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Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Application Requirements

Specializations in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Education

  • Possession of a B.S.N. from an accredited program, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • One year of work experience as a registered professional nurse and one year experience in the enrolled specialty track before beginning the clinical specialty practicums.
  • A personal statement (one to two pages) outlining professional goals.
  • Two letters of recommendation. One year of clinical experience is necessary to begin the clinical specialty.
  • A college-level course in health assessment. (An appropriate continuing education course may be substituted at the program director’s discretion.)
  • A current RN license and proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.
  • Résumé.

Nursing Certificate and Endorsement Programs:

Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master’s)

  • Possession of a master’s degree in nursing and a year of experience in the enrolled specialty track.
  • A current RN license, a year of current experience as a registered nurse, and proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.
  • A personal statement (one to two pages) outlining professional goals.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • A college-level course in health assessment. (An appropriate continuing education course may be substituted at the program director’s discretion.)
  • Résumé.

School Nursing Endorsements; School Nursing (Non-Instructional and Instructional)

  • Possession of a BSN degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • A current RN license and proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for MSN and Post-Master’s Nursing programs are July 15 for the Fall.

The deadline for the School Nursing endorsement programs are April 1 for Fall.