Section: Graduation, FNP Certification and Licensure | Resources for Nursing Students- MSN |  

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  • General

    Welcome to Marian University MSN Program!


    We are excited that you are a member of our nursing team!  On this page you will find resources to help navigate your progression through the program.  

    Please be sure to read all modules and information provided to you.

    All efforts are made to keep this information up to date.  

    If you find information that is inaccurate, out of date, or links that do not work, please email nursing@marianuniversity.edu to report the problem.  


    • Important Dates and Details

      Subject to change - review frequently

      Updated 9/4/2025 (addition of Medical College of Wisconsin)

      Key:

      PRF = Preceptor Request Form

      a = employees only

      b = do not reach out directly to a preceptor

      c = resume & cover letter required

      FALL SEMESTER PRACTICUM PLANNING

      PRF Due Date Agency
      February 15 Ascension Aspirusab

      Advocate Aurorabc  Limited practicum experience available, $500/semester fee.  Contact Marian's Clinical Placement Coordinator to discuss.
      March 15 Preveabc Fort Health Care Primary Care Associates of Appletonb
      Gunderson Health Systembc
      April 1 Froedtertabc Thedacareab Marshfield Clinicb Medical College of Wisconsinbc Any other agencies not specifically listed
      April 15 SSM UW Healthbc Bellin Healtha    
      May 15 Children's Wisconsinc 
      		      

      SPRING SEMESTER PRACTICUM PLANNING

      PRF Due Date Agency  
      July 15 Preveabc Gunderson Health Systembc      
      August 15 Thedacareab Primary Care Associates of Appletonb Aspirusab Fort Health Care  
      September 1 SSM Froedtertabc Ascension Marshfield Clinicb Medical College of Wisconsinbc
      September 15 UW Healthbc Bellin Healtha Any other agencies not specifically listed
      October 15 Children's Wisconsinc Advocate Aurorabc Limited practicum experience available, $500/semester fee.  Contact Marian's Clinical Placement Coordinator to discuss.

    • Respondus Monitor (webcam + screen recording) Practice Quiz -Subscription Required

      Running this practice quiz will force the student to pay for an annual subscription to Respondus Monitor (webcam + screen recording), which utilizes video monitoring.

      DO NOT PURCHASE A SUBSCRIPTION UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR.

    • Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz (NO webcam or screen recording)

      Running this practice quiz will allow the students to test whether Responds LockDown Browser works on their computer.  This version does not require a subscription to use.

    • Do you need accommodations?  Reach out to Accessibility Services for help. File

    • MSN Student Feedback to Graduate Program Committee URL
      Hello MSN Students,


      We'd love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your honest feelings about how things are going in the nursing program using the link provided above. Your input is crucial and will help us improve the program for all students.

      You are invited to share concerns, feedback, or suggestions related to the overall operation of the MSN program and how we can better support the student body. This includes topics like resource availability, curriculum structure, and general program policies.

      Please note the following important distinction:
       
      • ✅ Appropriate Concerns for the form: Program structure, student resource needs, general policies, and systemic support issues.
      • ❌ Inappropriate Concerns for the form: Issues related to an individual student's performance in a specific course (e.g., a grade dispute or concerns about a single assignment). For these individual, course-specific concerns, you must contact the course instructor directly. If escalation is required, please follow the formal reporting structure outlined in the Student Handbook.
      The insights you share here will be discussed at our next Graduate Program Meeting, held on the second Friday of each month (during the fall and spring semesters).  If you'd like to join the conversation in person, feel free to email Dr. Janet Teske, the Graduate Program Director, at jjteske86@marianuniversity.edu. 

      We'll be sure to provide an update after the meeting to address your feedback.

      Thanks so much, 
      The Nursing Department at Marian University
    • Dear Nursing Students,
       
      By now, you have likely seen the announcement from President Sadoff regarding the transition to a single University Commencement ceremony each May. While this marks a change in the broader university schedule, I want to reach out to provide clarity and reassurance regarding our cherished nursing tradition.
       
      The Marian University Nursing Program will continue to hold two Pinning Ceremonies every year. Regardless of the changes to the larger commencement schedule, we remain committed to honoring our graduates at the conclusion of their specific journeys. 
       
      Our schedule will remain as follows:
      The nursing pin is a symbol with deep historical roots, popularized by Florence Nightingale. While the tradition is universal, the pin itself is personal. Each nursing school designs its own unique pin, creating a lasting symbol of the specific institution where a nurse began their journey.  The Marian University pin carries a particularly special legacy: it was designed by our very first graduating class in 1968. When you wear it, you aren't just wearing a symbol of nursing; you are wearing the history of our program.
       
