MSN in Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist

 University requirements:

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.

 Additional program requirements: 

1.  Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution with a nursing curriculum based on AACN's Essentials of Baccalaureate Education
3. GRE test scores within the last five (5) years
• Prior to July 1, 2011:     combined 1000 on verbal and quantitative portions, and a minimum 3 out of 6 on the essay portion 
• After July 1, 2011:         153 verbal, 144 quantitative, and a minimum of 3.5 out of 6 on the essay portion
• Applicants may submit an MAT score of 410 in lieu of a GRE   
4. A 2-page resume (vita) that includes the following information:
• Proof of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting
5. Personal statement (not to exceed 3 pages)
   • Type-written in 12 pt font with 1" margins
   • Indicates academic and professional goals
   • CNS applicants must ensure that their essays clearly indicate the specialty sought. A list of specialties available is posted on the official program webpage
6. Copy of RN licensure
   • Out-of-state applicants will need to obtain Florida licensure as an RN upon admission to the program

Clinical references and interview may be requested of the applicant.

Students should be aware that admission into any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis. Students meeting minimum requirements may be denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion. Likewise, students may be considered for admission as an exception if stated admissions criteria are not met.