Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Informatics

Entrance Requirements

All students applying for admission to the program must have:

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (science and undergraduate nursing GPA are appraised as part of the admissions process, a 3.0 GPA in those areas is strongly encouraged for review)
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the USA, current CPR certification, and actively working in practice
• Successful completion of a three credit undergraduate statistics course within five years prior to admission to the MSN program. If you are accepted to the program, you must complete the statistics prerequisite before you register for MSN 840 Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
• GRE exams are not required.
• Application deadline for fall term is May 1.
• Application deadline for spring term is October 1.

Application Requirements

All students applying for admission to the program must submit:

• Non-refundable application fee
• Current resume of your education and professional experience
• A formal essay addressing the following areas:
  • Your rationale for choosing a career in healthcare informatics
  • Your personal compatibility with the CUW mission
  • Your plan for success in the program, including time management, stress management, and professional communication
  • Upon completion of your degree, where you envision yourself practicing and with what populations
• Three letters of reference: two must be professional and/or academic and one must be from an individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional capacity and has a minimum of a master's degree
• All official transcripts leading to your undergraduate degree (and any applicable graduate courses)  
• Certified Background Check with Castle Branch– click here for directions on how to complete this requirement (please note the additional requirements to be submitted through Castle Branch)
• RN License

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262.243.4300.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program, guided by Christian principles, builds on the baccalaureate nursing foundation to prepare advanced nurses as family nurse practitioners (FNP), adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioners (AGPCNP), nurse educators (NE), and nurse informaticians to meet professional standards and competencies.

1. Integrate liberal arts and sciences into advanced nursing roles and education.
2. Analyze organizational and systems leadership principles to improve quality and patient safety in advanced nursing roles.
3. Integrate evidence-based approaches into advanced nursing practice and education.
4. Integrate healthcare technologies in the delivery, enhancement, and coordination of quality patient care.
5. Analyze healthcare policies, finances, and regulations that impact healthcare systems.
6. Integrate patient-centered care using interprofessional teams to improve health outcomes of individuals and populations.
7. Assume accountability for advanced nursing practice and lifelong learning.
8. Apply best evidence to assure competence in advanced nursing practice or nursing education with diverse populations.

Students may apply online through Concordia's direct online application at www.cuw.edu/apply. When applying directly, students will submit:

• Application form available at www.cuw.edu/apply
• Non-refundable $50 application fee
• All official college transcripts leading to the bachelor's degree
• An essay that addresses the following topics:
  • Rationale for choosing a career in healthcare informatics
  • Career goals
  • Personal compatibility with the CUW mission
  • Plans for academic success, including time management, stress management, and professional communication
  • Any previous academic issues
• Professional resume
• Certified Background Check
• Three letters of reference; two must be professional and/or academic and one must be from an individual who has worked with the applicant in a professional capacity and has a minimum of a master's degree.
• Applicants who have completed graduate level classes and wish to have them evaluated for transfer must submit these transcripts and the transfer credit form. GRE exams are not required.

The application deadline for fall admission is May 1st. Healthcare Informatics specialization courses will begin in the fall of 2021.

The application deadline for spring admission is October 1st. Core classes for the program can be taken in spring of 2021.

In addition to the Graduate Admission Requirements, there may be a pre-admission telephone interview.

The admission committee will review applications and forward recommendations to the Dean of the School of Nursing. After the recommendation for admission is approved, a formal letter of acceptance or denial is sent to the student.

Core nursing classes will be available spring 2021. Application deadline is October 1st. See progression plan here.