Nursing: Direct Entry as Second Degree (MIDAS)
The Master of Science in Nursing: Direct Entry as Second Degree, the MIDAS program, is designed for mature, goal-directed persons who have a bachelor degree in a discipline other than nursing who wish to be a licensed registered nurse (RN).
The Xavier MIDAS program is unique in that the program imbeds the new clinical nurse leader (CNL) role. The clinical nurse leader is a futuristic nursing model developed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to prepare new nursing leaders in the health care delivery system. The MIDAS program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
The 20 month MIDAS program (two academic years with a summer in between) is a full-time program of study. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). The student will graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). For the statement on baccalaureate equivalency for MIDAS graduates, click here.
Objectives
The graduate of the program of study leading to the Master of Science in Nursing degree will:
- Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge from the humanities and the sciences, including nursing, and evaluate it for its use in guiding nursing research and practice.
- Exhibit competence and confidence when assuming role responsibilities as a graduate with advanced level preparation.
- Exemplify moral and ethical leadership through a concern for others, the management of nursing care, and a commitment to professional excellence in the delivery of health care and the profession.
- Evaluate issues and opportunities in health care delivery from ethical, sociopolitical, technological, and historical frameworks while providing leadership for change.
- Validate and extend nursing knowledge through interpretation of and collaboration in nursing research.
- Communicate orally and in writing in a scholarly manner.
- Develop in-depth knowledge in a concentrated area of study.
MIDAS Concentration Objectives
- Successful completion of course content necessary for licensure as a registered nurse.
- Apply art and science of nursing to the role of the clinical nurse leader.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
- Prerequisite courses required:
- Anatomy and physiology (lectures and labratories),
- microbiology(lecture only),
- statistics.
- Graduate Nursing Application
- $35.00 application fee
- One official transcript from all colleges/universities attended.
- Official copy of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
- Three references
- Current resume
- Personal essay describing motivation for nursing career and ability for two-years of full-time study.
- A personal interview may be required.
- International students must submit additional documents for admission as required by the University. Contact the Office of Graduate Services at (513) 745-3360 for further information.
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Applying for Admission to the MIDAS Program
Admission to the MIDAS program is competitive. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis for each Fall entry cohort. There is no application deadline, but it is advisable to apply early to avoid the possibility of being placed on a waiting list. Early application also provides the benefit of transcript evaluation and guidance regarding prerequisite courses (two semesters of anatomy and physiology lectures and labs, one semester or quarter of microbiology, and one statistics course.
Application Materials (PDF files):
- Letter to prospective MIDAS applicants
- MIDAS Fact Sheet (including curriculum plan)
- MIDAS Application Form
- Instructions for personal essay and resume
- Reference Request Form (3 needed)
- Cost of program and financial assistance overview
- Transcript request form
- Partial list of approved prerequisite courses
Questions may be directed to Marilyn Gomez, Director of Nursing Student Services, at gomez@xavier.edu.
International students must submit additional documents for admission as required by the University. Contact the Office of Graduate Services at (513) 745-3360 for further information.