Nursing Education and Faculty Role (MSN)

To qualify for our online MSN program, you must:

• Hold a current, unencumbered RN license.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (nursing or non-nursing) from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA or higher. BSN degree preferred.
• Have completed an undergraduate statistics course with a “C” or higher or a graduate statistics course with a “B” or higher.
  
  We prefer at least one year of full-time work experience as an RN prior to registration in the clinical or specialty courses. Strong leadership experience is preferred.

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Professional goal statement
• Official transcript(s)
• Two electronically submitted references (one academic and one professional in a supervisory role)
  • The supervisor reference letters must come from a direct supervisor who is responsible for your performance evaluation
  • If you have been out of school more than five years, please speak with your Enrollment Advisor for advice
• An interview may be required

• A maximum of 9 graduate credits, completed within the past 5 years from a previously earned graduate degree, may be transferred.
• A grade of “B” or higher is required.
• The Advanced Standing Request form must be submitted during the admissions process for transfer credits to be considered.