Application Requirements

In addition to the University’s minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:

Education

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution of higher education completed prior to application.
• There are no required prerequisite courses but completion of a biostatistics course within the past two years is recommended.

Transcripts

• Final, official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, even if a degree was not awarded or expected.

Academics

• Minimum overall, science, and nursing GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.

Experience

• At least one year of full-time experience, preferably two, as an RN in a critical care setting at the time of matriculation.

Certification and Licensure

• Current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States, its territories or protectorates.
• CCRN Certification is highly recommended for a competitive application.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• A curriculum vitae (CV) is required as part of the NursingCAS application.

Recommendations

• Provide contact information for three professional references as part of a Curriculum Vitae; submissions of formal letters of recommendation are not required.

Transfer Applicants

• Transfer applicants are not accepted at this time.