The Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing, provides nursing education grounded in Jesuit values to graduate nurses who lead change and translate science into practice in a dynamic global healthcare environment. Since 1979, the School of Nursing faculty and staff have been preparing students for their critical leadership role in the healthcare industry. Graduate programs include a Master of Science in Nursing, Post-Master's Certificates, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Overview
- Academic Programs
- Academic Regulations
- Admission Requirements for All Graduate Nursing Programs
- Additional Admission Requirements by Program
- Other Requirements for All Graduate Students After Admissions
- Length of Time to Complete Program
- Minimal Acceptable Grade
- Nursing Student Handbook
- Practicum and Affiliation Agreements
- Professional Liability
- Accreditation
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The School of Nursing offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program consisting of four specializations, three post-baccalaureate (BSN to DNP) and one post-master's (MSN to DNP), one dual degree. DNP specializations include:
- BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- BSN to DNP: Nurse Anesthesia
- BSN to DNP: Dual Degree Option for BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Anesthesia
- BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
- MSN to DNP: Executive Leader
Post-Baccalaureate to DNP (BSN to DNP) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
The School of Nursing offers a 48 credit, hybrid BSN to DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Students complete the following courses for 48 credit hours (crs):
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (didactic and lab) (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G900 Scientific Inquiry and Translational Research (3 crs)
- NURS G901 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice I (2 crs)
- NURS G902 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G903 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice II (2 crs)
- NURS G904 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G906 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice III (2 crs)
- NURS G907 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G936 Leadership and Evolving Health Systems (3 crs)
- NURS G937 Health Policy, Economics and Social Justice (3 crs)
- NURS G938 Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Methods (3 crs)
- NURS G939 DNP Scholarly Project I: Planning and Proposal (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G941 Quality Care and Health Outcomes (3 crs)
- NURS G942 DNP Scholarly Project II: Implementation (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G943 Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G944 DNP Scholarly Project III: Evaluation & Dissemination (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G946 Research for Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
Post-Baccalaureate to DNP (BSN to DNP) - Nurse Anesthesia program
The School of Nursing offers an 87 credit, hybrid BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Students complete the following courses for 87 credit hours (crs):
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (didactic and lab) (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G900 Scientific Inquiry and Translational Research (3 crs)
- NURS G908 Advanced Physiology (3 crs)
- NURS G909 Pharmacology of Anesthetics (3 crs)
- NURS G911 Introduction to Anesthetic Management (2 crs)
- NURS G912 Physics/Technology/Equipment in Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G913 Anesthesia & Co-Existing Disease (3 crs)
- NURS G914 Regional Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G916 Anesthesia Practicum I (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G917 Pharmacology of Accessory Drugs (3 crs)
- NURS G918 Cardiovascular/Thoracic Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G919 Pediatric Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G921 Obstetrical Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G922 Anesthesia Practicum II (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G923 Neurosurgical Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G924 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures I (2 crs)
- NURS G926 Anesthesia Practicum III (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G927 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures II (2 crs)
- NURS G928 Acute & Chronic Pain Management (2 crs)
- NURS G929 Quality, Safety and Access in Anesthesia Care (2 crs)
- NURS G931 Anesthesia Practicum IV (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G932 Anesthesia Practicum V (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G933 High Acuity/Complex Anesthetic Management (2 crs)
- NURS G934 Anesthesia Practicum VI (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G936 Leadership and Evolving Health Systems (3 crs)
- NURS G937 Health Policy, Economics and Social Justice (3 crs)
- NURS G938 Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Methods (3 crs)
- NURS G939 DNP Scholarly Project I: Planning and Proposal (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G941 Quality Care and Health Outcomes (3 crs)
- NURS G942 DNP Scholarly Project II: Implementation (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G943 Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G944 DNP Scholarly Project III: Evaluation & Dissemination (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G946 Research for Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
