Graduate Student Handbook

Minnesota State University, Mankato
School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Program
Graduate Nursing Student Handbook
2006 – 2007 Student Information Packet

Table of Contents

General Information

Introduction 2
Progression 2
Transfer Credit 2
Advising 2
Scholarships/Financial Aid/Graduate Assistantship 2,3
Registration 3
Distance Learning Options: Explanation, Etiquette, and Netiquette 3-5
Graduate Student Requirements 6, 7

Graduate Policies

University Graduate Policies 8
Admission Requirements 8
Admission Categories 9
Admission Policies 10
Progression Policies 10
Capstone Experience 10-11
Other Policies 12
Academic Integrity 12
Policies-Graduation 12
Degree Completion Timeline 12
National Certification 13

Graduate Programs Overview

Philosophy 14
Graduate Programs Curriculum Model 17
National Standards and Guidelines 15-16
Collaborative Initiatives 17
Curriculum Overview: Purposes, Outcomes, and Course Components 18

Courses in Graduate Program

Graduate Programs Requirements by Role Option 19-20
Course Descriptions 21-23

Faculty

List of Current Graduate Faculty 24
Faculty Contact Information 25

Appendices

A. Resources 26
B. Computer Competency 27
C. Important Forms / Documents 28
D. Course Progression Advising 29
E. Standing Committees