Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Informatics

Entrance requirements

• BSN degree from an accredited nursing school
• Admission to the MSN program is very competitive and a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required to be eligible for acceptance.
• Science and Undergraduate Nursing GPA are critically appraised as part of the admissions process - 3.0 GPA in those areas are 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 of admission to the MSN program*
• GRE exams are not required.

*The statistics prerequisite must be completed before you register for MSN 840 Adv. Evidence Based Nursing Practice

Application requirements

• Current resume of your education and professional experience
• A formal admission 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 how you will use the knowledge gained from this program
• Three letters of recommendation: two must be professional and/or academic and one must be from an NP, CNS, NE, MD, DO, or PA who has worked with you in a healthcare setting while interacting with patients. The letter must be submitted on formal letterhead or use this graduate recommendation form.
• 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
• ALL official college transcripts from ALL schools you previously attended

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.