To be admitted into the Master of Science, Nursing program:
- An earned bachelor’s degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students who graduated from a non-programmatically accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Admission is not guaranteed. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and accompanied by equivalencies from an accredited Credential Evaluation Agency.
- If undergraduate GPA is less than 2.5, a minimum GMAT score of 400 or a GRE composite score of 150 (or 900) required.
- A current unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse in the United States. Out of state applicants must be eligible for endorsement by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Applicants with a foreign degree who lack academic experience in an English language environment must demonstrate English proficiency, which can be established through one of the following:
- Meeting Florida Board of Nursing English competency examinations’ requirements.
- A score of 62 or above on the Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) in each section with an acceptable level (intermediate or fair and above).
- Score of 5.5 on the IELTS or a 44 on the PTEA.
- Completion of a-six credit English Graduate Preparatory Course (ENG 1120 & ENG 1130) offered in one semester.
- Completion of ENC 1101, ENC 1102 and SPC 1017.
- A completed program application.
- Two letters of recommendations from professional references who can attest to the candidate’s potential for advanced practice studies and leadership. One letter must be from a supervisor or a faculty.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- An official (sealed) transcript from undergraduate nursing institution.
- A written essay of a minimum of 250 words depicting reason for pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
- An entrance interview (Students will be accepted based on their qualifications, merits, professional experiences, and contributions to the nursing profession).
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required for online classes.
To be admitted into the Post Graduate Certificates:
- An earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students who graduated from a non-programmatically accredited institution and meet all other admission requirements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Admission is not guaranteed.
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and accompanied by equivalencies from an accredited Credential Evaluation Agency.
- Students seeking entry into an MSN Post-Graduate Certificate must provide evidence of successful graduate-level completion of three core courses in 1) Advanced Physical/Health Assessment, 2) Advanced Pathophysiology, and 3) Advanced Pharmacology, from a programmatically accredited institution.
- Students seeking entry into an MSN Post-Graduate Certificate must provide evidence of successful graduate-level content in Health Promotion/Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis/Disease Management, from a programmatically accredited institution. Valid evidence may include a course syllabus, with delineated Course and Student Learning Outcomes.
- Current unrestricted license as a professional registered nurse in the United States. Out of state applicants must be eligible for endorsement by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- A completed program application.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references who can attest to the candidate’s potential for advanced practice studies and leadership. One letter must be from a supervisor or a faculty.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Official (sealed) transcript from graduate nursing institution.
- A written essay of a minimum of 250 words depicting the reason for pursuing an advanced degree in nursing.
- Entrance Interview – (Students will be accepted based on their qualifications, merits, professional experiences, and contributions to the nursing profession).
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required for online classes.
