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Master of Nursing
Jaime Gearhart, Advisor & Enrollment Coordinator
Program Overview
Master of Nursing Program: What is it?– Designed for people who have a non-nursing
undergraduate degree
– Particularly well-suited for those who wish to pursue a PhD or DNP in nursing
– Eligibility for licensure as an RN after 16 months – no specialty
Program Overview
54 total creditsGraduate-level workFull-time+ schedule
– Traditional day program– Recommend not working
16 months continuous– Begins in fall semester only– Includes summer session– Graduate at the end of the following fall semester
Will articulate with the DNP curriculum– Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics– Advanced Physiology– The Discipline of Nursing– Moral & Ethical Positions in Nursing– Research in Nursing
Applying to the Program
Requirements for Application– Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution in non-nursing area of
study (completed no later than June 1, 2010 for fall 2010)– Successful completion of prerequisite courses– Interview (by invitation only)– English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Competitive Entry– 48 spots in the program– Successful applicants typically have a ~3.5 GPA from degree granting
school– Admission based on holistic review, not just grades
Applying to the Program
Deadline: 4:30pm, December 1, 2009 for fall 2010
– Completed School of Nursing Application (online)
• Five prerequisite completed or in progress to be complete by end of fall term
– Application fee ($60)– Two essays– Résumé (no cover letter necessary)– Two letters of reference (with forms)– Official transcripts from all institutions– English proficiency scores (if applicable)
Prerequisite Courses9 Total
5 of the 9 courses must be complete by end of fall term– Remaining courses must be complete prior to entry (August)
– Non-science background? Recommend at least 3 science courses complete at time of application
– Use www.uselectmn.org
• General Chemistry
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology (10-yr age limit)
• Microbiology (10-yr age limit)
• Pathology (10-yr age limit)
• Human Nutrition
• Lifespan Growth & Development
• Abnormal Psychology
• Inferential Statistics **age limit removed**
Prerequisite Courses
Course content must match the requirement– minimum of three credits– taken for a letter grade (A-F)
Time limitations must be met
Take at an appropriately accredited college/university– If taking at the U of MN, go through the College of Continuing Education
as a non-degree student (www.cce.umn.edu)
– Web-based/distance courses are acceptable
– Community colleges are acceptable; however, it is recommended that you take some of the prereqs at a 4-year school.
Use petitions sparingly!– 4-6 weeks to process and return decision
– Petition form is on School of Nursing web site.
What does the admissions committee look for?
In no particular order (we implement a holistic review process):
• Academic record• Quality of application essays (depth of content, form, expression, writing ability, ability
to clearly answer essay questions)
• Resume/background (employment & volunteer experience, specialty training, diversity experience)
• Quality references• Good interpersonal skills
• Preparation (amount of thought that has gone into decision to apply, what was learned from previous career; reasoning behind choice and timing; financial, emotional, logistic preparation)
• Evidence/insight regarding career choice (perception of the nursing profession, knowledge of current state of health care, exposure to field of nursing, motivation/reasoning as to why/how this is a ‘fit’ for them, evidence of long term goals)
• TOEFL scores (if applicable – minimum scores: 586 (written), 240 (computerized), 95 (IBT))
• Overall potential (good match for program, previous experience, maturity, academics, diversity, other considerations)
Admitted Students
– Intent to Enroll form and $500 tuition deposit– Completion of all remaining prerequisite courses by
the end of summer session 2010– CPR Certification at the Health Care Provider level– Criminal background check (state law)– Physical examination certification– Documentation of immunizations– U of MN HIPAA training
Admitted Students
2009 Total applications: 251– Up 20% from 2008– Up 53% from 2007
Interviewed applicants: 95
Accepted students: 48– Average cumulative GPA: 3.46– Average prerequisite GPA: 3.64– 83% women, 17% men– 23% persons of color
Costs & Financing
Tuition is based on a per-credit rate– 2009-10 rate is $483/credit, new rates set each July for next
academic year (www.onestop.umn.edu)– University fees are approximately $1200/semester– Books are approximately $1500 for all 4 semesters– $90 stethoscope, required scrubs @ $30/set, $22 lab coat
Health insurance is required– U of MN insurance is approximately $1200 per semester– Must provide Certificate of Credible Coverage from your provider
to waive University insurance
Costs & Financing
School of Nursing scholarships– One application; more than $450,000 available
Fairview Health Services Opportunity– Portion of tuition covered in exchange for work after
degree completion and RN licensure
Other scholarship resources– Fastweb.com– Annual Registry of Grant Suport
Contacts
Office of Student Finance– (612)624-1665 or toll free (800)400-8636– http://onestop.umn.edu/Finances– [email protected]
School of Nursing– (612)625-7980– [email protected]
College of Continuing Education– (612)624-4000– www.cce.umn.edu
