Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Master's Entry into Professional Nursing are located in the Admission Policies section.

Requirements

Master's Entry into Professional Nursing (M.S.N.) Program Requirements

Students must attain a GPA of 2.000 and a grade of C or better in all required nursing courses in order to graduate.¹

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The standard for graduate education at Linfield University requires course GPA of 2.70 or higher; due to the pre-licensure nature of this program an exception was made.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program the graduate will improve health outcomes by demonstrating competence in the following:

• Translates, integrates, and applies knowledge from liberal arts, sciences, and nursing science as a basis for professional practice.
• Applies clinical judgment to coordinate, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, quality care.
• Communicates, collaborates, and provides leadership within complex healthcare systems.
• Provides and advocates for respectful nursing care that considers diverse values, cultures, perspectives, and health practices.
• Incorporates informatics and technology in the delivery of safe, quality, and efficient health care.
• Forms a professional nursing identity that demonstrates personal and professional development and a commitment to ethical nursing care with accountability to standards of practice.