Saint Xavier University (XU) offers nursing professionals the ability to increase knowledge and strengthen skills to augment educational and career goals through online Masters of Science in Nursing programs. Founded during 1846, XU is the oldest chartered school in the city of Chicago and offers instruction based in Catholic principles combined with the dedication to excellence. XU’s online MSN programs feature some of the most innovative and highly rated curricula within the United States. MSN programs at XU are recognized by the National League for Nursing for Excellence in Nursing Education and are listed in sixth place by The Best College’s top MSN programs in the nation. XU’s MSN programs feature the combination of classroom theories paired with clinical experiences necessary to apply knowledge within hands on settings and offer students the ability to specialize studies within Executive Leadership and Clinical Leadership concentrations.
Application Requirements
– Completed Application Form
– Payment of $40 nonrefundable application fee
– Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
– Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during previous undergraduate coursework
– Official transcripts from all attended colleges and universities
– 3 letters of recommendations from professional individuals (professors, coworkers, and immediate supervisors) with an understanding of applicant’s academic and work experience/s, clinical experiences, and educational goals
– Copies of current and unrestricted RN license or teaching certificate (if applicable)
– WES or ECE evaluations for international students
– TOEFL scores for international students whose native language is not English
Tuition
Tuition for Saint Xavier’s online MSN programs is $595 per credit. Total estimated tuition for a 38 credit hour MSN program is $ 22,610. Tuition does not include the cost of purchasing textbooks and other educational fees.
Financial Aid
Saint Xavier strives to offer affordable instruction and offers a number of financial aid options to students who demonstrate need and qualify. Financial aid options include:
Federal Loans
– Subsidized Stafford Loans
– Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
– Graduate PLUS Loans
State or Federal Grants
– Work Study Programs
Private and Alternative Loans
Scholarships, Assistantships, and Awards
Veterans and Dependents Benefits and Financial Aid Programs
– Yellow Ribbon Scholarships
Student Employment
Nursing Student Tuition Assistance Programs
Nursing Student Scholarships
– Cynthia Martin Chase-Sophia Steinhardt Scholarship
– Therese McConnell Lee Scholarship
– Lebold/Sigma Theta Tau/Alpha Omicron Scholarship
– Provident Hospital Nurses Alumni Association Margarite Gilliem Scholarship
– Nursing VA Learning Opportunities Residency
– Northwest Chicago Area Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nurses
– Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc Scholarships
– The National Student Nurses Association Scholarship
– Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program
– MinorityNurse.com Scholarships and Fellowships
– The National Black Nurses Association Award
– National Association of Hispanic Nurses Awards
– Discover Nursing Scholarships
Curriculum
Saint Xavier University is dedicated to offering a standard of academic excellence primarily unmatched by other programs. Led by a faculty of expert and experienced instructors, online MSN programs through XU provide students with the knowledge and skills vital to assuming leadership roles following completion of educational programs. Online programs at XU require students to attend three day, on campus experiences in addition to required coursework. XU provides students with a versatile, innovative understanding of nursing at a graduate level as well as the ability to concentrate studies within Executive Leadership or Clinical Leadership programs.
MSN courses within the Executive Leadership program include: population/aggregate health issues: assessment and planning; population based health care; clinical decision-making and advanced health assessment with adults; advanced pathophysiology; philosophical and theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice; epidemiology/biostatistics; nursing inquiry; pharmacology; health care systems and financing; family systems assessment; advanced health care financing; administrative leadership in nursing; communication, culture, collaboration, and conflict; advanced health and social policy; information technology in health care and outcomes evaluation; and advanced health assessment with adults (on campus session).
MSN courses within the Clinical Leadership program include: population based health care; advanced health assessment; advanced pathophysiology; philosophical and theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice; epidemiology; nursing inquiry; advanced pharmacology; health care systems policy and financing; family systems; clinical nurse leader role; and clinical nurse leader practicums I-III.
Graduates who complete MSN programs available through online studies at Saint Xavier advance as qualified upper level professionals within a variety of health care organizations.