• An individual with a graduate degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by both the USDoE and CHEA and national nursing programmatic accreditation (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA) may apply to complete a post-graduate certificate in a graduate nursing major for which they do not already hold a degree.
• Anyone applying to become a student at Indiana Wesleyan University must provide proof that all nursing licenses, whether current or inactive, are unencumbered.
  • Potential students with encumbered nursing licenses will not be considered eligible for enrollment at Indiana Wesleyan University.
• Graduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from the degree-granting institution.
• Three letters of professional reference from faculty members, professional colleagues, work supervisors or a pastor who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program.
  • Recommendations from family members are NOT appropriate.
• Official transcripts from the baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting institution.
• A criminal history background check will be conducted on all applicants at the beginning the program, at the student's expense. 
• Students who do not speak English as their first and primary language must submit satisfactory scores from one of the following prior to admission to the university:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For graduate students, a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required for regular academic admission.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For undergraduate students, a score of at least 6.0 is required; for graduate students, a score of at least 6.5 is required; for doctoral students, a score of at least 7.0 is required for regular admission. 

Admission Requirements

• Must meet graduate nursing admission requirements for the major program.

• The prerequisites to enter the Nursing Education Post-graduate certificate are a Graduate Level Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Advanced Health Assessment. These prerequisites can be met in one of the following three ways:

  1. Successfully complete graduate-level Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and Advanced Health Assessment courses or a combination course, with a minimum grade of "B",
  2. Successfully achieve a passing grade of “B” in the IWU graduate-level Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, and/or Advanced Health Assessment courses or a combination course.
  3. Provide proof of current APRN certification.

Unclassified Admission

Applicants who do not desire to seek a master's degree may enroll in graduate nursing courses as unclassified students. Please contact us for more information.

Practicum

Practice is an essential component of the graduate nursing program. Practicum courses offer students the opportunity to develop and integrate the knowledge and skills necessary for evidence-based advanced practice. If required by the facility, cost for placement is the responsibility of the student.

• Students in the Nursing Education program must complete a minimum of 175 hours of supervised online and onsite practicum.
• Students must maintain an active license in the state where practicum requirements are completed.
• All RN licenses must remain unencumbered throughout the program.

*NOTE: Students in any nursing major may be required to undergo drug testing in order to successfully complete practicum requirements.

Completion Requirements

• All credits required in the course with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Minimum grade of “B” in each specialty course.
• Satisfactory fulfillment of all practicum and program requirements.
• Program must be completed within four (4) years from the date of enrollment. Fees are associated with various courses and are subject to change. Students who extend beyond the maximum time to complete the program may incur more fees.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a certificate.

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). IWU is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing(AACN). The School of Nursing is also a member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, www.nonpf.org.