Loyola's Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Any questions regarding accreditation status can be directed to COA:
COA
10275 West Higgins Road Ste. 906
Rosemont, IL 60018-5603
Phone: 224-275-9138
Email: accreditation@coacrna.org
Website: https://www.coacrna.org/
Dual degree - BSN to DNP Nurse Anesthesia/Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
For students who are interested in both the Nurse Anesthesia and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specializations, the School of Nursing offers a 96 credit, hybrid dual degree program that can be completed in 36 months. Students in the dual degree program will complete all requirements for the Nurse Anesthesia program, combined with the required AGACNP theory and clinical practicum courses.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Students complete the following courses for 96 credit hours (crs):
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (didactic and lab) (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G900 Scientific Inquiry and Translational Research (3 crs)
- NURS G901 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice I (2 crs)
- NURS G902 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G903 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice II (2 crs)
- NURS G904 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G906 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice III (2 crs)
- NURS G907 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G908 Advanced Physiology (3 crs)
- NURS G909 Pharmacology of Anesthetics (3 crs)
- NURS G911 Introduction to Anesthetic Management (2 crs)
- NURS G912 Physics/Technology/Equipment in Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G913 Anesthesia & Co-Existing Disease (3 crs)
- NURS G914 Regional Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G916 Anesthesia Practicum I (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G917 Pharmacology of Accessory Drugs (3 crs)
- NURS G918 Cardiovascular/Thoracic Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G919 Pediatric Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G921 Obstetrical Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G922 Anesthesia Practicum II (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G923 Neurosurgical Anesthesia (2 crs)
- NURS G924 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures I (2 crs)
- NURS G926 Anesthesia Practicum III (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G927 Anesthetic Management for Common Procedures II (2 crs)
- NURS G928 Acute & Chronic Pain Management (2 crs)
- NURS G929 Quality, Safety and Access in Anesthesia Care (2 crs)
- NURS G931 Anesthesia Practicum IV (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G932 Anesthesia Practicum V (min. 600 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G933 High Acuity/Complex Anesthetic Management (2 crs)
- NURS G934 Anesthesia Practicum VI (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G936 Leadership and Evolving Health Systems (3 crs)
- NURS G937 Health Policy, Economics and Social Justice (3 crs)
- NURS G938 Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Methods (3 crs)
- NURS G939 DNP Scholarly Project I: Planning and Proposal (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G941 Quality Care and Health Outcomes (3 crs)
- NURS G942 DNP Scholarly Project II: Implementation (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G943 Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G944 DNP Scholarly Project III: Evaluation & Dissemination (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G946 Research for Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner program
The School of Nursing offers a 63 credit, online BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner,
Students complete the following courses for 63 credit hours:
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G822 Family Primary Care Management I Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G823 Family Primary Care Management I Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G826 Family Primary Care Management II Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G827 Family Primary Care Management II Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G828 Family Primary Care Management III Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G829 Family Primary Care Management III Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G832 Family Primary Care Management IV Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G833 Family Primary Care Management IV Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G900 Scientific Inquiry & Translational Research (3 crs)
- NURS G936 Leadership and Evolving Health Systems (3 crs)
- NURS G937 Health Policy, Economics, & Social Justice (3 crs)
- NURS G938 Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Methods (3 crs)
- NURS G939 DNP Scholarly Project I-Planning and Proposal (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G941 Quality Care and Health Outcomes (3 crs)
- NURS G942 DNP Scholarly Project II- Implementation (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G943 Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G944 DNP Scholarly Project III-Evaluation and Dissemination (180 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G946 Research for Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
MSN to DNP: Executive Leader; or Nurse Practitioner
The School of Nursing offers a 30+ credit, online MSN to DNP: Executive Leader or Nurse Practitioner program. The number of credit hours will be determined by transcript evaluation to give credit for supervised practicum hours completed at the master's level.
