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 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 is awarded the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
The Xavier MIDAS program is unique in that it imbeds the new clinical nurse leader (CNL) role. The MIDAS graduate, after obtaining RN licensure, is eligible to sit for the clinical nurse leader certification examination. The clinical nurse leader is an generalist clinician with education at the master's degree level who delivers nursing care at the point of care. The CNL role is a national initiative developed in 2004 by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to address fragmentation in health care delivery. It is a proactive, integrative and comprehensive role that assists direct care providers in bringing the best of health care science and practice to the point of care. For further information regarding the CNL role, visit the AACN website
The MIDAS student is also prepared as a holistic nurse. A holistic nurse and his/her client mutually plan goals that facilitate wellness, health, healing and well-being. After obtaining RN licensure, the MIDAS student is eligible to sit for the holistic nurse certification examination. For more information regarding holistic nursing, visit the American Holistic Nurses' Certification Corporation website.
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Objectives
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Admission Requirements and Application Materials
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 apply early for guidance regarding prerequisite courses and to avoid the possibility of being placed on a waiting list.
- Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
- Prerequisite courses required:
- Anatomy and physiology (lectures and labs) - 2 semesters or 3 quarters
- Microbiology(lecture only) - 1 semester or quarter,
- Statistics - 1 semester or quarter.
- MIDAS 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.
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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.
Questions? Contact Marilyn Gomez, Director of Nursing Student Services, at gomez@xavier.edu.
Graduate Services
Register for an upcoming MIDAS information session (sessions are usually scheduled during the fall and spring semesters).