MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis College of Graduate and Online Programs EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis College of Graduate and Online Programs EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Choose a university where you can expand your mind and your heart. As the only Catholic university in Indianapolis, we practice values that students interested in the health professions can appreciate. Values like ensuring children and adults of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds have access to high-quality healthcare. Values like treating the causes of illness, not just the symptoms. And values like advancing human health and well-being with the latest treatments, technologies, and research. When you think about getting the knowledge, skills, and experience you need to make your dream job a reality, think about what you value. What type of degree is the right fit for you to advance your career goals? Will you be a full-time student? Or will you work while taking classes on a part-time basis? Can you be on campus for all of your classes or do you want to earn your degree online? Maybe you re looking for a university recognized for excellence in teaching and learning with state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs and faculty mentors who will educate, guide, and challenge you every step of the way. Or you might be looking to advance your career by earning your degree online or through a hybrid of classroom and online teaching. Or perhaps you appreciate a university that has strategic partnerships with top hospitals and healthcare facilities across Indiana. Whatever your educational and career values, we re committed to delivering graduate and online health degree programs that will expand your mind and your heart. With Franciscan values that emphasize being of service to others, Marian University will prepare you for leadership roles that make the world a better place. Creating learning experiences for students through interdisciplinary, interprofessional instruction. The College of Graduate and Online Programs provides rich academic, clinical, and research experiences for students. When you graduate from one of our programs, you ll be career-ready for meaningful roles in today s ever-evolving healthcare environment. Our College of Osteopathic Medicine, which opened in 2013, was the first new medical school in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Graduating in 2017, our first class of 131 new doctors of osteopathic medicine are completing residencies in hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Indiana and across the country. Launched in 2016, our Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program enables students to choose from medical/professional school or research tracks. Our first Doctor of Nursing Practice students began classes in 2017, choosing from family nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist tracks. We created a Master of Science in Nursing program with a focus on nursing education in 2016. In 2017, we made the coursework for our popular RN to BSN degree program available in a fully online format that is ideal for working nurses who want career advancement opportunities. marian.edu 1

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) If you are a BSN-prepared registered nurse (RN) who aspires to practice at an advanced level or who wants to work as a nursing executive, earning a DNP degree can help you reach your career goals. Marian University s DNP program includes two tracks, both of which lead to employment in fields where graduates are in demand, entail a high level of responsibility and earn high salaries. NURSE PRACTITIONERS ARE THE #2 PROFESSION ON U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT S LIST OF THE TOP 100 JOBS FOR 2017. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track As a student who completes our FNP program, you ll be prepared to provide hands-on, culturally competent advanced practice care for children and adults. If you plan to take classes as a full-time student, you will complete the program in seven semesters (shown here). Part-time students can complete the program in about 10 semesters. As an FNP, you will be prepared to work as an independent healthcare practitioner or a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a range of settings from hospitals and clinics to rehabilitation centers and private practices. You ll complete advanced nursing coursework related to pathophysiology, health assessment, pharmacology, differential judgment, diagnostic testing and interpretation, and primary care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, women, and geriatric patients. Courses are delivered face-to-face, online, and in hybrid format. In addition to completing required coursework, you ll complete 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice, including at least 500 practicum hours of populationfocused care. We secure clinical sites and preceptors to ensure you have high-quality, meaningful experiential opportunities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average national salary for FNPs in 2016 was nearly $105,000. FIRST YEAR Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Scientific Foundations Fall Nursing Research Advanced Health Assessment Clinical Differential Judgment Analytical Methods for the Translation of Evidence into Practice Spring Advanced Pharmacology Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation Information Management to Improve Healthcare DNP Project 1: Assessment CREDITS: 31 6 MARIAN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF GRADUATE AND ONLINE ADMISSION

SECOND YEAR Primary Care Adult and Older Adult Program and Systems Planning for Quality Improvement Fall Policy, Organization and Finance of Healthcare Primary Care Pediatric and Adolescent Professional Leadership and Collaboration DNP Project 2: Implementation and Evaluation Spring Integrative Behavioral Health and Family Systems Primary Care Women DNP Project 3: Dissemination THIRD YEAR Primary Care Immersion FNP Comprehensive CREDITS: 8 TOTAL FNP CREDITS: 70 Admission Requirements BSN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 Current, valid RN license Completion of graduate course in epidemiology and biostatistics CREDITS: 31 For complete program information and admission requirements, visit marian.edu/fnp. marian.edu 7

