PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
DIRECT ENTRY SECOND DEGREE PROGRAM
MIDAS - MSN
The Direct Entry as Second Degree (MIDAS) accelerated MSN
program is designed for mature, goal-directed individuals
who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than
nursing and desire to be a licensed registered nurse (RN).
The 20-month MSN MIDAS program is a rigorous full-time,
five consecutive semesters fall entry program (fall/spring/
summer/fall/spring). The 79 credit hours curriculum is taught
onsite and practicum experiences are at healthcare facilities
in the greater Cincinnati area. Students who successfully
complete the program with a Master of Science in Nursing
Degree (MSN) are eligible to sit for the National Council
Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
Within this master’s program is the American Association
of Colleges of Nursing’s Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) role. In
practice, the CNL oversees care coordination of a distinct
group of patients and actively provides direct patient care in
complex situations. The master’s degree-prepared clinician
puts evidence-based practice into action to ensure that
patients benefit from the latest innovations in care delivery.
MIDAS graduates are eligible to sit for the Clinical Nurse
Leader certification exam. MIDAS graduates are also eligible
to sit for the holistic nursing certification exam.
PRE-REQUISITE
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Pre-requisites include a two semester or three quarters series
of human anatomy and physiology (lectures and labs), a
microbiology course, and a statistics course. Science courses
must be no older than five years. Applicants must obtain
approval of pre-requisite course work, including courses
previously completed and those remaining to be completed.
Strong applicants may be offered conditional admission prior
to completion of pre-requisites. However, all pre-requisites
must be successfully completed and grades reported prior to
the start of the fall semester. Strong candidates would have
achieved a minimum of a B in all pre-requisite courses.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Prospective students may apply for admission year-round.
Applications are reviewed beginning in late January
for the upcoming fall semester entry term which begins
approximately the third week in August. Admission is offered
to qualified, strong applicants on a rolling basis. To begin
an application process, click the APPLY link at www.xavier.
edu. No application fee required. Application requirements
include official transcripts for all college and University
coursework, three recommendations, an essay addressing key
questions and a resume. Grades for pre-requisite courses in
progress must be submitted to the College of Nursing by the
date designated in the acceptance letter.
NOTE: A past felony or misdemeanor conviction may result in
disqualification for the state licensure examination (as outlined
in Section 4723.28 of the Ohio Revised Code).
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID
Some scholarship support is available through the College of
Nursing. Other funding can be explored through corporate
or privately funded scholarships designated for nursing
students. See www.xavier.edu/financialaid/index for more
information and links to the Office of the Bursar (tuition
rates) and to the Office of Financial Aid (financial aid
counselors). The University designates funds each year for
distribution among MIDAS students in the form of small
grants based upon FAFSA results.
COLLEGE OF NURSING
DIRECT ENTRY SECOND DEGREE PROGRAM
MIDAS – MSN
THE COLLEGE OF NURSING ACCREDITATION AND ENDORSEMENTS
Xavier’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) and endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC).
COURSE SEQUENCE FOR MSN MIDAS PROGRAM
First Semester (Fall) Second Semester (Spring)
NURS 550 Nursing Perspectives I (3) NURS 560 Nursing Perspectives II (3)
NURS 501 Theoretical Bases for Nursing Practice (3) NURS 562 Art and Science of Family Nursing (4)
NURS 502 Nursing Research (3) NURS 563 Art and Science of Family Nursing Practicum
1
(2)
NURS 552 Art and Science of Nursing (4) NURS 564 Art and Science of Adult Nursing (4)
NURS 553 Art and Science of Nursing Practicum
1
(2) NURS 565 Art and Science of Adult Nursing Practicum
1
(2)
NURS 554 Essentials of Pathophysiology (3)
Total (18 credit hours) Total (15 credit hours)
Third Semester (Summer)
NURS 650 Art and Science of Advanced Nursing (6)
NURS 651 Art and Science of Advanced Nursing Practicum
1
(3)
NURS 652 Art and Science of Psychiatric Nursing (2)
NURS 653 Art and Science of Psychiatric Nursing Practicum
1
(1)
NURS 654 Advanced Pharmacology (2)
NURS 656 Advanced Pathophysiology (2)
Total (16 credit hours)
Fourth Semester (Fall) Fifth Semester (Spring)
NURS 750 Nursing Perspectives III (3) NURS 850 Nursing Perspectives IV (3)
NURS 864 Epidemiologic Methods in Health Care (3) NURS 500 Health Care Ethics for Nursing Leaders (3)
NURS 752 Community Nursing/Public Health Policy (4) NURS 857 Leadership Practicum & Scholarly Project
1
(6)
NURS 753 Community Nursing/Public Health Policy Practicum
1
(2) NURS 854 Advanced Informatics (3)
NURS 754 Leadership and Management Concepts (3)
Total (15 credit hours) Total (15 credit hours)
1
Practicum courses: 1 cr. hr. = 4 contact hours
MSN MIDAS additional information including FAQ and info session dates: www.xavier.edu/midas
Contact: Dr. Emilie Burdette, DNP, RN, CNE, MIDAS Program Director, burdetteeg@xavier.edu
XAVIER INQUIRE, VISIT, APPLY: www.xavier.edu/admission
OTHER NURSING OPPORTUNITIES AT XAVIER
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): www.xavier.edu/nursing
MSN for RNs with a BSN Degree: Tracks in education, family nurse practitioner and forensics www.xavier.edu/msn
MSN Dual Degree: MSN/MS in Criminal Justice www.xavier.edu/msn-cj
Post-Master’s Certificates: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate and Education Certificate
DNP: Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership: www.xavier.edu/dnp
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