Graduation from a baccalaureate nursing program, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in state of practice
Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from ADN degree if applicable, OR
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from BSN degree; OR
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA from post BSN, graduate level coursework of no less than 6 credit hours
Successful completion of a Statistics course and Nursing Research course (3 credit hours each)
- Equivalent courses must be taken prior to or concurrent with the first graduate-level nursing course with a grade “B” or above.
- If a student does not receive a grade of “B” or above in a bridge course, the student may not repeat the course and will be dismissed from the program.
A current resume or curriculum vitae
Two completed Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences' recommendation forms
- One reference must be from a nurse with a master's degree or doctoral degree in the specialty for which you are applying
- One reference should be from your current supervisor or manager
- Letters from persons deemed to have a conflict of interest will not be accepted, e.g. relatives or persons in a reporting position to the applicant.
Essay of 500 words addressing the following:
- How your work and life experiences prepared you for graduate studies
- How graduate study will facilitate achievement of your short and long terms goals in your chosen track
- How the Lewis University Mission integrates with your personal and professional identity
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Complete an application for graduate admission.
Submit official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0 (conditional admission available to those with GPA < 3.0 (Effective for fall 2013)
Submit a professional resume.
Provide two recommendation forms.
Complete an admission checklist.

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