Wednesday, May 2, 2012

UWG|Online Degrees Spotlight: Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

The School of Nursing at the University of West Georgia offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree with role options in either education or health systems leadership.
The mission of the MSN Program is to offer high quality graduate education that:




• Prepares registered nurses for advanced practice roles in diverse health care settings
• Provides regional outreach related to graduate nursing education through off-campus programs
• Provides a caring, supportive, personal environment for learning that:
o Affirms the holistic nature of individuals
o Reflects caring as the essence of nursing
o Expects that nurses use critical thinking in decision making
o Supports evidence-based practice
o Utilizes disciplinary rigor to support MSN student progress toward assuming leadership and education roles.

Coursework is provided online (95%) and face-to-face (F2F). Typically, there are three F2F meetings per semester. A F2F orientation is also required at the start of the program.
Accreditation:
University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  The Master of Science in Nursing Program at the University of West Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Credit & Transfer:
Total semester hours required to earn a degree: 36
Maximum Hours Transferable into program: 6
Program website and contacts:
The School of Nursing Website includes a program handbook, directory of instructors and their credentials, as well as other vital information.
Ms. Alycia Richards (Pre-enrollment advisor) alyrich@westga.edu 678-839-5115
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