Master of Science in Nursing

The admission requirements are used to identify those applications who are most likely to complete the program. Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing must provide the following information for admission:

• Applicants must submit a recent resume listing all professional experience. Also, applicants must be employed as a registered nurse for a minimum of one year in an acute direct patient care setting at the time of application.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Official BSN transcripts, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, including course work in statistics, research, and physical assessment.
• Verification of a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the state of residence or APRN certification in states where the APRN is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one license that is both an RN and an APRN license.
• A personal goal statement to reflect personal and professional career goals for graduate education (rationale and goals for the selected area of advanced practice must be included).
• Two letters of recommendation from professionals at the Master’s or Doctoral level, such as a registered nurse or physician, who can attest to the applicant’s ability to be successful in our program, aligning with program outcomes.