Learn how you can earn your MSN degree online with Spring Arbor University, a Christian University in Michigan.

2. • Spring Arbor University Overview
• MSN In Focus
• Elevating Your Career With an MSN
• Financing Your MSN
• Admissions Process and Next Steps
• Questions & Answers
THE AGENDA

3. ABOUT SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
• Established in 1873, Spring Arbor University has
evolved into a premier private Christian university
that offers engaging online programs that meet the
unique needs of busy, working adults.
• In 1960, Spring Arbor University achieved
accreditation by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools.
• On April 30, 2001, Spring Arbor College became
Spring Arbor University.
• We are focused on building a community of people
willing and eager to acquire wisdom for meaningful
employment.

4. MISSION AND VALUES
The Spring Arbor University Concept:
Spring Arbor University is a community of learners
distinguished by our lifelong involvement in the study and
application of the liberal arts, total commitment to Jesus
Christ as the perspective for learning, and critical
participation in the contemporary world.
MSN Mission Statement:
To provide quality nursing education within a Christian
liberal arts university that prepares the professional nurse
to contribute service and leadership to diverse
communities.

5. RANKINGS AND ACCREDITATION
Rankings
• Washington Monthly: 212 out of 684-ranked master’s
universities.
• 2014 U.S. News & World Report: 49 out of 109-ranked top
tier of Midwestern regional universities.
• 2014 FindTheBest Colleges Smart Ratings: 92 out of 100
data points representative of quality.
• And more!
Accreditation
• All degrees offered by Spring Arbor University are accredited
by The Higher Learning Commission, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite
2400, Chicago, IL 60602. 800.621.7440.
• Spring Arbor University’s Bachelor of Science in
Nursing(BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing(MSN)
programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education(CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530,
Washington, DC 20036.

6. • The MSN program offers graduate nursing education in one of three areas of concentration
(academic, business or clinical):
• MSN/Ed for aspiring nurse educators.
• MSN/MBA for aspiring nurse administrators.
• MSN/NP for aspiring adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners or family primary
care nurse practitioners.
• Our 7-1-7 course delivery model allows for maximum flexibility, allowing students to maintain
balance of school, work, family and outside commitments.
• The MSN program is designed for working nurses with the goal of delivering the knowledge and
support they need to improve patient quality, safety and efficiency from a perspective of integrity
and grace.
• Personalized learning opportunities prepare students for successful online interaction and
clinical or practicum experiences.
• Spring Arbor faculty and staff support and approach students with an extreme sense of
community and one-on-one interaction.
SCHOOL OF NURSING: WHY SPRING ARBOR?

7. As a pioneer and leader in adult online education, SAU understands your needs and welcomes you
with an online environment specifically created to enhance your strengths and support your journey.
• An Online Admissions Representative will help you choose a program that best fits your
needs and walk you through the admissions process.
• Our Financial Aid Staff will give you accurate information on financial resources, based on your
specific needs and circumstances.
• Your Student Success Advisor will be your personal concierge from day one to graduation day.
• Our Tech Support team will help you with any technical issues you may have.
• A Graduate Career Advisor will help you develop a career plan and will notify you of
opportunities, experiences or resources related to your career plan.
STUDENT SUPPORT

8. The August 24 start is
approaching quickly …
Are you ready to start your journey
toward the MSN with SAU?
We are now accepting applications!
MSN IN FOCUS

9. School of Nursing background information:
• The Nursing program(RN-BSN) began in 2001.
• The MSN program admitted the first students in 2009.
• The Master of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education(CCNE).
• Online.
Getting to the core
• Cohort-style class structure: All students will take first-year core courses together within small
class sizes (20 students maximum).
• Residency option allows students to come together with faculty and fellow nurses to establish a
sense of community and personalize the learning experience.
• Courses are delivered in the 7-1-7 model (semesters are broken up into two classes per
semester), seven weeks in length.
MSN IN FOCUS

10. ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN
Choose from three concentrations:
• MSN/Nurse Practitioner – Family
Nurse Practitioner or Adult
Gerontology, Primary Care.
• MSN/MBA dual degree.
• MSN/Education.

11. MSN/Education concentration
A two-year (38-credit-hour) program that awards maximum flexibility with self-directed study as well
as hands-on real-world experience:
• Fully accredited MSN/Ed program at Spring Arbor allows nurses with a BSN from a regionally
accredited and programmatic university to pursue a career as a clinical leader or instructor at a
nursing college.
• Students will learn to develop lesson plans, teach courses and oversee students’ clinical
practices.
• You will gain familiarity in the clinical foundations of assessment, pharmacology and
pathophysiology.
• Entirely online.
• Program cost:
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN
Program Total Credit
Hours
Tuition Per
Credit
Total
Tuition
Application
Fee
Registration
Fee
Technology
Fee
Master of Science in Nursing/Ed 38 $603 $22,914 $30 $40/sem $105/sem

12. MSN/Education Capstone
The capstone projects are application projects, meaning students should apply the material from
their curriculum to a meaningful project related to nursing or health care education. Projects can
range from developing/delivering education material/programming to research on educational
needs for a population.
• An example: MSN/Ed students are being asked to work with the nursing department faculty as
we begin to work on a DNP program.
Students typically will complete projects important to their employer or a population the student is
interested in. Students will have a lot of discretion in choosing where they complete capstone
projects. The project must meet curriculum goals and needs to be meaningful to both students and
the people with whom they work. Students will NOT need to be on campus for capstone project
work.
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN

