MSN:CNL - Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MSN:CNL online?

The MSN:CNL program is a 39 s.h. program, comprised of six semesters plus one winter session,  is primarily online. The only course that requires time on campus is 96:217 Health Promotion and Assessment for Advance Clinical Practice. The amount of time on campus for that course is limited and is aggregated so travel to Iowa City is minimized. On-campus time is required prior to beginning the first semester and at the end of the last semester.  The time on campus is limited to 1 1/2 days.  The time prior to the first semester is for orientation to graduate programs (the first semester) and time for students to meet with cohorts, advisors, and faculty members of courses the students will take during the MSN-CNL program.  The time at the end of the program is for meeting with the capstone committee and presentation of the capstone project.  Those days on campus are published well in advance to give students time to coordinate time with other commitments..

Do I need a valid Iowa RN License?

Yes, you will need an RN license in the state in which you reside. The clinical experiences will be in microsystem in the organization in which the student is employed.

Do I need to provide transcripts if all my coursework was at The University of Iowa?

No, you do not need to provide transcripts if all your coursework post-high school was at the University of Iowa College of Nursing.

What if my grade point average is below 3.0; can I still apply?

Yes, you can.  If you believe that your academic record or test scores do not accurately reflect your ability to do graduate work, complete the appropriate section on the application. Be sure to describe the factors that affected your academic record and state what is in place to avoid these factors in the future.