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Purdue University Fort Wayne
Overview
Purdue University Fort Wayne / Department of Nursing is located in Fort Wayne, IN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Family nurse practitioner | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Nursing education | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner | |
| (Certificate) | Nursing administration | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Nurse executive |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14
Applied
14
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | May 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE Writing Test (if GPA below 3.0) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BS in nursing, eligibility for Indiana RN license, minimum GPA of 3.0, essay, copy of resume, three references, undergraduate course work in research and statistics within last 5 years |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| TWE: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
85
Total Graduate Students
92%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.53% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.35% |
| White or Caucasian | 90% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (10%)
Female (89%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Community engagement, cervical screening, evidence-based practice |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 22,966 |
Location & Contact
Address
2101 East Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
United States
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
United States
Contact
Dr. Lee-Ellen Kirkhorn
Chair/Professor
Email: kirkhorl@ipfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-6789
Fax: 260-481-5767
Chair/Professor
Email: kirkhorl@ipfw.edu
Phone: 260-481-6789
Fax: 260-481-5767