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Jul 23, 2009 10:29 PM

Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa


I am applying to the online MSN in Occupational Health Nursing at the University of Iowa. The problem is that I was told that if they do not get enough applicants, they may discontinue the program! They need at least 8 people for a cohort. The application deadline is October 26th for Fall 2010 (it was recently moved up). It's NIOSH funded therefore, most, if not all of your tuition is paid...what a deal! Oh, and there is no GRE required! Yippee!

I'm hoping they get enough applicants to keep the program going so I'm spreading the word!

Here is their website:

http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/h...c-nursing.html

And a sample plan of study:

http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/h...sample-pos.pdf

If they don't continue the program or I don't get in, then I'll take the GRE and apply to North Carolina's program. I sure am hoping they continue this program and that I'm accepted!


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No. 1
Old Jul 26, 2009, 06:50 AM

Smile Re: Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa
Thanks for the post! I am interested since it is online and I live in New Jersey. Can you tell me aprox what percentage does NIOSH offer? Also, what is the credit hour cost?

Thanks,

Lilly
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from lynnr_98
Old Jul 26, 2009, 11:48 AM

Default Re: Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa
Hi Lilly,

According to their website, it's 100% if you attend full-time and 100% of the Occ Health Nursing students receive support; Not sure what the tuition rate it though, but guess it doesn't matter if they're paying for it!

Occupational Health Nursing
Focus is on providing nursing care in the work place. In cooperation with the College of Public Health, students will learn about industrial hygiene, safety policy and regulation, hazard and safety assessment, toxicology, ergonomics, and the clinical management of occupational illnesses. Specialized courses specific to case management, injury prevention, and agricultural health.

This program offers funding for students – tuition paid (for part- and full-time students) and monthly stipend (for full-time students). 100% of Occ Health Nursing students receive financial support. Most receive 100% tuition paid and full-time students are eligible for a monthly stipend.

33 semester hours
Full and part-time study available
Fall admission
I still think it sounds too good to be true...to actually get a MSN and not go into more debt! I still owe almost $30k from my BSN, so without a program like this, I'd have to put off a masters for awhile. I'm crossing my fingers I get in and they continue the program.

Lynn
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Old Jul 26, 2009, 05:39 PM

Default Re: Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa
Lynn,

Thanks for your info. I am going to check it out tomorrow. Keep us posted on what happens. Hopefully, our sister (and brother) OHN's out there will give us some feedback if they've done the online course or know some things they can pass on to us! And of course, hopefully the minimum of candidates will be met to run the program in 2010.

Thanks,

Lilly
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