Family Health Nursing

Requirements for the master\'s program are:

• A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program,
  
• An undergraduate scholastic average of 3.0 or better,
  
• Official transcripts, from all of your previous degree coursework (Associates and Bachelors in Nursing) as well as any completed or in progress graduate courses.
  
• An introductory course in statistics. Course grade must be on transcripts
  
• License to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Out of state RN licenses are accepted for application review, but all accepted students will need to obtain Massachusetts License prior to practicum courses.
  
• Experience working as an RN prior to enrolling in Advanced Health Assessment and subsequent Specialty courses.
  
• A resume, summarizing educational and professional nursing experience and any other related honors, special skills or certifications.
  
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from nursing faculty, supervisors or nurse leader in your organization. All recommendations should be sent to graduate admissions using the link and if addendum documents are attached they should be on hospital/school/agency letterhead and signed by the author of the recommendation. Recommendation should address your academic ability and professional qualifications as well as your potential for success in a graduate NP program. \xc2\xa0
  
• Written Statement: A goal statement that briefly highlights relevant work history and immediate and long term professional goals as an advanced-practice nurse. Goal statements should be congruent with the specialty tacks offered at UMass-Lowell (FNP or AGNP) and demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the advanced practice nurse in ambulatory, long term care settings.
  
• Computer literacy with WORD, email, internet searches and electronic learning platforms and programs.
  
• Completed application and fees.
  
• GRE\'s are not required fro the MS program