RN to MSN Application Form (view and print) and $50 application fee.
A cumulative transfer GPA of 3.0 or above.
An official transcript from the school of nursing and each college or university attended.
Complete the following nursing prerequisites with a grade of B or above:
English (3 hrs.)
Anatomy and Physiology* (8 hrs.)
Microbiology* (4 hrs.)
General Chemistry* (4 hrs.)
Introductory Psychology (3 hrs.)
General Sociology (3 hrs.)
*Must include laboratory
Copy of of unencumbered active Nebraska or compact state nursing license.
Signed Technical Standards Form.
Successful completion of a background check.
Two letters of support verifying academic and professional abilities from education or work–related associates (an instructor or supervisor preferred).
Graduation from a NLNAC–accredited nursing program with a diploma or an associate degree in nursing.
Complete a personal interview with the nursing faculty.
One year of experience working as a registered nurse within the last three years.
Complete 15 hours of NWU general education requirements in addition to prerequisites.
In Lincoln:
Wesleyan Advantage
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St. Paul Ave.
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
In Omaha:
Nursing Program
Nebraska Wesleyan University
11815 M Street Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68137-2216
APPLICATION TIMELINE
All application materials are due to NWU three weeks before the session start date in which the student will enroll
NWU mails acceptance letters within two weeks of all application materials being received
Students must notify NWU that he/she accepts position in MSN class two weeks prior to the class start date