MSN - Masters of Science in Nursing

Admissions & Application

Deadlines for application: PLEASE NOTE NEW DEADLINES - The deadline for receipt of all materials is October 26 for application to Fall semester.  The MSN program admits once a year.

MSN application requirements

TO GRADUATE ADMISSIONS:

1. Completed Graduate College application form and fee

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Graduate from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program

(The GRE is no longer required.)

2.  Submit complete official transcripts for work done in all undergraduate   and graduate schools

3.  International students please refer to the information below specific to you and submit accordingly.

Graduate College Admissions Application must be received prior to the College of Nursing deadline (October 26) in order to be considered for admission in the following fall semester.  The application can be submitted electronically or a hard copy may be requested via their website.

TO THE COLLEGE OF NURSING

1. Supplemental Application form that includes your goal statement, Course Completion form and Supplemental Information form
2.  Transcripts (we will accept unofficial or student copies.)

3.  CV or resume

4.  Copy of RN license

5.  Three professional recommendations (U Iowa recommendation forms required) Recommendation to be sent electronically by appraiser to

nursing-graduateprogram@uiowa.edu or via hard copy in sealed business-sized envelope with appraiser's signature across the flap.


The above materials must be received by the College of Nursing no later than the application deadline of October 26.  If you choose to send Application materials in the mail, please send all together in one large 9x12 envelope with proper postage.  Mailing address is: The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Graduate Programs, 37 NB, Iowa City, IA 52242

Requirements for International Students
Due to the level of Internet-based coursework in the MSN program, international students in this program of study are not eligible to receive an I-20 form for F-1 (student) visas/immigration status. Many international students, though, will be able to receive documentation to qualify for J-1 (exchange visitors) visas/status. Questions regarding visas and immigration documentation should be addressed to the Office of International Students and Scholars; e-mail oiss@uiowa.edu.

A minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 81 iBT on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for students whose first language is not English.

The University of Iowa does accept the IELTS. We require an IELTS total score of 7.0 , with no sub-score less than 6.0. All IELTS test takers will be held to the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation.

If admitted:

All international students will be required to take the on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation. If a student is found to need more than 2 courses in English as a Second Language, he/she will be required to enroll in, and successfully complete, the Iowa Intensive English Program. Concurrently with the Iowa Intensive English Program, the student will be allowed to register for one course within their master's program of study.  More information related to the Iowa Intensive English Program is found at the following link http://www.uiowa.edu/~iiepesl/ .

International students are required to take the CGFNS examination.

The CGFNS examination is offered in 37 locations in 26 countries.
Write or call for information: Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-2651 USA
(215) 349-8767

Students admitted to the MSN program must show proof of the following before enrolling in course work:
- Current license to practice nursing (RN) or special licensure
- An undergraduate research methods course before enrollment in Research for Evidence-Based Practice I (96:211)
- An upper-level statistics course taken within five years prior to enrollment in Research for Evidence-Based Practice I (96:211)
- Professional nurses liability insurance (annual verification required)
- Health insurance (annual verification required)
- Health screening
- Basic genetics course only if applying to the MSN Genetics program

Applicant Completion Checklist:
Materials to be sent to the University of Iowa College of Nursing, Graduate Program Office, 37 Nursing Building, Iowa City, IA 52242:

_____ Undergraduate Transcripts
_____ TOEFL or IELTS Test Score (for International applicants)
_____ Applicant course completion form
_____ Three professional recommendations (U Iowa recommendation forms required)
_____ Proof of valid RN Licensure
_____ Goal statement
_____ CV or resume
_____ Supplemental information form

Send the following materials to the Office of Admissions, The University of Iowa, 107 Calvin Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1396:
_____ Completed Graduate College application form and fee
_____ One set of official academic records/transcripts
_____ Official TOEFL scores (if applicable). The University's institution code is 6681
_____ Financial Statement for International Applicants (if applicable)

Additional requirements for RNs with non-nursing bachelor's degrees:

Health Assessment Content
Non-BSN applicants must show proof of a health assessment course on their ADN or diploma transcript or enroll in Health Assessment 96:191, in Summer session. NOTE: Sometimes various work experience and in-service classes may show evidence of a health assessment training program.

Community Clinical Content
Students without a Community Health Clinical course must enroll in 96:153 Community and Public Health Nursing Theory.

Nursing Research Content
Students without an undergraduate research course must enroll in 096:143 Research for Nursing Practice, Fall semester.

There may be additional requirements for foreign students educated in another country.