BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Why This Program? The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for baccalaureate-prepared nurses who are interested in serving as family nurse practitioners, adult/gerontology primary care nurse practitioners, or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Graduates develop caring, holistic relationships with patients they treat. They integrate the breadth and depth of knowledge to promote the health of individuals, orchestrate and evaluate evidence from nursing research, and assimilate nursing theory into practice.
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Admission Steps • Formal application for admission. • Official transcripts from every college attended must be submitted to the Registrar office for review. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA from undergraduate BSN program. • Evidence of licensure as an RN in Iowa or state participating in licensure compact. • Evidence of a minimum of 2000 hours of clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse before clinical courses. • Current resume. • Goal statement demonstrating logical thinking and writing skills.
750
MINIMUM PRACTICUM HOURS REQUIRED
3
YEAR PART-TIME PROGRAM
Convenient, Online Courses
The Master of Science in Nursing is a three-year part-time program where all course work takes place online. In addition to our online courses, we enhance your learning through on-site opportunities with our expert faculty.
Clinicals with Impact
We’ll work with you to find clinical preceptors close to home, at places where you can truly make a difference. The 750-hour clinical component also includes experience in a rural, underserved or multicultural setting where you’ll help provide primary care to those who need it most.
Choose Your Track • Family Nurse Practitioner • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Core Courses
Competitive Tuition Rates
NURS 501 NURS 520 NURS 550 NURS 529 NURS 570 NURS 760 NURS 631 NURS 675
MSN Tuition Rate* • $650 per credit hour
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Foundations of Advanced Practice Advanced Pathophysiology Research Methods for APN Advanced Pharmacology Population Health Advanced Health Assessment Cultural Competence in Health Care
Partner Tuition Rate* • $585 per credit hour *Rates are for the 2026-27 academic year. Standard fees apply.
Family NP Required Courses NURS 711 NURS 712 NURS 715 NURS 730 NURS 746 NURS 747
Pediatric Primary Care I Pediatric Primary Care II Primary Care of Adult/Gerontology Client I Primary Care of Adult/Gerontology Client II FNP Practicum I FNP Practicum II
Adult/Gerontology NP Required Courses NURS 715 NURS 730 NURS 756 NURS 758 NURS 759
Primary Care of Adult/Gerontology Client I Primary Care of Adult/Gerontology Client II AGNP Practicum I AGNP Practicum II Care of the Frail Elder
Psychiatric Mental Health NP Required Courses NURS 617 NURS 647 NURS 717 NURS 727 NURS 767
Therapeutic Modalities for APNs Neuroscience of Psychopharmacology for APNs Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) Nursing with Adults Advanced PMH Nursing with Children, Adolescents, and Other Adults Practicum in PMH Advanced Practice Nursing
Clinical Preceptor Program Preceptors act as role models, helping our students strengthen their skills in performing assessments, diagnosis and treatment of diverse patients across the lifespan and in a variety of settings. Preceptors provide opportunities for students to interact with other health professionals and learn necessary communication and organizational skills that prepare them for practice. Some of the benefits for becoming a BCU preceptor: • Appointment as Adjunct Clinical instructor (ACI) • Access to BCU’s Bishop Mueller Library • Credit toward recertification • Expert faculty support for clinical preceptors Interested in becoming a preceptor? Email graduatenursing@briarcliff.edu
Applications are accepted year-round. Apply now at briarcliff.edu/apply
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QUESTIONS? Contact: GraduateNursing@briarcliff.edu www.briarcliff.edu