Troy University

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program is conducted on the Montgomery campus (340 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104; phone # 334-834-2320). The ASN Program offers preparation for practice as a registered nurse and may serve as a basis for further nursing education. This program requires 70 semester hours for completion. Upon successful completion of required courses, the student is awarded the Associate of Science in Nursing degree. Please refer to the ASN Program Student Learning Outcomes in the ASN Quick Links (above left) for additional information.

The ASN graduate is eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). The Registered Nurse who holds the ASN degree is prepared to practice in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings where policies and procedures are specified and guidance is available.

RN to BSN Program Details

The RN to BSN/MSN track features:

Online coursework and personalized clinical schedules allowing maximum flexibility in managing work, family, and educational responsibilities

Two semesters or four semesters BSN Clinical Nursing Sequence

Students can complete the clinical nursing sequence for the BSN degree in 2 semesters and complete the MSN Clinical Specialist or Nursing Informatics Specialist in 4 additional semester or complete the Family Nurse Practitioner in 5 additional semesters

Highly qualified and caring faculty who are experienced with online teaching

Advanced coursework in:

Clinical Nutrition

Health Assessment

Public Health Nursing

Leadership/Management

Advanced Nursing

Research and Evidence in Nursing Practice
Informatics in Nursing

Opportunity to take a graduate nursing course while finishing requirements for BSN degree.

Excellent Graduation rates of 90% or higher

Progression into Graduate Nursing Programs: 50 % or more go on to Graduate Nursing Programs.

Advancement of evidence based clinical decisions and APA writing skills

Minimal periodic live meetings required on campus.

Graduates of the RN to MSN track will be prepared as advanced practice nurses with clinical expertise and the knowledge and skills to assume a leadership role in the healthcare system.

BSN Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) program is designed to develop expertise necessary for nurses in the rapidly changing health care field. Faculty are well qualified and are committed to teaching students how to be excellent nurses. Their goal is to assist each individual student to reach their maximum potential, and to prepare each student for the licensing examination (NCLEX) which each graduate takes upon completion of the BSN Degree in order to become a Registered Nurse.

The Bachelor of Science (BSN) program, located on the Troy campus, offers many career opportunities. The graduate may choose to work in a variety of positions and in areas such as community health, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, oncology, surgery, geriatrics, recovery room, and intensive care or critical care. The BSN prepared nurse is qualified to function in situations which are complex and require self-direction.

A BSN Degree can be earned in approximately four and a half years – four semesters are needed to complete General Studies courses for the BSN program and five semesters are spent taking nursing courses. Students are accepted for admission to the BSN program in the Spring and Fall terms on the Troy Campus. Deadlines for receipt of BSN applications are March 15 for fall and September 15 for spring. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is awarded the BSN degree and may then apply to the Alabama Board of Nursing to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

At Troy University you will find opportunities for:

College life and benefits
Cultural activities and college sports
Work and study with experts in nursing
Financial assistance
Preparation for graduate study

MSN Program Details

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered online and based on TROY campuses in Montgomery, Troy, and Phenix City. The MSN is designed to provide graduates of baccalaureate programs in nursing the opportunity to develop the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for leadership positions in nursing. The MSN program prepares clinical nurse specialists in Adult Health Nursing, Maternal-Infant Health Nursing, and Nursing Informatics, and nurse practitioners as Family Nurse Practitioners. The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate option is available for MSN-prepared nurses.

The MSN degree is awarded on completion of course work with a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA), fulfillment of candidacy requirements and successful completion of the required comprehensive examination.
Students may enroll for full-time or part-time study. Students are accepted for admission to all tracks for part-time study every semester or full-time study in the fall semester. The program is offered online. Courses are offered online with clinical experiences

Admission Process & Criteria

Persons seeking admission to the MSN program must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, Troy University and the School of Nursing.

Steps for Admission to Troy University and the School of Nursing:

Submit Application for Admission with a $50.00 application fee. (The application fee is not necessary if you have attended Troy University previously.)
In addition, a $20.00 application fee to the School of Nursing is required prior to actual enrollment in any School of Nursing program.
Submit a completed Supplemental Information Sheet.
Have official transcripts submitted directly from all colleges attended.
Have official MAT or GRE test scores submitted directly to Troy University.
Submit proof of current unencumbered RN licensure in the state where clinical course requirements will be met.
Submit two letters of professional reference.

