Graduate Programs
BSN-MSN Rural Educational Leadership Program
The Master of Science BSN-MSN Program is a program with a focus as a rural nurse educator. This online web based distance education program prepares graduates to seek a position as a nurse educator. In addition it provides opportunities for nurses to acquire an increased depth of knowledge in a clinical area. The increasing complexity of health care and the public's expectation regarding health services in West Texas requires nurses who have advanced skills and can provide leadership in improving the quality of care. This program focuses on generating knowledge, applying increased knowledge to practice and initiating change in health care systems delivery. Students can select to complete the BSN-MSN with a clinical focus in Gerontics or Community Health.
Upon completion of the education track, graduates are prepared for educational positions in academic and practice settings. The Program prepares graduates to sit for Academic Nurse Educator Certification by the National League for Nursing when eligible.
What is this degree?
- On-line web based distance education program
- 45 credits
Minimum Computer System Requirements
What do I need to be considered for admission?
General qualities considered for all applicants are:
Academic performance and aptitude.
Ability to perform capably in positions of responsibility for self and others.
Potential for leadership in an advanced role.
Although academic criteria (cumulative GPA, grades earned in science courses, and failed/repeated courses) are the most important factors in admission consideration, additional non-academic information can be considered. These non-academic factors include but are not limited to:
- Extracurricular activities
- Work experience
- Diversity of experience, such as study abroad, knowledge of
other cultures, proficiency in other languages - Permanent resident of TTUHSC service area county
- First generation college student
- English as a second language
- Socioeconomic status
- Prior enrollment at TTU
- Extenuating circumstances
All applicants will be reviewed in an individual and holistic manner. No single factor will determine a student's admission.
All applicants who receive offers of admission will be required to consent to a criminal background check. A history of criminal conduct or convictions may result in withdrawal of the admission offer. See "Criminal Background Checks" section of the School of Nursing Student Handbook for the School policy.
The Department Chair and appropriate committee carefully evaluate all qualified applicants with regard to the applicants potential for successful completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
The Department Chair will review the applicant's previous academic preparation and/or competency in required courses in order to award transfer credit. Any deficiencies will be met by enrollment in required courses.
Generally, credits earned at an accredited college or university are accepted for transfer credit provided course content is equivalent. A grade below B is not acceptable for transfer credit.
BSN-MSN Rural Educational Leadership
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria before applying for full admission:
- Valid RN License in the State of Texas.
- Baccalaureate nursing degree from a nationally discipline accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an undergraduate research and statistics course.
- A minimum 3.0 gpa or better (on a 4.0 scale) in upper division undergraduate nursing courses.
- BLS certification
- Essay
- References (3)
- Immunizations
- An official transcript is required for all schools attended, including Texas Tech University
MSN BSN-MSN Track
(Semester Credit Hours Required for Completion - 45)
*Online Course
| Non-Nursing Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
* |
Statistics |
3 |
|
* |
Computer Science <OR> Elective |
3 |
| Core Nursing Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
*NURS 5330 |
Theories & Therapies |
3 |
|
*NURS 5343 |
Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses in Adv. Practice |
3 |
|
*NURS 5345 |
Application of Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
*NURS 5371 |
Professional Nursing Issues |
3 |
|
*NURS 5391 |
Principles of Advanced Research |
3 |
| Clinical Tracks | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
A minimum of 6 credits is required from a sequential combination of the following courses: |
||
|
*NURS 5300 |
Community Health I: Foundation of Community Health Nursing |
3 |
|
*NURS 5301 |
Community Health II: Role Design and Implementation |
3 |
|
<OR> |
||
|
*NURS 5310 |
Gerontics I: Foundations of Gerontic Nursing |
3 |
|
*NURS 5311 |
Gerontics II: Role Design and Implementation |
3 |
Functional Track
| Specialty Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
*NURS 5305 |
Rural Health and Cultural Competency |
3 |
|
*NURS 5314 |
Leadership in Education I: Foundations of Nursing Education |
3 |
|
*NURS 5315 |
Leadership in Education II: Critical Elements of the Teaching Role |
3 |
|
*NURS 5316 |
Leadership in Education III: Evaluation and Outcomes |
3 |
|
*NURS 6030 |
Leadership in Education IV: Role and Practicum |
3 |
| Thesis | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
|
NURS 6000 |
Thesis |
6 |
|
<OR> |
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| Non-Thesis | Credits | |
|
*NURS 5392 |
Application of Advanced Research |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Graduate Application Deadlines
Consideration for admission is given to applicants who meet all admissions criteria and have submitted all admissions requirements by the application deadline to the TTUHSC Registrar's Office, SON Admissions, 3601 4th Street, Stop 8310, Lubbock, Texas 79430.
Only complete applications are reviewed for admission consideration, which means "ALL" admissions requirements must be received by the TTUHSC Registrar's Office by the application deadline. Application deadlines are listed below. All completed applications are processed by the Graduate Program Office and forwarded to the Department Chair and Graduate Program Committee for consideration. Applicant(s) considered for admission are notified in writing of the Admission decision.
Complete applications include the following:
- Submitted on-line application
- Submitted signature page; application fee
- Submitted essay
- Submitted verification of completion of BSN Program for MSN applicants
- Submitted verification of completion of MSN Program for PM applicants
- Submitted official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
- Submitted references (3)
- Submitted Oath of Residency
- Submitted verification of Texas RN License
- Submitted immunizations
- Submitted BLS certification MSN applicants
- Submitted ACLS\PALS certification for PM applicants
- Submitted appropriate documentation, i.e. TOEFL score, if an international student
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | July 15 | November 15 | April 15 |
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
| Application Deadline | June 1 | October 1 | NO Admission |
School Catalog
Application Information
Although the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing is a part of the Texas Tech University System, legally it is a separate institution from Texas Tech University and therefore application for admission must be made directly to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
The BSN-MSN Rural Nurse Educator application is an online process. Click here for application access
Click here if you would like us to contact you regarding the SON Graduate Program.
Additional Graduate Program Information:
Contact the TTUHSC School of Nursing Graduate Program for additional information.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Nursing Graduate Programs
3601 4th Street, MS6264
Lubbock, TX 79430
1-800-851-8240
SONGRAD@ttuhsc.edu
Recruiter/Transcultural Coordinator
Lauren Sullivan-Dawson
Telephone: 806.743.2748
E-mail: Lauren.Sullivan@ttuhsc.edu