 MSN Completion Program Admission RequirementsThank 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 our MSN Completion Program..
The Master of Science Degree in Nursing is designed for the experienced nurse who already has a BSN degree and certification as a family or specialty nurse practitioner.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited (NLN or CCNE) program.
- Advanced Practice licensure and furnishing number
- Advanced Practice Certification - Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PNP, Women's Health, Adult NP, GNP, CRNA, CNM, CNS
- GPA 3.0 overall in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units
- Coursework in Statistics
- 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Approval of prerequisite courses will be based on transcript evaluation by the CGN 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 Home or better (3.2 GHz CPU or better with Windows XP Professional is optimal)
- Minimum of 512 MB RAM
- 15" or larger CRT 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. |
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