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Post-Masters FNP Program Admission Requirements

Thank you for taking time to visit our web site! We encourage you to take a few moments to carefully review the admissions requirements and application process for the Post-Masters FNP Program.

Prerequisites
  • BSN from a nationally accredited program or bachelor's degree in related field.
  • MSN, MPH, or doctorate in nursing or related field (reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
  • GPA 3.0 in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units (undergraduate and graduate).
  • Coursework in Statistics.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state where preceptored clinical hours will be completed.
  • 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Approval of prerequisite courses will be based on transcript evaluation by theCGN admissions committee. Additional documentation (course syllabus, course description and/or any other documentation of the course in question) may be requested. Contact Diana Lithgow, PhD, FNP-C for course completion options.

Computer Requirements

Access to a personal computer that meets or exceeds the following minimum system requirements:
  • PC System Minimum of 2 GHz processor (CPU)or equivalent with Windows XP Homeor better (3.2 GHz CPUor better with Windows XP Professional is optimal).
  • Minimum of 512 MB RAM.
  • 15" or largerCRT or Flat Panel Monitor with video display card capable of displaying (at a minimum) 65,000 colors,800x600 resolution, 75 MHz flicker-free refresh rate.
  • 10 GB or more of free hard disk space (20 GB or more recommended).
  • 16X combo CD/DVD drive (24X or faster highly recommended; combo CD/DVD player/burner for backups recommended).
  • Newest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer browser .
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Standard Suite or higher with Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Works is NOT acceptable).
  • Newest version of Virus Protection program with subscription that supports automatic weekly updates (such as McAfee Virus Scan or Norton AntiVirus).
  • Newest version of Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
  • Newest version of RealPlayer and/or Windows Media Player plug-in(to download, visit our Plug Ins page).
  • Newest version of Adobe Acrobat plug-in .
  • 24 bit Sound Card and speakers.
  • Dedicated Internet Connection and Internet Service Provider (Absolute minimum: DSL, wireless, or cable modem broadband, with router-based firewall protection. A 56 kbps or higher modem with dedicated telephone line can be used for online course access if absolutely necessary, but will be inadequate for most supporting study materials).
  • Printer

Please note that these items are the MINIMUM requirements. If you plan to purchase a new system for this program, we recommend that you contact the College first.

Health Insurance

All students must be covered by health insurance throughout the program. Proof of health insurance must be provided at the time of registration annually.

Required Equipment/Supplies for Clinical Experience
  • Lab Coats (to be worn at all times)
  • Ophthalmoscope/Otoscope
  • Reflex Hammer
  • Stethoscope
  • Tuning Fork
Last Updated:05/04/2008