Master of Science Programs

Master of Science Program

Admission Status Admission Criteria Proof of Graduation International Students Functional Abilities and Performance Standards Transfer Credit Statement of Student Responsibility

CANVAS - Learning Management System Online Orientation Admission Timelines MS Program Outcomes Master of Science Program Tracks

Admission Status

Graduate students will be offered admission for a specific start date into the graduate program. There is no deferral of admissions, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances. Prospective student who chose to delay their program of study may reapply the next year with the application fee waived. Once an admission candidate confirms acceptance into Mount Carmel College of Nursing, the tuition deposit is non-refundable.

Unconditional Admission

Applicant has met all admission criteria for the MCCN Master’s Program.

Provisional Admission

Applicants who do not meet the minimum program requirements may be considered for provisional admission. Admission in such cases will depend heavily on other indices of the student’s ability to handle graduate-level work. These might include strong performance on standardized tests, GPA in the major and/or other experiences or admission requirements that are clearly indicative of strong academic ability.

A student who is provisionally admitted must must achieve a 3.0 GPA or 82% in all courses and meet any additional requirements identified by the Graduate Coordinator by the end of their first semester of study to gain full acceptance and remain in the program of study.

Admission Criteria

The admission requirements for the Master of Science Degree include having a:

1. Baccalaureate (Master’s and Doctoral also considered for the NP program) Degree in Nursing from an accredited program – accreditation by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) [formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
2. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, on a 4.0 scale, in the baccalaureate or Master’s nursing program
3. PREREQUISITES: Undergraduate Statistics and Research courses with letter grades of “C” or higher in both (A ‘C-’ will not be accepted)
4. Current resume or curriculum vitae
5. Two recommendation letters (from individuals such as: work supervisor, professional colleagues, and former faculty members who hold a minimum of a Master’s level degree)
6. Current unrestricted Ohio RN license or eligibility for Ohio RN licensure
7. One page, typed, statement of purpose written by the applicant that outlines applicant’s goals plus objectives for pursuit of graduate studies in the specialty track
8. For Nurse Practitioner tracks: face-to-face or phone interview for qualified applicants (at the discretion of the Practitioner faculty)
9. For Family Nurse Practitioner track: one year of recent clinical experience is recommended
10. For Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track: two years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) clinical or similar high acuity experience within the last five years is recommended but not required
11. Two years of recent clinical experience is recommended for the Nursing Education and Nursing Administration tracks
12. For Nursing Leadership - Clinical Operations tracks: a candidate video / Interview will be required for qaulified applicants
13. A minimum score of 79 for internet-based, 213 on computer-based and 550 on paper-based TOEFL for International students. TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to MCCN (institution code 1502).
14. A recorded interview for qualified applicants is required.
15. Additionally, a cumulative gpa for all previous college courses may be used for admission consideration

Admission of Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities may apply and are considered for admission to the College in the same manner as any other applicant and must meet the same admission requirements and Functional Abilities and Performance Standards, with or without reasonable academic adjustments (accommodations), as all other students.

No student (or prospective student) is required by law to disclose a disability before or after admission to the College; however, disclosure and documentation of a disability is required if academic adjustments (accommodations) are requested. For a complete copy of the accommodations policy, click here.

Students (and prospective students) are encouraged to review the Functional Abilities and Performance Standards that are essential for the safe practice of professional nursing and for successful participation in and completion of a nursing education program. Students will need to demonstrate satisfactory application of these functional abilities and performance standards, with or without reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments, during their course of study in nursing.

Proof of Graduation

Based on the program of choice, students may need to provide documentation of previous education during the enrollment process. All students must show proof of completion of 12th grade level education to complete the enrollment. Mount Carmel College of Nursing must receive official documentation no later five days after the start of their program. Students’ acceptance is considered contingent until official proof of graduation is received by the Office of Records and Registration. Failure to provide documentation may result in cancellation of student’s enrollment.

Acceptable forms of proof include:

1. Copy of a US high school transcript from a state approved or US Department of Education approved school.
2. Copy of a G.E.D. certificate.
3. Copy of homeschooling completion certificate.
   1. Applicants submitting certificate of completion transcript for home school are subject to education validation and standards from the state granting the high school equivalency.
   2. Home school transcripts when received must be notarized and/or certified by a school official according to state regulations.
   3. Director of Records and Registration to provide evaluation of education to meet standards before acceptance.
4. Copy of a completed Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or Doctorate obtained from a school with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
5. A foreign transcript at the high school, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree completed may evaluated by a recognized agency to be the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.
   1. Applicants wishing to submit foreign evaluation documentation evaluated by an approved agency take full responsibility to acquire and provide such documentation.
   2. The College will not pay any fees that may be incurred by an applicant to submit such proof.
   3. Evaluators are:
      1. International Transcript Evaluation Services
         Members of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services)
         World Education Services, Inc
         P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station
         New York, NY 10113-0745
         (212) 966-6311
         http://www.wes.org
      2. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
         P.O. Box 514070
         Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
         (414) 289-3400
         http://www.ece.org
      3. Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
         International Educational Consultants
         P.O. Box 248233
         Coral Gables, FL 33124
         (305) 666-0233
         http://www.jsilny.com
      4. International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
         P.O. Box 66940
         Los Angeles, CA 90066
         (310) 390-6276
         http://www.ierf.orge.
      5. Educational Perspectives
         P.O. Box 618056
         Chicago, IL 60661-8056
         (312) 421-9300
         info@educational-perspectives.org
         http://www.educational-perspectives.org/

 

NOTE: Documentation of certificate-level programs cannot be used for proof of graduation.

