Overview
Minimum Admission Requirements |
All MSN Programs |
1. Application Process
- Two parts:
- Web-based component … www.utmem.edu/nursing then Apply Online Now
- Paper-packet component … Idea: Applicant collects all paper application materials, including transcripts, copies of licenses, etc., and sends all documents in one packet to …
UTHSC Office of Enrollment Services
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525
Memphis , TN 38163
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2. Degree Requirement
- Bachelor degree in nursing must be from a program accredited by a national organization (NLNAC or CCNE) responsible for nursing accreditation.
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3. Official Transcripts
- “Official” transcripts from every college/university you have attended must be collected by you …
- Official transcripts must be submitted to Enrollment Services as part of “Paper-packet component”
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4. Grade Point Average*
- Only applicants with cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 based on all collegiate work or cumulative GPA ≥ 3.2 earned during applicant’s most recently completed degree program will be considered for admission.
- GPA calculation for most recently completed degree will be based only grades earned at degree-granting institution.
- Applicants may submit additional documents to demonstrate professional scholarship and leadership abilities that could make them more competitive.
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3.0 cumulative
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3.2 on most recently completed degree |
5. RN License
- Copy of currently-held, unencumbered TN RN license, or currently-held unencumbered authority-to-practice as RN via multi-state licensure compact, or RN license from another state, if all clinical work during academic program will take place in that state
- Copy of RN license to be submitted to Enrollment Services as part of “Paper-packet component”
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6. Recommendation Forms
- Applicant must provide names and email addresses of three references
- Recommendation Forms will be emailed to references when your application is submitted
- References asked to complete and submit “Recommendation Forms” online to Enrollment Services
- One Rec Form should be completed by faculty member who can address your academic ability
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7. Certifications
- In CPR or Advanced Life Support prior to UTHSC enrollment …
- and maintained throughout UTHSC enrollment
- Copy of certification submitted in “Paper-packet component”
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8. Laptop Required & Essential Computer Skills
- Must own a web-connected laptop
- Computer/web-based literacy skills expected
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9. Professional Goals Essay
- Essay describing professional goals, etc.
- Must be submitted online as part of “Web-based component” of application process
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3-5 pages
(2-3 pages min.) |
10. If Native Tongue not English (minimum TOEFL scores required)
- Evidence of English proficiency is mandatory part of application process
- Official minimum TOEFL Score earned within 2 years prior to application to College of Nursing
- Official scores must be submitted as part of “Paper-packet component”
Three versions of TOEFL: * Paper-based Test, ** Computer-based, *** Internet/web-based |
550*
213**
80*** |
11. Experience Requirements
- Two options, CRNA and NNP, have experience requirements:
- CRNA – 1 yr ICU experience prior to application deadline.
- NNP – 2 yrs Level III NICU experience prior to application deadline.
- Two options, FNP and ACNP, do not have experience requirements (entry directly from BSN allowed)
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Vary from
option to option
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12. Other Criteria
- On-campus interview required part of admission process
- Successful background check must be completed prior to enrollment
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Note
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ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE SUBMITTED:
(1) IN TWO PARTS: ONLINE AND IN PACKET FORM and (2) ON OR BEFORE THE APPLICATION DEADLINE.
Full application instructions: www.utmem.edu/nursing ... then Future Students then Application 101 |
