Master of Science in Nursing
Overview of the program
The Graduate Nursing Program is a member of the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing Program (ICMSN), a cooperative venture among the nursing units at Southeastern Louisiana University, McNeese State University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The ICMSN is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Strengths of the program
The Graduate Nursing Program at Southeastern has undergone significant development of its academic programs, and subscribes to distance learning methodologies. The majority of courses offered in collaboration with McNeese State University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Southeastern are delivered with web-based and web-enhanced formats, allowing students to enroll at Southeastern and take course offered across the consortium. Clinical practicum experiences are faculty facilitated. Ample opportunity exists for peer exchanges. All programs offered prepare students to write applicable national certification examinations with highly successful pass rates. Students who successfully complete the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist roles can apply for an advanced practice license in nursing.
Students enrolled in graduate nursing program can pursue full time or part time educational opportunities. We also have post MSN programs for those students with Master’s in Nursing wishing to pursue additional certification. Students successfully completing the MSN curriculum at Southeastern Louisiana University meet educational requirements to take the several national certification examinations. Please note, some certification exams require additional clinical experiences beyond the master's degree to qualify.
The following are offered through the ICMSN:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health NP concentration is being phased out. No new students will be accepted.
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
Nurse Executive
Post MSN completion for Family Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and
Family Nurse Practitioner are being developed by the ICMSN to be offered in the
near future.
FAQ can be found at www.nursingconsortium.org
Contact Us:
Graduate Nursing Program
School of Nursing
SLU 10448
Hammond, LA 70402
On Campus: Kinesiology and Health Studies Building
Room 1010
Telephone: 985-549-5045
Fax: 985-549-5087
E-mail: vjohnson@selu.edu