International Students

Mount Carmel College of Nursing does not issue Immigration Form I-20 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Therefore, the College is not eligible to accept new or transfer international students who need I-20 credentialing. The College welcomes international applicants who do not require an I-20 clearance.

International transcripts must be evaluated by an international transcript evaluation service. The evaluation must be sent directly from the credentialing service to MCCN.  Click here  for a specific list of accepted National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) members.

Functional Abilities and Performance Standards

 

Mount Carmel College of Nursing believes that certain essential functional abilities and performance standards are necessary for the safe practice of professional nursing and the successful participation in completion of a nursing education program

Students (and prospective students) are encouraged to review these Functional Abilities and Performance Standards. Students will need to demonstrate satisfactory application of these functional abilities and performance standards, with or without reasonable accommodations or academic adjustments, during their course of study in nursing.

The essential functional abilities and performance standards include:

• Sensory:  The ability to gather accurate and complete data from the physical environment using vision, touch, and hearing. Ability to accurately distinguish between colors and see changes in colors; discriminate, visually, at the millimeter level between technical markings and small type fonts; ability to hear device and overhead alarms, communicate via telephone and other electronic modes of communication, and use a stethoscope to auscultate sounds within the human body; tactile ability to sense changes in the temperature of an object, including the skin of another person, perceive pulsatile forces (such as produced in an artery by the contraction of the heart), and to detect the presence of abnormal bumps, nodules, or masses upon palpation of skin and tissues.
• Communication:  The ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with other people, including through the use of telecommunication technologies such as phones, computers, and intercoms. Ability to interpret common non-verbal expressions indicating pain, discomfort, anxiety, and other behavioral states. Effectiveness in communication using both written and spoken English. Ability to give and provide information accurately, quickly, and efficiently. The ability to enter text using a standard computer keyboard and print text and place a signature, in a legible fashion, on paper and other surfaces.
• Cognitive:  Ability to process multiple sources of information, develop an understanding, make judgments and decisions, and take actions based on this information. Ability to read and understand electronic and paper documents, including technical medical and clinical documents, in English. Ability to develop increasingly complex understandings of cultural, social, scientific, and interpersonal concepts necessary for making sound professional nursing judgments. Ability to take measurements, communicate and describe the physical environment quantitatively, perform advanced arithmetic and numerical operations (such as is necessary for calculating medication dosages and rates), and interpret graphical displays of scientific and real-time physiologic data.
• Motor:  Fine and gross motor skills sufficient to operate common clinical equipment such as IV pumps, suction devices, and floor lifts; ability to perform a physical assessment or examination on clients across the lifespan; ability to carry out delicate and/or emergency clinical procedures such as airway suctioning, intravenous line insertion, and giving injections. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently. Stamina required to completely satisfy nursing work requirements of during a “shift” of 10 consecutive hours.
• Behavioral and emotional:  Ability to work in teams of diverse providers in a positive, non-threatening, and non-discriminatory manner. Ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients. Ability to effectively perform professional duties in stressful situations and under significant time pressures. Ability to regulate emotions in times of stress, anger, or upset. Ability to adhere to and apply ethical and professional codes of conduct and all applicable laws and regulations. Openness to new experiences, revision of existing attitudes, and positive regard for uncertainty and change in work and study settings.

Application Materials:

1. Completed application
2. $30 application fee
3. Transcripts – all college transcripts, both graduate and undergraduate, mailed directly to Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Master of Science Program
4. One page (typed) statement of purpose, written by the applicant, that outlines the applicant’s goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies in the specialty track
5. Current resume or curriculum vitae
6. Two letters of recommendation (from individuals such as work supervisor, professional colleagues, and former faculty members who hold a minimum of a Master’s level degree)
7. Official TOEFL scores apply to students for whom English is not the native language; minimum required TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79-80 (Internet based); TOEFL scores are valid two years from the test date. TOEFL scores must be send directly from the Educational Testing Service to MCCN (institutional code 1502). To learn more about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl

Annually:

Annual Compliance Education- students doing practicums in nursing schools, hospitals and health agencies will be required to meet the individual agency’s annual compliance education requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of these agency requirements.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 12 credit hours of equivalent course work, with a grade of “B,” may be transferred from another graduate program or proficiency examination into the Master’s Program. Once enrolled at Mount Carmel College of Nursing, degree candidates are required to complete all degree course work offered through Mount Carmel College of Nursing.

