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 from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CNEA-accredited nursing program with a 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 address below.- For Lincoln students:
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 St. Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 465-2329For Omaha students:
Nebraska Wesleyan University
14010 FNB Parkway
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 827-3555
- For Lincoln students:
- 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.
Contact or visit us
Lincoln
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 465-2329
Omaha
14010 FNB Parkway, Suite 700
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 827-3555
adultadmissions [at] nebrwesleyan.edu