), and have student sign as well.
Tuberculin Skin Test:Date:_______________ Positive:_________ Negative_________
Chest X-Ray:
Date:_______________ Positive:_________ Negative_________
Symptom Checklist: Date:_______________ Positive:_________ Negative_________
Urine Drug Screen (7 panel): Date:_______________ Positive:_________ Negative_________
Health Care Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician’s Assistant), please sign and date:
Name:_______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________
Please Print
Phone:___________________________________
Date:_____________________________
Student: Complete this bottom portion only if you are declining the Hepatitis B
Vaccine
DECLINATION FORM
Hepatitis B Vaccine
I,
, am fully aware of the risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B virus
(HBV) as a result of possible exposure to contaminated blood or other infectious materials.
Nevertheless, I have decided not to receive the Hepatitis B injections that are recommended by Eastern Michigan University
School of Nursing.
Student Signature/Print name
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Health History Form
To be filled out by student:
Name: Last_______________________ First____________________ Middle_________________
Address: Street_________________________________City_______________________________
State ________________
Zip_____________
Enrollment for Semester Year: ______________
Student #_________________________
Birth Date:__________________
Person to be notified in case of emergency:
Name________________________
Address____________________________________________
Relationship____________________
____________________________________________
Phone___________________________________________________________________________
Personal History:
Have you lived with or been in contact with anyone having Tuberculosis in the past two years? _____
If yes, please explain: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have/have you ever had:
Yes
Rheumatic Fever
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Scarlet Fever
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Heart Disease
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Diabetes
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Asthma
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Hay Fever
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Pneumonia
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Ulcers
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No
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Tuberculosis
Kidney Infection
Convulsions
Persistent or Migraine Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Anemia
Thyroid Trouble
Anxiety (treated with medication)
Depression (treated with medication)
Mental Illness (other)
Yes
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No
If yes, please explain:
Have you ever been hospitalized? Yes No
If yes, for what and when?
____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have any allergies? Yes No
If so, specify: __________________________________________
Are you allergic to any drugs? Yes No
If so, specify: ________________________________________
Do you have any physical impairment? Yes No
If so, specify: ________________________________
Students Signature: ______________________________________________Date:_________________
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