Degree Candidates may not transfer credit towards core degree courses. Degree candidates must complete a Mount Carmel College of Nursing Petition for Transfer Credit – Graduate Program and include any associated course syllabi from the courses that the degree candidate is wishing to transfer. This form should be returned to the Director of the Graduate of the Programs. Transfer reviews may take up to 1-2 weeks to complete. Once completed, students will receive a copy and proposed plan of study.

Applicable to Nurse Practitioner - Post-Graduate Certificate Programs only - For those students who already hold a national nurse practitioner certification and seek a second nurse practitioner area of focus, their transcripts will be evaluated for clinical practicum hours and courses. Our Master’s nurse practitioner programs require the attainment of 650 clinical practicum hours. It is possible that a certified nurse practitioner will be given transfer credit for 150 hours of our 650 clinical practicum hour requirement, because national AG-ACNP and FNP certification exams require a minimum of 500 clinical practicum hours. We want to acknowledge the clinical expertise already demonstrated by the certificate student. Furthermore, it is possible that Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a valid license seeking a second nurse practitioner certification, will be given transfer credit for NURS 525: Role Transition – APRN.

Online Orientation

All entering Mount Carmel Graduate Nursing students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of computer and internet competency. See the CANVAS Graduate Advising course for orientation materials and for information on the mandatory online orientation CANVAS course.

All students enrolling in a graduate course or program of study are required to complete the program orientation course prior to registering for courses. The purpose of the orientation course is to ensure that all students have foundational technology skills and familiarity with College resources that support student learning and success.

The orientation, although facilitated by the Graduate Academic Advisor, is an asynchronous self-study course designed to introduce learners to expectations and resources that facilitate success in the online classroom.

Individuals who determine a need for additional assistance or computer help sessions, please contact the Student Success Center at academicresources@mccn.edu.

Admission Timelines

Traditional Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Fall Cohort

Application Period	December 1 - June 30
Application Deadline	June 30
Online Orientation Start Date	February 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	August

Traditional Family Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Spring Cohort

Application Period	July 1 - November 30
Application Deadline	November 30
Online Orientation Start Date	September 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	January

Traditional Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Fall Cohort

Application Period	December 1 - June 30
Application Deadline	June 30
Online Orientation Start Date	February 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	August

Traditional Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Spring Cohort

Application Period	July 1 - November 30
Application Deadline	November 30
Online Orientation Start Date	September 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	January

Nursing Leadership - Clinical Operations (ONLINE) Fall Cohort

Application Period	December 1 - June 30
Application Deadline	June 30
Online Orientation Start Date	February 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	August

Nursing Leadership - Clinical Operations (ONLINE) Spring Cohort

Application Period	July 1 - November 30
Application Deadline	November 30
Online Orientation Start Date	September 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	January

Traditional Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Fall Cohort

Application Period	December 1 - June 30
Application Deadline	June 30
Online Orientation Start Date	February 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	August

Traditional Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ONLINE) Spring Cohort

Application Period	July 1 - November 30
Application Deadline	November 30
Online Orientation Start Date	September 1
Length of Program	18 months
Program Start Date	January

Master of Science Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Integrate nursing, social, and health related theories with evidence-based practice to enhance, innovate and design quality and effective delivery of health care. (ME I); [DD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9]; {QSEN 2, 4, 5, 6}

2. Assimilate evidence into practice to provide timely, ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive, person-centered advanced nursing care. (ME IV); [DD 2, 4]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 6}

3. Integrate patient care technology and information systems in the coordination and evaluation of advanced nursing practice (ME V); [DD 1, 2, 7, 8, 9]; {QSEN 3, 5, 6}

4. Participate in evidence-based policy and practice that promotes dimensions of health and wellness and development for self, peers, individuals, families, communities and populations. (ME VI, VIII); [DD 1, 3, 4, 8, 9]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 5, 6}

5. Use quality improvement tools, performance measures and standards to drive care delivery that is safe, cost-effective and achieves desired outcomes. (ME III); [DD 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]; {QSEN 2, 4, 5, 6}

6. Apply leadership principles to promote ethical and strategic change in health care and health policy at organizational, local, and regional levels. (ME II); [DD 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10?]; {QSEN 1?, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

7. Facilitate interprofessional and community partnerships to address the diverse health care needs in local, regional, national and/or global communities. (ME VII); [DD 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 6}

8. Support advanced nursing roles and nursing’s unique disciplinary perspectives to enhance outcomes (ME IX); [DD 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

Master of Science Program Tracks

Mount Carmel College of Nursing Master’s Program offers four specialty tracks. The degree earned is a Master of Science (MS). 

Programs

• •  Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• •  Family Nurse Practitioner
• •  Nursing Leadership and Clinical Operations
• •  Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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