13. MSN/MBA
A three-year (62-credit-hour) dual degree, the MSN/MBA dual degree online program prepares
students to apply both nursing and management theories in complex health care decision-making
and to possess knowledge of health care, finance and business administrative skills in a variety of
health-related environments.
• For nurses who hold a BSN from a regionally accredited and programmatic university, Spring
Arbor University offers a 36-month, fully accredited MSN/MBA dual degree program that can
take you from bedside to boardroom with the knowledge and skills you need to be an ethical
leader in our complex health care system.
• The MBA degree incorporates entrepreneurial, leadership and international elements as well as
a Christian worldview in forming decisions and ethical considerations.
• Upon graduation, MSN/MBA students will be qualified to teach both nursing and business.
• Entirely online.
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN

14. • Within the MSN/MBA dual degree, a choice of six MBA concentrations exists:
• Health Care Administration
• Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Development
• Finance
• Program cost:
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN
Program Total Credit
Hours
Tuition
Per Credit
Total
Tuition
Application
Fee
Registration
Fee
Technology
Fee
Master of Science in Nursing/MBA 62 $603 $37,386 $30 $40/sem $105/sem

15. In addition, there is a living case study.
What is a living case study?
The living case study provides students with the unique opportunity to apply knowledge and skills
gained during the MBA curriculum toward an organizational development project within a real
organization. This way, you graduate with the experience and confidence you need to succeed as
an advanced-level MBA professional.
Students also have the option to participate in an international business summit.
The International Business Summit is a four-day networking trip where students engage in an
international business conference environment with experiential learning activities and peers and
instructors from their program.
• This opportunity is tied into the IBS607 International Business course.
• Spring Arbor University covers room and board to participate. Students are responsible for travel
expenses to the International Business Summit.
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN

16. MSN/Nurse Practitioner
The Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program at Spring Arbor University offers two
tracks to select from in the primary care setting:
• Adult Gerontology, Primary Care – Graduates of the MSN Adult/Gerontology will be eligible to
sit for the Adult and/or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner National Certification Examination.
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Graduates of the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program will be
eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam offered by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center(ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(AANP).
A minimum of 625 preceptored clinical practice hours are required for certification eligibility. Please
note that graduation does not guarantee certification.
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN

17. MSN Adult/Gerontology NP
A three-year(49-credit-hour) program designed to prepare working nurses to function in an
autonomous manner as advanced practice nurses in a primary care setting.
• Under the guidance of highly respected instructors who hold terminal degrees in their field, you
will learn to develop, implement and evaluate health care programs and policies, as well as
provide primary care for health promotion and prevention of specific health problems. Much
emphasis is placed on evidence-based clinical practice and the societal factors that affect quality
care.
• SAU is one of the only schools that allows to find your own preceptor.
• Clinical Requirement: This requirement is 500 preceptored clinical practice hours. As the
NP/Adult & Gerontology is focused in primary care, we ask that the hours are completed in a
primary care setting. Examples include: general practice, urgent care facilities and hospice. The
goal is to focus on age span.
• Program cost:
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN
Program Total Credit
Hours
Tuition Per
Credit
Total
Tuition
Application
Fee
Registration
Fee
Technology
Fee
Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse
Practitioner in Adult/Gerontology
49 $603 $29,547 $30 $40/sem $105/sem

18. MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
A 30-month (54-credit-hour) program designed to prepare registered nurses to manage the care of
families in the primary care setting.
• Nurses in the FNP specialty track are prepared for advanced practice roles in the community.
• The focus of the FNP program is to provide the academic knowledge and clinical skills
necessary for health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and management
of common acute and chronic illnesses across the lifespan.
• Clinical requirement: This requirement is 500 preceptored clinical practice hours. The clinical
practicum is arranged with a local preceptor (either a certified NP or physician) with the approval
of the program faculty. Students will have regular contact with SAU clinical faculty, who also
provide oversight of the preceptor-led experience.
• Program cost:
ELEVATING YOUR CAREER WITH AN MSN
Program Total Credit
Hours
Tuition Per
Credit
Total
Tuition
Application
Fee
Registration
Fee
Technology
Fee
Master of Science in Nursing/ Family
Nurse Practitioner
54 $603 $32,562 $30 $40/sem $105/sem

19. FINANCIAL AID
• The majority of our students receive
some type of financial aid.
• Military active-duty and National
Guard personnel enjoy a 30 percent
reduction on tuition.
• Our Financial Aid staff will walk you
through available institutional, state
and federal awards based on your
specific circumstances.

20. • Applicants are expected to complete all Spring Arbor University General Admission
Requirements (see general admission portion of graduate catalog). The MSN specific program
requirements are:
• A BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and nursing program (CCNE or NLN).
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
• A cumulative 3.0 GPA for last 60 college credits.
• Research – Nursing related; e.g., NUR452 (SAU course).
• Statistics – 300-level or above.
• An unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the state or country in which the nurse
practices (Note: License must remain current throughout program).
• Two reference letters (one from nursing professional, one either character or academic
related).
• MSN graduate goal statement:
• Provide two to three word-processed pages, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins, APA-style
cover page.
• Summarize your nursing-related educational and professional activities.
• Explain your rationale for seeking a graduate nursing degree.
• Articulate the personal challenges and approaches to managing graduate school,
work and outside commitments.
• A conference-call interview may be required at the discretion of the admissions committee.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

21. NEXT STEPS
• The next term begins Aug. 24, 2015.
• Contact an Online Admissions
Representative at 1.844.621.0900.
• Apply online here.

22. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS