Nursing

With an online format through TrineOnline, the MSN program offers convenience and accessibility. Courses are taught asynchronously and start every eight weeks, meaning you can study anytime from anywhere. The program's curriculum also provides a blend of digital coursework with firsthand practicum experience.

Expert faculty at Trine will provide guidance and support as you navigate your practicum placement. This unique combination of online and in-person learning will equip you with the confidence to make informed decisions and provide improved, patient-centered care.

The MSN program consists of eight core nursing courses, including a capstone portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of synthesis of the learning outcomes. Each of Trine's courses provide exceptional application-based knowledge that incorporate professional nursing standards and competencies relevant to contemporary nursing practice.

• Curriculum Design for Nursing: Practice the process of curriculum and program development and implementation that aligns with professional nursing standards, institutional missions and theoretical frameworks used in nursing education. Explore traditional and innovative program designs as applied in various educational environments.
• Data Management in Healthcare: Monitor, maintain, support and evaluate data. Gain knowledge about standardized nomenclatures and technical standards used in information and nursing technology. Explore the understanding of data analysis, application, transformation and the use of analytics tools. Examine the use of hardware, software and peripherals in the healthcare environment.
• Primary Care Across Lifespan: Learn about the foundational principles of primary care management across the lifespan, with an emphasis in health promotion, disease prevention and assessment and management of common acute and chronic conditions. Explore epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based management of conditions affecting pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult populations.

Trine University accepts an online application only. It can be accessed by clicking on the apply button on this webpage. The MSN program follows the university’s graduate admission policy outlined in the Trine University Student Handbook as well as the following criteria:

1. A 3.0 GPA
2. A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an institutionally accredited college or university.
   *Applicants currently in an RN-BSN program may apply for concurrent admission to the MSN program. 
3. Official transcripts from each previous undergraduate and graduate institution attended (except for Trine University). 
4. Completed application.
5. Have a current, unrestricted RN license in the state where the student plans to complete the practicum requirements. If licensed in more than one state, all must be unencumbered. 
6. Personal narrative that explains the student’s interest in pursuing a graduate level education. 
7. The applicant’s resume indicating positions held that demonstrate task commitment, knowledge, and skill relevant to the applicable course of study. 
8. If an applicant's GPA is below 3.0, the student may be admitted conditionally, as established by the guidelines of the University. 

*The Accelerated Dual Degree undergraduate/graduate enrollment status is granted to those who concurrently seek a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing. These students, pending acceptance, will be changed to graduate status after earning their required undergrad credit hours, at which time they must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Students who do not meet this standard will not be given graduate status and will be awarded the bachelor’s degree when the bachelor’s degree requirements are met.

Those holding a Master of Science in nursing degree from Trine will be prepared for the following career possibilities:

Trine University MSN program aspires to meet the following outcomes:

• Program Completion Rate: 70% of full time MSN students will graduate within six semesters, beginning with enrollment in the first nursing (NRS) course, not including periods of non-continuous enrollment.
• Program Completion Rate: 70% of part time MSN students will graduate within 12 semesters, beginning with enrollment in the first nursing (NRS) course, not including periods of non-continuous enrollment.
• Employment rate: 80% of MSN graduate respondents will be employed in nursing within six to 12 months following graduation.
• Graduate satisfaction: At least 70% of MSN graduate respondents will rate their overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the graduate-level registered nurse as 3.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale.
• Employer satisfaction: At least 70% of employer respondents will rate MSN graduates’ overall level of preparedness, knowledge, skills and attitudes in the role of the graduate-level registered nurse as 3.0 or higher on a 5.0 scale.

*Data indicating how the program outcomes were met is not available at this time and will be posted at a later date.

Information about tuition and fees can be found at Cost and Investment.

In support of the university’s mission and vision and the College of Health Profession’s mission and vision, the nursing program further defines the commitment to excellence: 

	Mission	Vision
University	Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.	Trine University will be recognized as a premier private university, characterized as engaged, dynamic, growing and adding value.
Brooks College of Health Professions	The College of Health Professions at Trine University, by providing high quality, professionally focused and formative undergraduate and graduate science learning opportunities, enables its students, graduates and faculty to make a positive impact on the community through service, leadership and scholarship.	The College of Health Professions at Trine University will be recognized as a premier provider of undergraduate and graduate science education, adding value to the lives of its graduates and community.
MSN Program	The MSN Program at Trine University will provide a quality, innovative educational experience that produces graduate nurses capable of delivering safe, culturally and contextually relevant, evidence-based care in a variety of environments, while also preparing them to positively impact individuals, groups and communities through teaching, scholarship, leadership and service.	The MSN Program at Trine University will be recognized as a premier provider of graduate nursing education characterized by dynamic and engaging learning experiences, improving the lives of its graduates and community.

Trine University Nursing faculty aspire to meet the following goals:

1. Provide educational experience that affords students the knowledge skills and attitudes to practice successfully as a registered nurse in the role they are being prepared for, as evidenced by annual data results (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) from the End-of-Program surveys.
   Outcome: Data indicating how the program outcomes were met is not available at this time and will be posted at a later date.
2. Prepare nursing students who demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice in the role they are being prepared for, as evidenced by annual data results (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) from graduate and employer surveys.
   Outcome: Data indicating how the program outcomes were met is not available at this time and will be posted at a later date.
3. Promote academic excellence through creative, high-quality learning experiences as evidenced by data results from End-of-Course evaluations reflected in the SPE.
   Outcome MET: 100% of full-time faculty met the university expectations for facilitating high-quality learning experiences during the AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25.
4. Contribute to the improvement of nursing education through scholarship and service.
   Outcome MET: 100% of full-time faculty met the university expectations for facilitating high-quality learning experiences during the AY 2023-24 and AY 2024-25.

Teaching

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will score "meets expectations" or higher on annual faculty evaluation of teaching.
2. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will meet the university's expectations for teaching as evidenced by individual and aggregate mean scores of 3.5 on End-of-Course evaluations each semester.

Scholarship

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty will report that they have sufficient (≥ 3 on a 5-point scale) opportunity to participate in scholarly work or professional development on the annual faculty survey.
2. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty participate in scholarly work or professional development annually, as evidenced by individual and aggregate data on the annual Faculty Scholarship Report.

Service

1. 100% of full-time and adjunct faculty serve on a department and/or university committee or on a committee representing the profession, as evidenced by individual and aggregate data on the annual Faculty Scholarship Report.

All MSN graduates share advanced core outcomes, followed by track-specific outcomes. Upon completion of the MSN program, graduates will:

1. Synthesize advanced nursing knowledge by integrating advanced scientific, theoretical and specialty knowledge to improve healthcare outcomes across diverse populations and systems.
2. Lead systems change by designing, implementing and evaluating system-level initiatives that improve quality, safety and equity in healthcare delivery.
3. Translate and generate evidence by translating researching into practice and contributing to scholarship that advances nursing and healthcare outcomes.
4. Influence health policy and advocacy by analyzing and influencing healthcare policy to advance population health, equity and the nursing profession.
5. Demonstrate advanced professional identity by modeling ethical leadership, accountability and interprofessional collaboration in advanced nursing roles.
6. Leverage advanced informatics and technology by evaluating and optimizing healthcare technologies and data systems to enhance clinical decision-making and healthcare delivery.