MBU MSN Brochure

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

We believe faith & knowledge ARE POWERFUL TOGETHER WE ARE EQUIPPING YOU TO HEAL THE WORLD Missouri Baptist University’s Master of Science in Nursing programs equip you with the skills and knowledge to combine your clinical expertise and passion for your desired track. Our program provides a flexible path for you to earn your MSN degree in as little as 2 years – even as you work full time. You can earn your degree in your community – there is no need to visit campus. With MBU, you will complete your coursework online & learn hands-on through practicums at a site near you.

This program does not require a GRE score or work experience.

MBU’s professors have real-world, professional experience to help students stay up to date on all current challenges and trends in the field. Our faith-integrated program will teach you more than new nursing skills. Here, we will empower you to integrate your personal faith to serve our culturally diverse communities.

Our MSN programs include: • Family Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Educator • Executive Leadership

Master of Science in Nursing FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER Play a bigger role on the health and well-being of patients with MBU’s MSN Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Our online FNP program is designed to provide a flexible path to expanding your practice in as little as 2 years – even as you work full time.

The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner prepares graduates for the FNP National Certification examinations.

PROGRAM FEATURES In as few as six (6) semesters, MBU’s Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to expand your nursing practice into a vast array of options. Our flexible curriculum, taught by professors with real-world professional experience, integrates theory and practice, enhancing your skills and knowledge.

As a Christian institution, we believe in the importance of providing strong academic programs where your personal faith can be integrated into practice, allowing you to better serve a global and culturally diverse community in a more holistic manner.

WHAT IS A FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER? Family Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in healthcare teams. FNPs work primarily in out-patient practices, treating patients with commonly occurring illnesses and injuries. In family practice, internal medicine and pediatric practices, FNPs perform primary and secondary care with an emphasis on patient follow up.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for NPs are expected to increase 45% through 2029.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, you can choose from a variety of practice settings such as: • • • • • • • • • •

Ambulatory Care Centers Medical Offices Nurse-Managed Clinics Private Practices Health Departments Rural Health Clinics Work-site Based Clinics Migrant Clinics Indian Health Services Correctional Facilities

Master of Science in Nursing NURSE EDUCATOR MBU’s MSN Nurse Educator track equips you with the skills and knowledge to combine your clinical expertise and passion for teaching and impacting the next generation of nurses. Our online format provides a flexible path to earn your MSN degree in as little as 2 years – even as you work full time.

The MSN Nurse Educator track prepares graduates for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) national exam.

PROGRAM FEATURES In as few as six (6) semesters, MBU’s Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator track prepares you to lead and teach future nursing professionals as an academic or clinical nurse educator in major universities, community colleges, hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Our flexible curriculum, taught by professors with real-world professional experience, integrates theory and practice to enhance your skills and knowledge.

As a Christian institution, we believe in the importance of providing strong academic programs where your personal faith can be integrated into practice, allowing you to better serve a global and culturally diverse community holistically.

WHAT IS A NURSE EDUCATOR? Nurse Educators play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare by ensuring that the next generation of nurses is prepared to meet the growing demand for healthcare services. Nurse educators are instrumental in shaping the future of the nursing profession, combining clinical knowledge and skills with holistic patient care and illness prevention.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the increased need for BSN nurses, the change of educational requirements, and a retiring workforce correlates directly to the need for more and better-prepared nurse educators.

• As a Nurse Educator, you can teach future nursing professionals as an academic or clinical nurse educator in different settings such as major universities, community colleges, hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Master of Science in Nursing EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP MBU’s Master of Science in Nursing – Executive Leadership track equips you with the skills and knowledge to combine clinical expertise, compassionate care, business know-how, and organizational insights that extend well beyond the walls of a patient room. Our online format provides a flexible path to earn your MSN degree in as little as 2 years – even as you work full time.

The MSN – Executive Leadership track prepares graduates for the Nurse Executive, Board Certification exam (NE-BC) and the Nurse Executive, Advanced Board Certification exam (NEA-BC).

PROGRAM FEATURES In as few as six (6) semesters, MBU’s Master of Science in Nursing – Executive Leadership track prepares you to take a bigger role in healthcare facilities, by leading a team, a department or an entire organization. Our flexible curriculum, taught by professors with realworld professional experience, integrates theory and practice enhancing your skills and knowledge.

As a Christian institution, we believe in the importance of providing strong academic programs where your personal faith can be integrated into practice, allowing you to better serve a global and culturally diverse community holistically.

WHAT IS A NURSE LEADER? Nurse leaders play an important role in healthcare facilities, with their reach extending to a vast array of executive-level tasks. As a nurse leader, you would manage staff in a department or hospital, and complete administrative tasks such as performance reviews, attend meetings, and develop training and personnel procedures.

What are the duties of a nurse leader?

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Recruit, hire, and train nurses Complete performance evaluations Create budgets and reports Develop policies and procedures Act as a liaison between departments, nursing staff, and hospital executives • Develop a strategic vision for the hospital or department

CAREER OUTLOOK • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for better-prepared leaders in healthcare facilities and a retiring workforce will contribute to an increase in the need for healthcare managers and administrators.

• Job opportunities for medical and health service managers are expected to rise 32 percent nationally between 2019 and 2029, almost 4 times more than the average rate for all occupations.

Find your light.

APPLY TODAY. Missouri Baptist University is filled with people who believe our students have the potential to change the world for the better. We are a community where you will develop lifelong friends and mentors. You will be challenged to realize your potential and clarify your path in life. This is a place to Shine On.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: • BSN degree • 3.0 GPA • Active unencumbered RN license

STEP ONE: Complete the free online application at apply.mobap.edu STEP TWO: Submit the following admission documents: • 1 Letter of Recommendation - The letter should be from someone who can attest to your ability to succeed in a graduatelevel program. You (or the person writing the letter) may submit it to graduateadmissions@mobap.edu.

• Professional Statement - This essay (approximately 2 pages, double-spaced) will be reviewed for content and used to assess your written communication skills. Please visit mobap.edu/ graduate/admissions-application for specifics on the essay topic.

• Official Transcripts - This includes all colleges or universities that you have attended. Transcripts are accepted electronically or by mail. Official transcripts must come directly from that institution to Missouri Baptist University. Transcripts that are “Issued to Student” cannot be accepted.

• Resume or C.V. - You may submit this by email to graduateadmissions@mobap.edu.

If you have any questions, please contact the office of Graduate Admissions at (314) 392-2327 or graduateadmissions@mobap.edu.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS graduateadmissions@mobap.edu 314.392.2327