Students complete the following courses for 30+ credit hours (crs):
- NURS G900 Scientific Inquiry & Translational Research (3 crs)
- NURS G936 Leadership and Evolving Health Systems (3 crs)
- NURS G937 Health Policy, Economics, & Social Justice (3 crs)
- NURS G938 Population Health, Epidemiology & Statistical Methods (3 crs)
- NURS G939 DNP Scholarly Project I-Planning and Proposal (3 crs)
- NURS G941 Quality Care and Health Outcomes (3 crs)
- NURS G942 DNP Scholarly Project II- Implementation (3 crs)
- NURS G943 Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G944 DNP Scholarly Project III-Evaluation and Dissemination (3 crs)
- NURS G946 Research for Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
- Students needing additional practicum hours may complete the following in addition to the above requirements:
- NURS G965 EL Advanced Practicum (practicum hours depend on crs) (1-4 crs)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in two specializations. MSN specializations include:
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MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN - FNP)
The School of Nursing offers a 48 credit, online MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Students complete the following courses for 48 credit hours:
- NURS G769 Social Justice and Health (3 crs)
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G822 Family Primary Care Management I Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G823 Family Primary Care Management I Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G826 Family Primary Care Management II Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G827 Family Primary Care Management II Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G828 Family Primary Care Management III Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G829 Family Primary Care Management III Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G832 Family Primary Care Management IV Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G833 Family Primary Care Management IV Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G836 Informatics, Economics & Health Policy (3 crs)
- NURS G837 Leadership & Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G838 Population Health & Epidemiology (3 crs)
- NURS G839 Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3 crs)
Accelerated RN to MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
The School of Nursing also offers a 54 credit, accelerated RN to Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (RN to MSN: FNP) program designed for students who are already registered nurses, who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing and wish to pursue a master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. In this program, students complete two designated undergraduate nursing courses before beginning master's level coursework. After completion of all program requirements, students will receive a BSN equivalency (not a BSN degree) recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing in addition to the MSN degree.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Overview of requirements: 54 credit hours (crs) required for completion
- Nursing undergraduate courses: 6 crs
- FNP program courses: 48 crs
- Students complete the following undergraduate courses for 6 crs:
- NURS G482 Issues in Professional Nursing (3 crs)
- NURS G483 Population Health (3 crs)
- Students complete the following Master of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner courses for 48 crs:
- NURS G769 Social Justice and Health (3 crs)
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G822 Family Primary Care Management I Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G823 Family Primary Care Management I Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G826 Family Primary Care Management II Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G827 Family Primary Care Management II Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G828 Family Primary Care Management III Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G829 Family Primary Care Management III Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G832 Family Primary Care Management IV Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G833 Family Primary Care Management IV Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G836 Informatics, Economics & Health Policy (3 crs)
- NURS G837 Leadership & Transition to Advanced Role (3 crs)
- NURS G838 Population Health & Epidemiology (3 crs)
- NURS G839 Research for Evidence-Based Practice (3 crs)
MSN: Nurse-Midwifery
The School of Nursing offers a 50 credit MSN: Nurse-Midwifery program.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Nurse-Midwife.
Students complete the following courses for 50 credit hours (crs):
- NURS G730 Midwifery: Past, Present, and Future (2 crs)
- NURS G734 Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse-Midwifery (1 cr)
- NURS G736 Gynecological, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (3 crs)
- NURS G738 Advanced Practice Nursing Primary Care (3 crs)
- NURS G742 Antepartum Care for Nurse-Midwifery (3 crs)
- NURS G746 Practicum in Antepartum, Gynecological, and Primary Care (280 practicum hours) (4 crs)
- NURS G756 Nurse-Midwifery Skills (1 cr)
- NURS G758 Intrapartum and Postpartum Care for Midwifery (3 crs)
- NURS G761 Practicum in Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Neonatal Midwifery Care (280 practicum hours) (4 crs)
- NURS G763 Neonatal Care and Lactation (1 cr)
- NURS G765 Integration in Midwifery Care (350 practicum hours) (5 crs)
- NURS G767 Nurse-Midwifery Transition to Professional Role and Practice (2 crs)
- NURS G769 Social Justice and Health (3 crs)
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G836 Informatics, Economics, & Health Policy (3 crs)
- NURS G839 Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
The Loyola Nurse-Midwifery program is preaccredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
Post-Master’s Certificate
The School of Nursing offers Post-master's certificates in three specializations. Post-master's certificate specializations include:
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Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The School of Nursing offers an online, 18-credit, Post-Master’s Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) for Nurse Practitioners with a master’s degree who wish to obtain additional certification to provide care for adult patients at all stages of the lifespan with chronic, complex, or critical health conditions.
Each applicant will have an individual gap analysis completed to develop an individualized plan of study. The actual total credit hours assigned to the plan of study will be dependent upon previously completed coursework. Up to 9 credit hours may be fulfilled based on transcript analysis. Students must complete all theory and clinical requirements for the population focus, including a minimum of 600 supervised hours in direct patient care. Practicum experiences are completed with preceptors in practice settings located in the geographic areas in which the student resides.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Students complete the following requirements for 18 crs:
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (didactic and lab) (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G901 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice I (2 crs)
- NURS G902 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G903 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice II (2 crs)
- NURS G904 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
- NURS G906 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Theories for Advanced Practice III (2 crs)
- NURS G907 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (min. 200 practicum hours) (1 cr)
(Updated for clarification of requirements May 17, 2024)
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Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
The School of Nursing offers an online, 24-33 credit, Post-Master’s Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), for Nurse Practitioners with a master’s degree who wish to obtain additional certification to provide primary care to families throughout the lifespan.
