A. Advisor

The faculty advisor for all MSN students will be the Director of the MSN program unless otherwise designated. The role of the faculty advisor is to mentor and provide career guidance to students. Advisors may also serve on the student’s project committee. Additional advising by Student Services will help students enroll in courses, assist students in meeting important deadlines and comply with college requirements such as licensure, HIPAA, or criminal background check.

B. Plan of Study

Your plan of study is important to your progression through the program. Every effort is made to facilitate your timely progression. We will work with you if your plan of study needs to be changed due to illness or other major life events, but it may delay your progress through the program. To request a change in your plan of study, contact the College of Nursing’s Felton Student Success Center or your advisor who will contact the Felton Student Success Center. You received your individual plan of study upon admission, should you need another copy, contact the Felton Student Success Center. The contact information for the Felton Student Success Center is as follows: kara-avis@uiowa.edu (319-467-4405)

C. Work Schedule

Please be realistic about the balance of working and taking courses.