Overview

School of Nursing / School of Nursing is located in Big Rapids, MI, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nursing administration
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nursing education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)	Nursing informatics

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	21

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Practicum, practicum project
Doctoral Degrees	Scholarly project, project defense

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20

Applied

16

Accepted

15

Enrolled

Applying

70

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	BS in nursing; registered nurse license, writing sample, letters of reference, 2 years' clinical experience (recommended)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	MSN degree, Registered nurse license, writing sample, three letters of reference, current CN, grad level statistics course, interview with faculty

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 15
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships

Student Body

92

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.09%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	97%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.09%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (8%)

Female (91%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 0

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Autism and neurodiversity in adults (r/t care of patients and education of students). The use of simulation to improve quality of care and health outcomes. Suicide prevention. Nutritional supplements. Integrative health.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 200 E. Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI  49307
United States

Contact Dr. Wendy Lenon
Chair, School of Nursing
Email: WendyLenon@ferris.edu
Phone: 231-591-2267
Fax: 231-591-2378

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