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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

On-campus sessions (2-3 days per session; September, February, June, September) each semester.

A masters degree in nursing from an accredited program with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in undergraduate studies and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in nursing major.

Acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) within the past five years (GRE score required for nurse midwifery concentration applicants.)

Currently hold a nonrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina or a NCSBN compact state (The out-of-state student must procure a North Carolina RN license before enrolling in clinical courses.)

A statement describing the applicant’s interest in graduate study, career goals, and the MSN degree’s relationship to those goals.

Three professional references and a personal interview with a member of the graduate faculty.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

In addition to your online courses, you will complete a hands-on Practice Immersion, which will be directed at a project focused on systems level change within your site/organization. Hours logged in the Practice Immersion will be time spent under the guidance of an approved preceptor, at your chosen site,

Bachelors degree in nursing from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution.

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Some campus visits

Bachelor degree from a nationally accredited school of nursing.with Grade Point Average of 3.0 (B) or higher
Two letters of recommendation
Scholarly writing sample e.g., scholarly paper, publication (see application for instructions)
Statement of professional

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Students gain experiential learning through clinical internships arranged in the student’s area.

Bachelors degree from a nationally accredited school of nursing.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Practicums are completed in your local area. The online format offers two 16-week online courses in the fall and spring, along with two 10-week online courses in the summer.

MS or MSN from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program.
Current board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Minimum of 3.5 GPA in Master’s program in nursing on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation (suggest a minimum of one academic, one clinical).
Copy of curriculum vitae.
A 500 word essay. typed and double-spaced, addressing the following topic: Describe an issue in your current practice that would lend itself to scholarly inquiry.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Practicums are completed in your local area. The online format offers two 16-week online courses in the fall and spring, along with two 10-week online courses in the summer.

MS or MSN from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program.
Current board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Minimum of 3.5 GPA in Master’s program in nursing on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation (suggest a minimum of one academic, one clinical).
Copy of curriculum vitae.
A 500 word essay. typed and double-spaced, addressing the following topic: Describe an issue in your current practice that would lend itself to scholarly inquiry.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Practicums are completed in your local area. The online format offers two 16-week online courses in the fall and spring, along with two 10-week online courses in the summer.

MS or MSN from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program.
Current board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Minimum of 3.5 GPA in Master’s program in nursing on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation (suggest a minimum of one academic, one clinical).
Copy of curriculum vitae.
A 500 word essay. typed and double-spaced, addressing the following topic: Describe an issue in your current practice that would lend itself to scholarly inquiry.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Practicums are completed in your local area. The online format offers two 16-week online courses in the fall and spring, along with two 10-week online courses in the summer.

MS or MSN from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited nursing program.
Current board certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
Minimum of 3.5 GPA in Master’s program in nursing on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation (suggest a minimum of one academic, one clinical).
Copy of curriculum vitae.
A 500 word essay. typed and double-spaced, addressing the following topic: Describe an issue in your current practice that would lend itself to scholarly inquiry.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

All DNP students will be required to travel to MUSC to attend orientation held the last week in July. Precepted clinical experiences are individually arranged by students. Students can complete clinical experiences in a local community with an approved preceptor and clinical site. Health assessment and clinical courses require an on-campus, intensive learning experience once a semester.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited program.
BSN grade point average (NSG-GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate statistics course.
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
Three references from professionals knowledgeable about the applicants academic and nursing leadership potential (must use University forms that are available in the online application).Current CV or Résumé.
Personal essay that includes the applicants professional goals, reason for wanting to study in a particular area of specialization, and how the applicant anticipates the role and scope of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, (500 to 600 words typed on one page).

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

All DNP students will be required to travel to MUSC to attend orientation held the last week in July. Precepted clinical experiences are individually arranged by students. Students can complete clinical experiences in a local community with an approved preceptor and clinical site. Health assessment and clinical courses require an on-campus, intensive learning experience once a semester.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited program.
BSN grade point average (NSG-GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate statistics course.
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
Three references from professionals knowledgeable about the applicants academic and nursing leadership potential (must use University forms that are available in the online application).Current CV or Résumé.
Personal essay that includes the applicants professional goals, reason for wanting to study in a particular area of specialization, and how the applicant anticipates the role and scope of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, (500 to 600 words typed on one page).

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

All DNP students will be required to travel to MUSC to attend orientation held the last week in July. Precepted clinical experiences are individually arranged by students. Students can complete clinical experiences in a local community with an approved preceptor and clinical site. Health assessment and clinical courses require an on-campus, intensive learning experience once a semester.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited program.
BSN grade point average (NSG-GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate statistics course.
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
Three references from professionals knowledgeable about the applicants academic and nursing leadership potential (must use University forms that are available in the online application).Current CV or Résumé.
Personal essay that includes the applicants professional goals, reason for wanting to study in a particular area of specialization, and how the applicant anticipates the role and scope of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, (500 to 600 words typed on one page).

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

All DNP students will be required to travel to MUSC to attend orientation held the last week in July as well as to present their project proposal during NRDNP 852 and the final poster presentation during the last Residency class. In addition, Post-BSN students will have to travel to campus twice during NRDNP 822 and once during NRDNP 820. Post-BSN students will also have to travel to campus once during the following clinical courses: NRDNP 802, 806, 814, 818.

A baccalaureate in nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE.
Non-nurses with related health care experience can apply.
A grade point average of at least 3.5 (A=4.0) from the undergraduate and/or graduate degree-granting institution. Applicants who attended a program that issued pass or fail grades for all classes will not be a competitive applicant.
For nurses, documentation of current RN licensure in the state of residence.
Evidence of scholarship (published article, thesis, written innovation).
Curriculum Vita.
Personal statement summarizing immediate and long-term professional goals, motivation for doctoral study, and a proposed area of research (1-2 pages, 12 point font).
Three reference forms and letters of reference that address research and scholarly potential and academic motivation.
Interviews with two nursing faculty, scheduled via videoconference or telephone after the complete application package is received and reviewed.

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

720 clinical hours, primarily in the hospital setting.

Bachelors degree in nursing

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

720 clinical hours, primarily in the hospital setting.

Bachelors degree in nursing

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

810 clinical hours, primarily in the hospital setting.

Nachelors degree in nursing

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

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810 clinical hours, primarily in the hospital setting.

Bachelors degree in nursing