Applicants will have an individual gap analysis completed to develop an individualized plan of study. The actual total credit hours assigned to the plan of study will be dependent upon previously completed coursework. The minimum number of credits to be completed is 24. Students must complete all didactic and clinical requirements for the population focus, including a minimum of 800 supervised hours in direct patient care. Practicum experiences are completed with preceptors in practice settings located in the geographic areas in which the student resides.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Students complete the following requirements for 33 crs:
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (didactic and lab) (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G822 Family Primary Care Management I Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G823 Family Primary Care Management I Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G826 Family Primary Care Management II Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G827 Family Primary Care Management II Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G828 Family Primary Care Management III Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G829 Family Primary Care Management III Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
- NURS G832 Family Primary Care Management IV Theory (3 crs)
- NURS G833 Family Primary Care Management IV Practicum (200 practicum hours) (3 crs)
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Post-Master's Certificate: Nurse-Midwifery
The School of Nursing offers a 29-50 credit, Post-Master’s Certificate: Nurse-Midwifery for Nurse Practitioners with a master’s degree who wish to obtain additional certification to provide obstetrical and primary care to women throughout the lifespan.
Applicants will have an individual gap analysis completed by the Nurse-Midwifery Program Director to develop an individualized plan of study. The actual total credit hours assigned to the plan of study will be dependent upon previously completed coursework. The minimum number of credits to be completed is 29. Students must complete all didactic and clinical requirements for the population focus, including a minimum of 910 supervised hours in direct patient care. Practicum experiences are completed with preceptors in practice settings located in the geographic areas in which the student resides.
Students complete the following requirements for 50 crs:
- NURS G730 Midwifery: Past, Present, and Future (2 crs)
- NURS G734 Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse-Midwifery (1 cr)
- NURS G736 Gynecological, Reproductive, and Sexual Health (3 crs)
- NURS G738 Advanced Practice Nursing Primary Care (3 crs)
- NURS G742 Antepartum Care for Nurse-Midwifery (3 crs)
- NURS G746 Practicum in Antepartum, Gynecological, and Primary Care (280 practicum hours) (4 crs)
- NURS G756 Nurse-Midwifery Skills (1 cr)
- NURS G758 Intrapartum and Postpartum Care for Midwifery (3 crs)
- NURS G761 Practicum in Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Neonatal Midwifery Care (280 practicum hours) (4 crs)
- NURS G763 Neonatal Care and Lactation (1 cr)
- NURS G765 Integration in Midwifery Care (280 practicum hours) (5 crs)
- NURS G767 Nurse-Midwifery Transition to Professional Role and Practice (2 crs)
- NURS G769 Social Justice and Health (3 crs)
- NURS G805 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 crs)
- NURS G810 Advanced Health Assessment (3 crs)
- NURS G820 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 crs)
- NURS G836 Informatics, Economics, & Health Policy (3 crs)
- NURS G839 Research and Evidence Based Practice (3 crs)
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Academic Regulations and Policies for Graduate Nursing Programs
School of Nursing graduate programs follow university-wide Academic Regulations as set forth in the University Bulletin, with the additional program-specific requirements and the following:
- Admission Requirements for All Graduate Nursing Programs
- Additional Admission Requirements by Program
- Other Requirements for All Graduate Students After Admissions
- Length of Time to Complete Program
- Minimal Acceptable Grade
- Nursing Student Handbook
- Practicum and Affiliation Agreements
- Professional Liability
Admissions Requirements for All Graduate Nursing Programs
- A completed application to the program
- Official transcripts from each degree-granting college or university attended
- Copies of current, unencumbered RN License and advanced practice license (if applicable) in the state in which all clinical practicums for the program will occur; APRN certification (if applicable). Specific programs require students to obtain and maintain a Louisiana Registered Nursing license or a multistate nursing license while enrolled in the program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on earned coursework
- Minimum of one year’s full-time work experience
- Three letters of recommendation
A deposit will be required when a student accepts an offer of admission to the program. This deposit will be applied to the tuition bill after the final drop/add period in the second semester. The deposit will not be refunded for any reason should the applicant subsequently not enroll in the semester authorized for admission.
Registered Nurse License
Upon entering any graduate level nursing program, each student must submit proof of a current, unencumbered, unrestricted, valid, and without disciplinary action, registered nurse license in the state in which they practice. Students are required to maintain current licensure. If, at any point during the program, a student’s RN license becomes encumbered, restricted, has disciplinary action, requires enrollment in an alternative discipline program, or expires, the student is required to immediately inform the respective Program Director and Director of the School of Nursing. Any student with an encumbrance, restriction, or disciplinary action on their license will not be permitted to enroll in a course with a practicum component except with the permission of the Director of the School of Nursing after individual review. All students will be required to obtain an RN license in any state in which they plan to do practicum if they do not already have such licensure.
