School of Nursing Specific Admission Requirements
The Catholic University Conway School of Nursing employs a "whole person" philosophy for evaluation of applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program. To be considered for admission, in addition to meeting University admission requirements, at a minimum, an applicant must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university offering a program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for international students or those educated in other countries, recognizing that this may limit eligibility for Advanced Practice certification.
- Graduates of programs not accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE. Evaluation must have transcripts evaluated for comparability to an American BSN degree. Evaluation may be conducted by either the World Education Services or the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.
- Present transcripts of undergraduate study that give evidence of strong academic ability. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred, as well as an average GPA of 3.0 in the nursing major.
- Be licensed as a registered nurse in a state or jurisdiction of the United States, without restrictions.
- Have acquired some post-baccalaureate nursing experience relevant to the proposed area of clinical practice. The amount of experience required may vary depending on the particular field of study.
- Meet the Conway School of Nursing's Health-Related Behavioral Standards for clinical programs.