Nursing Education and Faculty Role

ADMISSION CRITERIA (Summer start only)

1. Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse
2. A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
3. A BSN QPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
4. A minimum of 1 year full-time work experience as a registered nurse is required prior to registration in clinical or specialty courses
5. An interview with faculty may be required (in person, online or by phone)
6. Students must meet the Technical Standards for Admission.

Required MSN OrientationAll new MSN students must attend a mandatory virtual orientation in May 2016.

Prerequisites

• Undergraduate statistics course
• Undergraduate physical assessment course
• Computer literacy (including the ability to send and download attachments) or completed courses in word processing, spreadsheet, database management and presentation graphics

Transfer Credits (Advanced Standing) RequestsTransfer credits must meet the following criteria:

• Maximum of 9 MSN level credits from an accredited university and approved nursing program may be transferred
• Minimum grade of "B" or higher
• Credits may not have been applied to a previous degree
• Credits taken within the past 5 years

Procedure for requesting Transfer Credits:

1. Complete the Request for Advanced Standing Form.
2. Request official transcript(s) for all requested transfer courses.
3. Submit the Request for Advanced Standing form, the official transcript(s), and the course syllabus with other application materials.
4. Your request will be evaluated by the Graduate Admissions Committee.

The admissions process for nursing graduate studies is handled exclusively by the School of Nursing.

1. Complete the online application. If transcripts will be sent under a different name, i.e. maiden or former name, please indicate that name.

2. Provide two professional reference letters - one academic, one employment. Send this link to your references to complete: Graduate Reference FormBy forwarding this link to your references, you waive your right to view the recommendations.

3. Mail the following to the School of Nursing - MSN Progra):

• Current curriculum vitae (CV): a complete resume with dated work and practice, honors, awards, publications and presentations
• Copy of current unencumbered RN license
• Description of professional goals and how you plan to use advanced nursing knowledge in your future. This goal statement should be 1-2 typed pages, double-spaced, on separate sheet(s)
• Copy of course syllabus for prerequisite courses: statistics and physical assessment
• The Request for Advanced Standing Form and supporting documents, if requesting advanced standing

4. Arrange for these documents to be sent directly to the School of Nursing - MSN Program:

• Official ADN or Diploma transcript (if applicable)
• Official BSN transcript
• Official transcripts for prerequisite courses, if not included on BSN program transcript
• Official transcripts of Master\'s-level courses, if requesting advanced standing

5. If you are interested in graduate aid, you must complete the
Graduate Financial Aid Application and mail directly to the Financial Aid Office.

6. If you are accepted, a non-refundable $250.00 deposit will be required to reserve your place in class.