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Additional Admission Requirements by Program
Additional BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the BSN to DNP: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in any of the United States is required and must be submitted with the application. Licensure in Louisiana or a multistate nursing license will be required prior to the second semester of study.
- A minimum of one year (at the time of application) of full-time, current work experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting with demonstrated proficiency in managing critically ill patients, machine ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV infusions and aggressive fluid management.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- At least two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues in a leadership role from the critical care setting, addressing the applicant's critical thinking skills, experience and potential success in the AGACNP program.
- Selected applicants will be invited to participate in on-campus interviews, which will be scheduled during the fall. A Supplemental Application for Admission to the AGACNP program, including an attestation of prior enrollment in an AGACNP program, will be required at the time of the interview. Candidates will also participate in a short assessment tool and knowledge evaluation during the interview process.
- A Personal statement, limited to one page, describing the applicant's critical care nursing experience and career goals.
- A writing sample, limited to one page, detailing the applicant's journey thus far, and predicted path forward, should they be accepted to the Loyola University New Orleans AGACNP program.
- CV/Resume, including specific dates of all critical care and other nursing experience, and extra-curricular activities/accomplishments.
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Additional BSN to DNP: Nurse Anesthesia Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the BSN to DNP: Nurse Anesthesia program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in any of the United States is required and must be submitted with the application. Licensure in Louisiana or a multistate nursing license will be required prior to the second semester of study.
- A minimum of one year (at the time of application) of full-time, current work experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting with demonstrated proficiency in managing critically ill patients, machine ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive IV infusions, and aggressive fluid management.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- At least two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues in a leadership role from the critical care setting, addressing the applicant's critical thinking skills, experience, and potential success in the Nurse Anesthesia program.
- Selected applicants will be invited to participate in on-campus interviews, which will be scheduled during the fall. A Supplemental Application for Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia program, including an attestation of prior enrollment in a Nurse Anesthesia program, will be required at the time of the interview. Candidates will also participate in a short assessment tool and knowledge evaluation during the interview process.
- A Personal statement, limited to one page, describing the applicant's critical care nursing experience and career goals.
- A writing sample, limited to one page, detailing the applicant's journey thus far, and predicted path forward, should they be accepted to the Loyola University New Orleans Nurse Anesthesia program.
- CV/Resume, including specific dates of all critical care and other nursing experience, CRNA shadowing information, and extra-curricular activities/accomplishments.
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Additional BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in any of the United States is required and must be submitted with the application. Licensure in Louisiana or a multistate nursing license will be required prior to the second semester of study.
- A type-written essay (no more than two pages) must be submitted when completing an application, addressing three areas: 1) description of goals for doctoral study; 2) research translation area of interest for the scholarly project; and 3) career goals.
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Additional MSN to DNP: Executive Leader Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the MSN to DNP: Executive Leader program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Prior to admission, or as a condition of progression, evidence of completion of a 3 credit hour, graduate-level statistics course with an earned grade of C or better (credits earned more than five years prior to enrollment will not ordinarily be considered).
- A type-written essay (no more than two pages) must be submitted when completing an application, addressing three areas: 1) description of goals for doctoral study; 2) research translation area of interest for the scholarly project; and 3) career goals.
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Additional MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Applicants with a registered nurse licensure and a non-nursing bachelor's degree can apply to the MSN: FNP program through the Accelerated RN to MSN entry pathway.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all coursework, or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours in an undergraduate accredited nursing program.
- For registered nurses with a non-nursing bachelor's degree, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on all previous undergraduate coursework plus a minimum grade of B- (80%) in each undergraduate course taken in the Loyola University New Orleans Accelerated RN to MSN entry pathway.
- A type-written essay (no more than two pages) must be submitted when completing an application, addressing three areas: 1) description of career experience (including the primary area of expertise) and goals; 2) description of how a master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner will facilitate career goals; and 3) description of expectation related to the time commitment required for graduate school.
- Prior to admission or as a condition of progression, evidence of completion of a 3 credit hour undergraduate level statistics course with an earned grade of B- (80%) or better.
