Welcome to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Purpose of the Handbook
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Synthesis RequirementThe MSN/FNP student is expected to achieve program outcomes as evidenced by depth and breadth of knowledge, a synthesis of data, complexity of skills and interventions, and role autonomy by the end of the program. The student is expected to demonstrate that they are educationally prepared to assume responsibility and accountability the assessment, diagnosis, and management of the patient, which includes health promotion and/or maintenance as well as the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. The purpose of the synthesis requirement is to measure this achievement. The MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner student will demonstrate successful completion of the program outcomes by:
Master’s PortfolioStudents will receive an orientation to the program outcomes and the requirements for the Synthesis during the initial immersion learning experience at the beginning of the program. Each semester, course faculty will outline in the syllabus the course components to be included in the portfolio. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of the relevance of coursework for practice. Students and faculty are encouraged to arrange multiple experiences in synthesis and application to practice throughout the program. The process of synthesis should be a scholarly experience that threads throughout the program and is finalized in the last semester. The Master’s Portfolio should demonstrate the student’s mastery of the program outcomes. Students are required to make an appointment with their advisor for the purpose of reviewing the portfolio within the first two weeks of their last semester in the program. The portfolio will be graded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. If the portfolio is unsatisfactory will be given an opportunity to revise and add the required material. Documentation of a satisfactory portfolio will be signed by the student and the advisor and placed in the student’s folder. Simulated Certification Exam (Score must be >800) This exam will be administered in January of the last semester that the student is in the program. Any student that scores 799 or lower will be required to sit for oral exams before a panel of 3 APRN full-time faculty. The panel will consist of at least one faculty who is certified as a FNP. The remaining two members will represent a specialty population certification. Panel make-up will be dictated by faculty availability. The student will be given the following mix of case studies and asked to present their patient management and defend their answers with evidence-based research: 1 adult case, 1 pediatric case, 1 women’s health case, 1 special populations case.
Each section on the exam will be awarded a score as follows: "S" indicating questions in the sections have been adequately and completely answered without substantive problems noted. "U" indicating responses to the questions in this section are unacceptable. The answer(s) may be incomplete, contain numerous inaccuracies, and/or based entirely on personal opinion and not scientific evidence. Passing and Failing A student passes the oral comprehensive examination with approval by at least two of the three members of the committee. Grading on the examination will be on a pass/fail basis. In accord with university policy, a master's candidate may be dropped from the graduate nursing program after a second failure of the oral comprehensive examination, upon the recommendation of the examination committee. The committee will be responsible for formulating a remediation plan prior to the student making a second attempt. Completion of degree requirements is not to exceed the period of seven years from the date the student begins graduate courses at Georgia College. 
Graduation InformationPreparation for graduation happens much sooner than students expect. The University provides policies about graduation in the Graduate Catalog, and online at http://www.gcsu.edu/registrar/graduation/index.htm If you still have questions about graduation, contact your academic advisor or the Registrar.
Information for Accessing Certification ApplicationsAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)/ANA 8515 Georgia Avenue; Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 800.274.4ANA
[Certifies Family Nurse Practitioners] American Academy of Nurses Practitioners (AANP) Certification Program, Inc. P.O. Box 12926 Austin, TX 78711 512.637.0500 512.637.0540 (facsimile)
[Certifies Family Nurse Practitioners]
Class InformationLocation of ClassesDidactic classes are held online and exams and special lab assignments are at the Georgia College Macon Graduate Center. The specific information regarding the course is found in the Graduate Catalog. For specific information you may call the Graduate Center at 478.752.4278.
Academic Code of ConductThe University has formulated a number of policies and procedures with which the student will need to be familiar. Graduate students are expected to comply with all aspects of the Georgia College Student Academic Dishonesty Policies found in the Georgia College Catalog.
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