Additional Admissions Requirements for MS in Nursing

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, 100 Internet-based, OR
IELTS:  7.0 total band

In addition to meeting basic requirements for admission to the Graduate School, applicants for graduate study in nursing must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program with an upper division major in nursing with a “B” average (3.0 or higher on a 4.0 point grading system).
2. Current licensure as an RN or eligibility for licensure.
3. Professional nursing liability insurance.
4. 1500 hours of documented nursing practice experience.
5. Completed approved statistical methods course within the last 5 years.
6. Completed application to the Graduate Nursing program. These documents can be obtained at Graduate Nursing Program.
7. FBI background check. Drug screening.
8. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Total enrollment in the Master of Science in Nursing program may vary depending upon available clinical facilities and qualified faculty. Applicants are selected competitively from those qualified for the master’s program. Applicants should check with the Graduate Nursing office for application deadlines.