Master of Science in Nursing for RNs (RN to MS)

  1. Institute BSN graduates are not required to submit GRE scores.
  2. For RNs with an associate degree or nursing diploma:
  • All applicants must have completed a total of 54 undergraduate general education credits prior to matriculation. Many of these courses may be taken at the community college level, although a minimum of 12 credits must be taken at the upper division (300-400) level.

  • Applicants may meet the general education prerequisite requirements through the College Level Examination Placement (CLEP), or the Excelsior College Examination (ECE), formerly known as ACT Examination Program.

  • Pre-application advisement is required. Please contact the School of Nursing directly for more detailed information.

  • General education courses should include the following subject areas:

  • Humanities (15-18 credits- including 2 English writing courses)

  • Social Sciences (15-18 credits- including psychology and sociology)

  • Biophysical Sciences (15 credits- including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, microbiology and nutrition)

  • Mathematics (6 credits- including statistics)