Admission

Master's Programs

Completed applications for the Nurse Educator program will be due in the School of Nursing Graduate Program office by May 17, 2013 for Fall 2013 admission. Applicants have already been admitted to the FNP program for classes starting Fall 2013.

If you are interested in being contacted for the mandatory information session held in January 2014 for admisstion to programs with classes starting in Fall 2014, please contact Kim at the phone number or email address below.

Kim Fortin
Phone: 952-818-8884 (V)
Email: kimberly.fortin@mnsu.edu 

For the NE and FNP programs, applicants submit materials simultaneously to 1) the Graduate Programs, School of Nursing and 2) the College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGS&R). The CGS&R reviews the University Graduate Application and forwards the student transcript to the School of Nursing for review. The School of Nursing reviews the information from the CGS&R along with the School of Nursing Graduate Programs Admission information to make admission decisions. 

Graduate Programs
School of Nursing
7700 France Ave.
Edina, MN 55435
Kim Fortin
Phone: 952-818-8884 (V)
Email: kimberly.fortin@mnsu.edu

College of Graduate Studies & Research
Minnesota State University
115 Alumni Foundation Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507 389-2321 (V)
Email: grad@mnsu.edu
Website: http://grad.mnsu.edu

Admission Requirements for Masters Degree Programs in Nursing

University Graduate Application

1. Admission to the Minnesota State University (MSU) College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGS&R). See the Application Requirements; for the online application go to:  grad.mnsu.edu/applying/
2. Official copies of transcript(s) from each institution attended for graduate study as evidence of graduation with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited graduate program in nursing.
3. Satisfactory scores on the TOEFL test for international or non-English speaking students.

Program Application

1. Completion of Minnesota State University (MSU) [PDF] School of Nursing Graduate Programs Application form. (60 KiB)
2. BSN/BS/BA degree* from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited school of nursing as verified by transcript sent to the CGS&R.
3. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. If GPA < 3.00, the student’s Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores must be submitted along with the application.
4. Current RN licensure with eligibility for licensure in Minnesota. If you do not have a paper copy of your license that does not have an updated expiration date,  you can get one at the Board of Nursing website.
5. Applicants must have two (2) years of post-BSN nursing experience.
6. One professional reference from current or recent supervisor. Please use this [PDF] School of Nursing Reference Form (327 KiB).
7. Professional resume including:
   1. Name, address, phone, cell phone, email, and any other contact information
   2. Education (degree, institution, major, date degree conferred)
   3. RN Licensure #
   4. Certifications
   5. Professional employment history as a registered nurse (institution, city, state, position title, dates, percent time worked)
   6. Honors, awards, and scholarships
   7. Professional organization memberships
   8. Leadership positions/involvement in professional organizations and employment situations (past and current)
   9. Scholarly activities including publications, professional presentations, research activities, and or consultation (local, regional, national, international)
   10. Professional service activities
8. A professional goal statement essay written on-site (Edina at the MSU site at 7700 France Ave. S.) while attending a graduate nursing programs admission session
9. Applicants who successfully fulfill all the above requirements may be invited for an on-site interview as a part of the application process

Advising

Students are assigned an academic advisor upon admission to the program. Guidance is provided for course scheduling and registration, as well as completion of the finalized plan of study.