1. OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND CONTINUING STUDIES
Educational Partner of:
Michigan Center for Rural Health
Webinar: June 27, 2017

2. ACADEMIC REPUTATION AND ACCREDITATION
Olivet Nazarene University's School of Graduate and Continuing Studies provides educational programs at the bachelor, master and doctorate levels. ONU programs include Nursing*, Business, Education and more.
Founded in 1907, the main campus is located about one hour south of Chicago in Bourbonnais, IL.
The graduate programs extend the mission of the university to thousands of adult students ONLINE in 49 states and at numerous locations throughout the Midwest including three locations in Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Olivet as one of America’s “Best Colleges.”
Olivet is also recognized as a "College of Distinction."
* CCNE/Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Accredited

3. 20% Tuition Discount on all Bachelor and Master Level Programs
10% Tuition Discount on the Educational Doctorate in Ethical Leadership (EDD)
Professional Development and Leadership Development Workshops
Online Six-Week Skill Building Courses (non-credit bearing)

4. ONU EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & TALENT DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
NURSING: RN-BSN, RN-MSN, MSN-FNP, FNP
BUSINESS: BBA, BAS, MBA, MOL
EDUCATION: Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership (EDD)
PROFESSIONAL/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
SIX-WEEK ONLINE COURSES: SKILL-BUILDING
CORPORATE TRAINING & ASSESSMENTS
Professional Development and Corporate Training Options
Six-Week ONLINE Courses

5. RN - BSN 30 Credit Hours 16.5 Months Online One Course at a Time
Classes are six weeks in length
Cohorts begin once per quarter
Typical Candidate: ADN or Diploma RNs
RN - BSN

6. RN - MSN 60 Credit Hours 28.5 Months Online One Course at a Time
Classes are six weeks in length
Cohorts begin once per quarter
Typical Candidate: ADN or Diploma RNs
RN - MSN

7. MSN 36 Credit Hours 16 Months Online One Course at a Time
Typical Candidate: Current registered nurses with a bachelor of science in nursing degree seeking to advance to a leadership level
Management/Leadership or Education Track or FNP Track/Certification
MSN

8. MSN - FNP 48 Credit Hours 24 Months Online One Course at a Time
Typical Candidate: Current registered nurses with a bachelor of science in nursing degree seeking to become family nurse practitioners
MSN - FNP

9. BSN Core Curriculum
Introduction to Informatics & Baccalaureate Nursing
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Health Assessment
Nursing Research
Community Health Nursing
Global & Transcultural Nursing
Leadership and Issues in Health Care, Law, and Ethics
Theoretical & Professional Foundations of Nursing*
Moral/Ethical Decision-Making*
*Denotes 500-level courses
MSN Core Curriculum
Nursing Informatics
Evidence-Based Practice Research and Project Proposal Development
Advanced Pathophysiology
Advanced Pharmacology
Advanced Physical Health Assessment
Leadership and Advanced Practice in Nursing Role Development

10. NURSING PROGRAM COMPARISONS
Program Name
Cost
Credit Hour
Length
Pre-Requisites
Practicum Hours
Potential Jobs
Start Dates
Other
RN-BSN
$13,650 - Full $10, % Discount **(Cost does not include any required general education^ courses, Bible courses or graduation fee.)
**$455 - Full $364 - Discounted
CORE PROGRAM: credit hours months (General education courses and 2 Bible courses not included.)
Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required RN License required. Up to 82 credit hours may be accepted in transfer Cumulative GPA of 2.75
60 total practicum hours divided over 4 courses
Nursing Supervisor Charge Nurse Administration (Nursing Home, Home Health Care, etc.
Cohorts begin every 6 weeks currently.
On-line (except practicum hours)
RN-MSN
$35,500 - Full $28, % Discount **(Cost does not include any required general education courses, Bible courses, or graduation fee.)
**BSN Segment $455 - Full $364 - Discounted MSN Segment $725 - Full $580 - Discounted FNP Specific $795 - Full $636 - Discounted
BSN Segment credit hours months (General education courses and 2 Bible courses not included.) MSN Segment Education/Leadership tracks: credit hours months FNP track: credit hours months
BSN Segment: Same as RNBSN MSN/FNP segment: Must complete/graduate with BSN degree and have documented 2000 clinical work hours as an RN.
BSN Segment: total practicum hours divided over 3 courses MSN Segment (Education or Leadership track): total practicum hours divided over 3 courses FNP track: practicum hours divided over 4 courses
Hospital Administration Unit Manager Nurse Educator FNP (after passing APN exam)
Cohorts begin 4 times a year.
**There is a one week break between the BSN segment and MSN/FNP segment. Students may stop after BSN graduation and re-enter the MSN
program at a later date.

