MSN Application Process

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, students must meet all general eligibility requirements of Nebraska Wesleyan University.

In addition to meeting specific admission prerequisites for the RN to MSN program or BSN to MSN program, applicants must submit the following to complete the application process:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Unencumbered active state nursing license (with expiration date)
• Free online application
• Undergraduate transcripts
  Contact your degree granting institution and request that they send an official transcript to the appropriate address below.

  For Lincoln MSN students:
  Stephanie Mahony
  Nebraska Wesleyan University
  5000 Saint Paul Avenue
  Lincoln, NE 68504
  402.465.2330
  smahony [at] nebrwesleyan.edu

  For Omaha MSN students:
  Brenda Ballou
  Nebraska Wesleyan University
  14010 FNB Parkway
  Omaha, NE 68154
  402.827.3555
  bballou [at] nebrwesleyan.edu

• NWU graduate transcript request
  If you graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan and did not transfer in any courses from another institution, you do not need to request transcripts from NWU.

• Completion of a background check and drug screen
• Two references
  Upload the names and email addresses of two education or work-related associates. We will send your references an online form to complete in support of your application.
• Résumé
  Upload your résumé.
• Personal goals statement
  In 300-500 words, describe your reason for pursuing an MSN degree. What professional, personal and educational goals do you hope to achieve? What strengths will you bring to Nebraska Wesleyan’s MSN program? You may upload your personal goal statement or enter it in your online application for admission.
• Two years’ work experience
  Show your work experience on your résumé. Other relevant factors such as undergraduate GPA or internships may serve to meet this requirement.