Master of Science in Nursing

MSN Admission Requirements

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To be considered for admission into our Master of Science in Nursing program, a candidate must submit:
Application for Admission form
  • An associate degree in nursing (ADN) with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (RN-entry only)
  • A bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (BSN-entry only)
  • Official transcripts from each college or university previously attended. An official transcript is one sent directly to the Student Services office by the Registrar of the issuing institution or one forwarded in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
  • Evidence of an unrestricted/unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of residence
  • Professional resume or CV demonstrating the equivalent of one full-time year of experience as a registered nurse (RN-entry) or one full-time year of experience as a registered nurse by the time you intend to start your first practicum course (BSN-entry)
  • Essay of approximately 500 words describing your short- and long-term career goals and how you plan to achieve them (BSN-entry only).
  • Comprehensive background checks requiring fingerprints and drug will be administered after acceptance into the program and at the applicant’s expense. A felony charge and or conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the certification examination or to attain state licensure.
  • Two professional references from a nurse educator, preceptor or immediate supervisor; peers or personal relationships are not acceptable.
  • An interview if requested
If you completed your education in a foreign country, please submit an original copy of a degree credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must indicate previous education at the minimum level of a baccalaureate degree earned at an accredited college or university in the United States.

International Students Applying for Admission

International candidates may be considered for admission into non-licensure leading graduate nursing programs; however, USAHS does not participate in student visa programs for its graduate nursing degree offerings and cannot sponsor students to enter the US for purposes of completing academic or internship requirements. Applicants located in the United States on a non-F-1 student visa can be considered for admission. Prospective students who already hold a non-F-1 student visa allowing for study in the U.S., including clinical placements, are eligible for admission to the MSN program, provided a copy of a valid, unexpired passport reflecting visa status is provided prior to admission and that the individual meets other admission requirements. Students must keep their non-F-1 student visa in good standing throughout the duration of their studies with USAHS, as the University cannot sponsor them for study now or at any point in the future for the MSN program. Students holding a visa that is renewed during their course of study must provide a copy of their updated passport reflecting visa status to the Admissions office. Further, there may be additional requirements for students seeking federal financial aid. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid prior to enrolling and provide any required documents.
All instruction in the MSN program is conducted in English. To be considered, a candidate must submit:
  • Transcripts (original and a translated version, if applicable) and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). One of our MSN degree requirements is that you provide evidence of training at a level equivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
  • Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report if their education was completed in a language other than English or they reside in a non-English speaking country. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210 (computer-based testing) or 89 (IBT – Internet based testing) is required.

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