Admission Requirements for MSN Program:

Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited university and a nationally accredited nursing program (NLNAC or CCNE).
Acceptable undergraduate grade-point average (see Troy University Graduate Catalog).
Acceptable scores on the MAT or GRE (see Troy University Graduate Catalog).
Undergraduate health assessment course or the equivalent.
Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state where clinical course requirements will be met.
Two letters of professional reference.
Ability to perform Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression.
Minimum of one year experience as a registered nurse is required for the Family Nurse Practitioner track.

The application and all supporting documents must be completed and on file in order to be reviewed by the MSN Admission Committee. The application along with all supporting documentation should be mailed to: Troy University, Office of Admissions, College of Health and Human Services, 340 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104.

For more information regarding admission requirements or to request an application for admission to Troy University, please contact the Office of Admissions, School of Nursing, 340 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, call (334) 834-2320, or complete the online Information Request form. This form may be submitted electronically or printed and mailed to the School of Nursing.

Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, religion, or handicap in admission or access to its programs.

RN to MSN Program Details

The RN to BSN/MSN track features:

Online coursework and personalized clinical schedules allowing maximum flexibility in managing work, family, and educational responsibilities

Two semesters or four semesters BSN Clinical Nursing Sequence

Students can complete the clinical nursing sequence for the BSN degree in 2 semesters and complete the MSN Clinical Specialist or Nursing Informatics Specialist in 4 additional semester or complete the Family Nurse Practitioner in 5 additional semesters

Highly qualified and caring faculty who are experienced with online teaching

Advanced coursework in:

Clinical Nutrition

Health Assessment

Public Health Nursing

Leadership/Management

Advanced Nursing

Research and Evidence in Nursing Practice
Informatics in Nursing

Opportunity to take a graduate nursing course while finishing requirements for BSN degree.

Excellent Graduation rates of 90% or higher

Progression into Graduate Nursing Programs: 50 % or more go on to Graduate Nursing Programs.

Advancement of evidence based clinical decisions and APA writing skills

Minimal periodic live meetings required on campus.

Graduates of the RN to MSN track will be prepared as advanced practice nurses with clinical expertise and the knowledge and skills to assume a leadership role in the healthcare system.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Details

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a terminal degree that prepares the graduate to provide the most advanced level of nursing care for individuals, families and communities. The outcomes for the program are consistent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) specifications for practice doctoral programs in nursing in accordance with The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program educates the advanced specialty nurse for expert practice in leadership and clinical roles in a practice-focused doctoral program in nursing. TROY’s program enables nurses to become expert nurse leaders and collaborators in solving problems in health care systems. The program infuses the nursing community with qualified educators who can work with students in new practice settings, demonstrating evidence-based approaches to healthcare using strategic problem solving skills. The changing demands of the nation’s complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure high quality patient outcomes.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is awarded on completion of course work with a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA), and fulfillment of candidacy requirements. The successful completion of the comprehensive/qualifying examination is required for the post-BSN student.

Students are admitted in spring each year for enrollment in fall semester. Students may enroll for full-time or part-time study.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is available online.
Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice the graduate will be able to:

Evaluate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines for advanced practice nursing at the highest level.
Design quality, cost effective and innovative nursing care models based on the knowledge of interrelationships among nursing, organizational, political, and economic sciences.
Incorporate systems engineering concepts to prevent and solve complex health care delivery problems.
Translate research to transform nursing practice and support evidence-based nursing practice for diverse patient populations and organizations.
Provide leadership in the integration of technology and information systems for quality improvements in patient care and healthcare systems.
Develop effective practice standards for managing ethical issues inherent in patient care, health care organizations and research.
Initiate changes in health care systems through the design and implementation of health policies that strengthen the health care delivery system.
Evaluate system responses to health and illness as a basis for clinical prevention and population health services in rural and urban settings within a global market.
Demonstrate role competencies in a specialized area of advanced practice nursing as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.