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Track If you complete our full-time, nine-semester nurse anesthesia program, you will be prepared to pursue national certification as a CRNA through the National Board for Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Upon earning your license, you will be eligible to practice in surgical, obstetrical, trauma, and other settings in which anesthesia is administered. As a nurse anesthetist, you will be licensed to administer anesthesia-related care to patients of all ages across the human lifespan in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You ll complete coursework in basic and advanced anesthesia practice, chemistry and physics of anesthesia, neurobiology, physiology and pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology, and health assessment, among others. Courses are delivered face-to-face, online, and in hybrid format. In addition to required coursework, you ll complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of pre-arranged settings working with expert CRNAs and anesthesiologists. You ll be matched with an experienced preceptor in a clinical environment that meets program goals and certification requirements. FIRST YEAR Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Neurobiology Nursing Research Fall Advanced Health Assessment Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice Advanced Pharmacology for NA I Scientific Concepts for Anesthesia Spring Anesthesia Principles I Anesthesia Principles I: Simulation Pharmacology for NA II Information Management to Improve Healthcare Analytical Methods for the Translation of Evidence into Practice CREDITS: 35 8 MARIAN UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF GRADUATE AND ONLINE ADMISSION

SECOND YEAR Systems and Program Planning for Quality Improvement Anesthesia Principles II Anesthesia Principles II: Simulation Basic Clinical Anesthesia Practice I Anesthesia Seminar I: Wellness and Chemical Dependency Fall Policy, Organization and Financing of Healthcare Anesthesia Principles III Anesthesia Principles III: Simulation Clinical Anesthesia Practice II DNP Project 1: Assessment Spring Professional Leadership and Collaboration Anesthesia Seminar II: History and Current Events Clinical Anesthesia Practice III DNP Project 2: Implementation and Evaluation CREDITS: 32 THIRD YEAR Nurse Anesthesia Immersion I DNP Project 3: Dissemination Fall Nurse Anesthesia Immersion II Anesthesia Seminar III: Business of Anesthesia Spring Nurse Anesthesia Immersion III Anesthesia Crisis Management: Simulation CREDITS: 20 TOTAL CRNA CREDITS: 87 Admission Requirements BSN from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 Current, valid RN license One year of critical care experience Completion of graduate course in epidemiology and biostatistics For complete program information and admission requirements, visit marian.edu/crna. IN 2016, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS REPORTED THE MEDIAN SALARY FOR A FULL-TIME CRNA WAS MORE THAN $179,000. marian.edu 9

WHAT ARE YOU MADE OF? Find out at Marian University. Learn more about our graduate and online health professions degrees. You are invited to visit our campus, located just minutes from the heart of downtown Indianapolis. We can arrange for you to meet with faculty and staff advisors who can answer your questions and help you get started. If you live outside the greater Indianapolis area, contact us by phone. We can consult with you to learn more about you, your goals, and how our programs can help you achieve them. To schedule a personal appointment with an admission counselor in the Office of Graduate and Online Admission, email GRadmissions@marian.edu or call 317.955.6297. If you re ready to get started, the first step is to apply for admission at marian.edu/apply. 12 MARIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF GRADUATE AND ONLINE PROGRAMS

Accreditation All of the Marian University undergraduate and graduate degree programs listed in this brochure are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges. Some programs have additional accreditation, including: The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program is also accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). The Doctor of Nursing Practice nurse anesthetist track is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). The RN to BSN program at Marian University is also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

CLINICAL PARTNERSHIP LOCATIONS Key partnerships help build your skill set. PARTIAL LIST OF CLINICAL PARTNERS INCLUDE: Marian University Terre Haute Evansville Fort Wayne Kokomo Indianapolis Bloomington Community Health Network Community Hospital North Community Hospital East Community Hospital South Community Howard Regional Health Indianapolis Endoscopy Center Community Heart and Vascular Hospital North Campus Surgery Center South Campus Surgery Center East Campus Surgery Center Hamilton Surgery Center Hancock Regional Surgery Center St. Vincent Health Network St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital St. Vincent Fishers Hospital St. Vincent Carmel Hospital Peyton Manning Children s Hospital at St. Vincent St. Vincent Women s Hospital St. Vincent Heart Center Indianapolis St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital St. Vincent Mercy Hospital St. Vincent Williamsport Hospital St. Vincent St. Joseph Hospital St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital St. Vincent Clay Hospital St. Vincent Dunn Hospital St. Vincent Jennings Hospital St. Vincent Randolph Hospital St. Vincent Salem Hospital St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital St. Mary s Hospital MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis College of Graduate and Online Programs 3200 Cold Spring Road Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997 FIND OUT WHAT WE RE MADE OF! Contact us: GRadmissions@marian.edu or 317.955.6297 Apply online: marian.edu/apply Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Marian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disabilities in the recruiting and selection of students for admission. Parkview Network Parkview Regional Medical Center Parkview Ortho Hospital Parkview Huntington Hospital Parkview Whitley Hospital Parkview Noble Hospital Parkview LaGrange Hospital Union Hospital Network Union Hospital Franciscan St. Francis Health Network Franciscan St. Francis Health Indianapolis Franciscan St. Francis Health Carmel Additional Partners Fayetteville Regional Hospital Floyd Memorial Hospital Good Samaritan Hospital Hendricks Regional Health Hospital Johnson Memorial Hospital Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center SEP. 2017