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MSN (NP/CNS) Admission Evaluation Matrix

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Administrators and faculty of the CNHS use an evaluation matrix to evaluate applicants (See below for the criteria and assigned points).  NOTE:  The evaluation matrix below DOES NOT apply to Anesthesiology Nursing applicants.  See admission requirements on the Anesthesiology Nursing Website.

The admission evaluation matrix is weighted in percentage of the total for the following categories (Category #2 has two (2) options):
 

  • ADMISSION CRITERIA

    Percent
    (1) Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) (Must be at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale). 25%
    (2)
    OPTION #1: Undergraduate GPA (Anatomy/Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology)

    OR

    OPTION #2: GRE Combined (Verbal + Math)

    		 25%
    (3) Clinical nursing experience and leadership (work record, references, essay, interview) 20%
    (4) Experience and service with diverse populations (essay, references, interview) 10%
    (5) Motivation and potential for success in program (references, interview) 12%
    (6) Scholarship such as papers, presentations in conferences, research participation (essay, references, interview) 8%

    TOTAL

    100%

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SCORING: (COMPLETED BY INTERVIEWING FACULTY MEMBER)

(1) Undergraduate Cumulative GPA*

3.68 – 4.00

25 points

3.34 – 3.67

20 points
3.00 – 3.33 15 points

* Must have a Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

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(2)

Option #1:*

Undergraduate GPA (sciences)
3.00-4.00 25 points
2.66-2.99 20 points
2.33-2.65 15 points

OR

Option #2:*

GRE (verbal + math)  
1000+ 25 points
800-999 20 points

*NOTE: Applicants who do not have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.33 in their sciences must take and score at least 800 on the GRE. 

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(3) Clinical Nursing Experience and Leadership

Work Experience as a Professional Nurse

6 + years

10 points
1-5 years 5 points

 

Leadership in Service, Education, Professional (Determined by essay, references, interview) Maximum 10 points

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(4) Experiences and Service with Diverse Populations

Experiences and Services with Diverse Populations Maximum 10 points

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(5) Motivation and Potential for Success

References with "Outstanding" or "Above Average" Rating
Co-Worker/Colleague 4 points
Supervisor 4 points
Instructor in Nursing 4 points

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(6) Scholarship

Published papers, conference presentations, participation in research projects, membership on service-based research committees Maximum 8 points (if one applies)

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NOTE:  50 POINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

Applicants who do not meet the stated requirements for graduate admission MUST petition the Graduate Program (NP/CNS) Admissions Committee.  Contact the Office of the Director of Admissions and Student Services for procedure. 

For further information on the MSN admission process,  contact:

  • Administrative Support Staff, MSN Program
    HLS 2 Room 485 University Park Campus
    (305) 348-7703

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