      Holding a separate Pinning Ceremony does not diminish your achievement; it enhances it. By maintaining our December ceremony for our winter and summer grads, we ensure that your specific milestone is celebrated in the moment it is reached.
       
      While Commencement is a broad academic celebration of your degree, Pinning is an intimate, nursing-specific rite of passage. It allows us the time and space to focus solely on the nursing profession and the unique bond you share with your faculty and peers. This is your moment to be recognized for the "heart and science" you bring to the bedside.
      We look forward to celebrating your hard work, your resilience, and your entry into this noble profession.
       
      Sincerely,
      Dr. Cheryl Seelig
      Associate Dean of Nursing
      Chief Nursing Officer 
      Marian University
      p: 920.923.7603
      c: 920.716.1884 
      w: marianuniversity.edu
      e: ckseelig20@marianuniversity.edu
    • 04/08/2026 Announcement Regarding the Transition to Once-a-Year Start File
FNP Competencies
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Graduation, FNP Certification and Licensure

  • Graduation, FNP Certification and Licensure

    The information on this page is accurate to the best of the Nursing Department's knowledge.  Requirements and procedures are subject to change at any time.  If you discover information that is out of date, missing, or links that no longer work, please email clinicalpaperwork@marianuniversity.edu so the information may be corrected.

     

    The most reliable information will come directly from the organizations or agencies involved in the credentialing process.  Be sure to carefully review all websites, application forms, and instructions.


    Last update: 05/05/2026


    • Step 1: Determine which exam you are going to take and apply for the exam:

      • American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC
        • Process may be started no more than 1 month prior to the program completion date.
        • (Fee as of 05/05/2026 is up to $395.  Discounts may be applied for professional membership affiliations.)
      • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - AANP
        • Process may be started no more than 6 months prior to the program completion date.
        • (Fee as of 05/05/2026 is up to $365.  Discounts may be applied for online application and for professional membership affiliations.)

      Not sure which one is right for you?  Here are some blog posts that may help you decide:

      Questions about the process or the details?  Reference the FAQ page for each agency for the most accurate and up to date information:

       

    • Step 2: Submit Education Verification Documents (after graduation)

      Submit a request via Sabre Net (redirect to Parchment) for your official transcript to be sent to the national certifying body of your choice (ANCC or AANP).  This does not happen automatically and is only initiated by you.

      ANCC - Validation of APRN Form - Complete the form, which has been started for you and is attached below.  Follow the instructions on the form for submission.

      AANP - please let clinicalpaperwork@marianuniversity.edu know if there is a downloadable form.  We couldn't find one on the website.

    • ANCC Validation of Education Form File

    • Step 3: Apply for your Wisconsin License

      To start your Wisconsin licensure application (early or after graduation) and find ALL the information you need to complete in order to get licensed visit the Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber page on the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) website.  

      Review the Credentialing Information for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification Applicants and follow all steps.

      (Fee as of 05/05/2026 $73.)

      Form 2367 Certification of Master's Degree will be sent to you via Adobe Sign within 7 days of graduation.   The email from Adobe Sign will have a sender's name of, "Marian University Nursing via Adobe Acrobat Sign <adobesign@adobesign.com", with a subject line of, "Marian  University Nursing requests your signature on [document title]".  

      You must have your 10-digit PAR number from the LicensE site to complete the form.  You receive the PAR number by starting the application for licensure and paying the fee to DSPS.  Do not submit form 2367 without entering the PAR number in the "application number" field.  

      Once you complete your portion of the form, it will automatically be sent to the Graduate Program Director for signature.  The Graduate Program Director will finalize the form and submit it to DSPS on your behalf.  DSPS will reject this form if it is received from you.   Adobe Sign will send you a copy of the completed form for your records.

       

    • Step 4: Apply for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

      Your DEA number allows you to write prescriptions for controlled substances.  

      Do not start this step until you have passed your AANP or ANCC exam and received your license from the State of Wisconsin.

      You will need to complete DEA form 224 (mid level practitioner).

      (Fee as of 05/05/2026 is $888/3 years.)

    • Step 5: Apply for your National Provider Identification (NPI)

      Your NPI number allows you to submit bills/claims to insurance companies for the services you provide.

      First you need to make an account with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Identity and Access Management System.  Once the account is created you will use the same login information for the NPI website.

FNP Competencies
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