Dr. Robert Koch, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies at LSON, advises all MSN students and MSN applicants. Questions concerning the MSN program should be directed to the above email address.

Retention

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA ("B"); Grades of "D" or "F" will not apply toward graduate degree (will be computed in GPA)
• No more than 7 hours of "C-", "C" or "C+") will be applied towards degree requirements
• All graduate nursing courses may only be entered twice

Academic Disqualification

• Earns a grade of less than "B" (3.0) in a second graduate level nursing course
• Fails to earn a grade of "B" (3.0) or better when repeating a course
• Willfully misrepresents patient data or clinical practice
• willfully places any patient in physical or emotional jeopardy.
• Is placed on probation by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Fails to disclose a felony conviction.
• Fails to disclose disciplinary action or diversion by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Fails to complete all degree requirements within five years of entering graduate nursing coursework.

EMAIL CONTACT- rakoch@memphis.edu