Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is for baccalaureate prepared nurses. In keeping with the standards for graduate education for advanced practice nursing delineated by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing in the Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nurses, the purpose of the graduate degree in nursing program is to prepare students to assume leadership roles in their particular specialization. Master’s level nursing education is the appropriate level of education for nursing professionals who are seeking roles that require advanced practice skills in order to function as providers and organizers of the health care delivery process.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MSN program at National University, candidates must complete the following nursing prerequisites and nursing requirements:

— Meet the University requirements for graduate study, listed in the General Catalog under admission requirements

— Hold a BSN degree from a State Board of Nursing approved and accredited school of nursing (State Board of Nursing, and CCNE and/or NLNAC)

— Provide proof of current, active, and unencumbered RN license in the State of residence

— Have completed the following prerequisite courses:
   MTH 210 or undergraduate college level course in statistics
   NSG 422 or an equivalent undergraduate course in nursing research methodology and application
   NSG 412, 411, 410, or equivalent undergraduate coursework in Community Health Nursing

— Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA of 2.5- 2.99 will be considered by the MSN admissions committee on a case by case basis.

— Have completed the University Application for Graduate Admissions

— Provide one official transcript from each college or university attended to the Nursing Department

— Have completed the MSN online application

— Have three letters of professional reference

— Provide evidence of current, active professional liability and malpractice insurance coverage throughout the program

— Provide evidence of specified immunizations, a report of a recent physical examination, and current BLS-AED certification

Additional prerequisite requirements:

Students should be proficient in operating a personal computer, including: demonstrated competency in standard computer operating systems and electronic filing systems, basic keyboarding skills, organizing and sorting electronic documents; demonstrated knowledge of standard computer applications to include Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with using internet browsers and standard email systems such as MS Outlook.