• Be a graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale documented by an official transcript.

• Have a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Have successfully completed an undergraduate (RN to MSN, MSNL) course in statistics (completed in the last 6 years), and a graduate (HHAP) course in statistics (completed within the last 6 years).

• Submit three recommendation forms addressing the candidate’s potential to succeed in graduate nursing education.

• Meet both university and clinical agency health requirements.
• Submit a personal statement indicating goals for graduate nursing education.

• Participate in a personal interview with a member of the Graduate Program Subcommittee.

• Carry current nursing liability insurance coverage at $1,000,000/$3,000,000.

• Submit a completed Graduate Program Admission Form and application fee of $35 by the published deadline.

Applicants for the post-master’s program must provide evidence of successful completion of an approved Master of Science in Nursing program and courses in Advanced Pathophysiology, and content in family theory.