11. NURSING PROGRAM COMPARISONS MSN Education & Leadership tracks
Program Name
Cost
Credit Hour
Length
Pre-Requisites
Practicum Hours
Potential Jobs
Start Dates
Other
MSN Education & Leadership tracks
$26,200 - Full $20, % Discount *Cost does not include graduation fee.
$725 - Full $580 - Discounted
36 credit hours months
BSN degree Undergraduate Statistics course
30 hours Pain Management course and 150 hours in chosen track (education or leadership) divided over 3 courses Total of 180 hours.
Nurse educator (clinical and/or didactic) Nurse manager or leader
February, May, August and October
Didactic fully on-line
MSN FNP Track
$36,790 - Full $29, % Discount *Cost does not include graduation fee.
MSN Core $725 - Full $580 - Discounted FNP Specific courses $795 - Full $636 - Discounted
MSN Core credit hours FNP Specific courses 27 credit hours months total Online
BSN (2.75 GPA) or MSN (3.0 GPA) and Undergraduate statistics course, RN license, transcripts; Clinical Compliance requirements
720 total, self-selected preceptors NRSG 667: Acute and Episodic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management (180 hours) NRSG 668: Women’s Health Therapeutics and Management Across the Life Span (180 hours) NRSG 669: Children’s Health Therapeutics and Management (180 hours) NRSG 670: Chronic Adult and Geriatric Therapeutics and Management (180 hours)
Outpatient Clinics/Doctor’s Offices Family Practice Internal Medicine Pediatrics Primary Care Urgent/Immediate Care ER Fast-Track Short and Long Term Care Women’s Health Primary Care Specialty Primary Care (e.g. Pulmonology, Cardiology, Endocrinology) Retail Health Clinics (e.g. Jewel/Osco, Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy)
February, May, August, October, November (Post-Master's)
Board Exam: AANC or AANP National FNP Certification

12. BAS or BBA Bachelor of Applied Science in Management 128 Credit Hours
Online
One Course at a Time
Typical Candidate: Professionals in a vocational or technical field who hold an Associate of Applied Science degree or comparable educational credits
Bachelor of Business Administration
128 Credit Hours
Online
One Course at a Time
Typical Candidate: Professionals with at least two years of work experience
* These programs are designed to help working adults learn the business skills necessary to reach their career and educational goals. These programs meet the needs of those looking to start or complete a college degree, or prepare for a Master’s degree in business.
BAS or BBA

13. Master of Business Administration
36 Credit Hours
18 or 24 Month Option
Online
One Course at a Time or Courses can be doubled up for 18 month program
Typical Candidate: Professionals with a bachelor’s degree in any field.
Master of Organizational Leadership
36 Credit Hours
24 Months
Online
One Course at a Time
Typical Candidate: Professionals with a bachelor’s degree in any field.

14. Master of Business Administration
18 or 24 Month Option
Concentrations Include:
Leadership
Healthcare
Non-Profit Management
Corporate Communications & Media Strategy Concentration
Global Immersion Elective:
Explore the cultural, historical, and business climate of some of the most vibrant economies on earth.
Mainland China & Hong Kong or Czech Republic – Prague or United Arab Emirates.
The trip is available to family, friends, and alumni.
The Global Experience is a great way to explore the transformational power of business.

15. ADMISSION INFORMATION
Associate degree students may transfer in up to 82 credit hours
Only courses with a “C” or better may be accepted for transfer
(Nursing) Cumulative GPA of 2.75 to be admitted and maintained throughout the program. (Business) GPA of 2.5 or higher to be admitted.
ONU Financial Solutions Team will work with each student to determine the best program pathway and payment options including the 20% discount, tuition reimbursement, grants, scholarships, loans and payment plans.
ONU is an active participant in the Yellow Ribbon GI Enhancement Program, designed to improve financial aid for veterans participating in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill Program.
All Police, Fire and Military personnel – active, inactive, and retired receive a 20% tuition discount; 10% discount on the EDD.

17. Michigan Center for Rural Health Affiliate/Partner Benefits
Developing Leaders and Managers from within your organizational culture
Meeting Magnet Status and Professional Development Goals
Tuition Discounts
Access to Talent Development Resources
ONU Information Table at your location
Information in New Employee Packets and Presentations at Orientations
ONU Lunch and Learn Events – Possible Continuing Education credits
ONU Open House Events at your location
On-site Cohort(s) – if your location has multiple people in the same cohort, projects and research can be completed on your organization’s behalf and real solutions and strategies can be developed by your team members
Hospital University Developed for your Health System/Location

18. Discover and Develop the Leader within You
or OLIVET
Thank You!
Karen Benson, MBA │ Director of Educational Partnerships
Olivet Nazarene University │ School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
625 Kenmoor Avenue SE │ Grand Rapids, MI  49546
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