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Additional MSN: Nurse-Midwifery Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, the MSN: Nurse-Midwifery program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- Current, unencumbered registered nurse licensure in any of the United States is required and must be submitted with the application. Licensure in Louisiana or a multistate nursing license will be required prior to the second semester of study.
- A minimum of one year (at the time of application) of full-time, current work experience as a Registered Nurse as a labor and delivery nurse.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant's aptitude for graduate study, such as former professors.
- Selected applicants will be invited to participate in on-campus/virtual interviews, which will be scheduled during the fall.
- A Personal statement, limited to one page, describing the applicant's nursing experience and career goals.
- CV/Resume, including specific dates of all labor and delivery, and other nursing experience, and extra-curricular activities/accomplishments.
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Additional Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for all graduate nursing programs, all Post-Master's Certificate program admission requirements include:
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
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Other Requirements for All Graduate Students After Admission
Upon admission into the program and within at least 60 days of enrollment, all students regardless of program of study are required to apply for a certified background review, and drug screen/test at their own expense, as directed by invitation from a third-party vendor contracted by the School of Nursing. All results are reported to Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing. Students must be fully compliant with all items through the entire program, including:
- Background Check
- Physical Exam - within the past 12 months
- Drug screen/test
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (must be in accordance with American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines)
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Immunizations
- Measles (2 doses)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis
- Polio
- Influenza - annually
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Hepatitis B
- COVID-19 - as per CDC guidelines
- Tuberculosis testing or Irish assessment as per CDC and practicum site guidelines
In addition to the School of Nursing requirements, some practicum sites may have additional requirements with which students must comply. See the School of Nursing, Nursing Student Handbook for more details.
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Length of Time to Complete Program
Students are required to complete any graduate nursing program within 5 years of enrolling in course work. Students who find it necessary to drop out of school for a period of time must request a formal leave of absence and complete the relevant paperwork. An approved Leave of Absence form guarantees the student the right to return to the program within one year, after which the formal leave expires. The approved Leave of Absence for one year is included in the 5 year requirement. The student will work with the Academic Advisor and/or Program Director to develop an alternate plan of study to accommodate the curriculum in effect at the time of reentry. If a student’s progression plan indicates the student will fail to complete any graduate nursing program within 5 years, the student will be academically dismissed from the program.
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Minimal Acceptable Grade
The minimum acceptable grade in a graduate nursing course taken at Loyola University New Orleans is a B- (80%). A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation for one semester. A student on academic probation has one semester (fall, spring or summer semester) to remove the academic deficiency. Pass/Fail courses do not count towards students’ GPA. If the academic probation is not removed in the allotted time, the student will not be allowed to continue in the program. There are four conditions in which a student will be academically dismissed from a program:
- Any student receiving a grade of F in any theory (non-practicum) course
- The need to repeat a single course for a third time in the student’s program of study
- The need to repeat more than two courses in the student’s program of study
- Failure to increase GPA above 3.0 after one semester of academic probation
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Nursing Student Handbook
All enrolled nursing students will be held to the applicable policies in the Nursing Student Handbook.
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Practicum & Affiliation Agreement Requirements
In order for nursing students in any Loyola nursing program to begin practicum, there must be a valid Affiliation Agreement in place between Loyola University New Orleans and the practicum site. The Loyola Affiliation Agreement form is used by Loyola University New Orleans' School of Nursing in contracting with third-party facilities to offer students nursing experience in real-world healthcare programs. However, healthcare organizations may require use of their own affiliation agreement form. The agreement establishes the relationship between the university and the facility in coordinating the program. Nursing students may not begin their practicum until the Affiliation Agreement has been signed by all required parties at both facilities. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of all clinical hours completed prior to the acceptance of the affiliation agreement and may result in having to repeat the course.
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Professional Liability
The University maintains a malpractice insurance policy covering all nursing students during their student clinical practicum hours in a University pre-approved clinical facility or other practice setting. The policy does not cover professional working hours outside of those being completed as a Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing student.
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Loyola University New Orleans are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE
The MSN: Nurse-Midwifery program is preaccredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20190, 240-485-1802. www.midwife.org/acme
Loyola's Nurse Anesthesia program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). Any questions regarding accreditation status can be directed to COA: COA, 10275 West Higgins Road Ste. 906, Rosemont, IL 60018-5603, 224-275-9138 Email: accreditation@coacrna.org Website: https://www.coacrna.org/
Additionally, all School of Nursing programs are approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, 17373 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, 225-755-7500. https://lsbn.state.la.us/
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