The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is designed to prepare nurses who demonstrate advanced practice nursing skills, professional leadership, and foster a research climate in the practice of nursing. The MSN degree offers the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Adult-Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nursing Education Leadership (NEL), and Nursing Healthcare Systems Leadership (HSL) options.
The University of Southern Indiana Graduate Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036-1120, (202) 887-6791.
The following faculty are responsible for the APRN clinical courses. Each faculty is academically prepared and credentialed in the area they teach and meet requirements needed for graduate nursing programs to be nationally accredited. Further information about faculty or the program can be found on the USI website, USI.edu/health, or by calling 812-465-1154.
Clinical Faculty Information
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Program
Dr. M. Jane Swartz
Adjunct – Nursing
Graduate Nursing Director