Master of Science in Nursing

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor's degree with an upper division nursing major from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Admission to Central Missouris graduate school. When requested to do so by the School of Nursing, completion and submission of the Admission to Graduate Nursing Program application. A minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse for students choosing the Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis area. Students for whom an exception is made will be advised to take core courses the first year of study and to work to meet the experience requirement. Undergraduate minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale. MSN students must be licensed as a registered nurse in good standing. Once your application is provisionally accepted, the department will access NCSBN (nursys.com) to verify your RN License. FNP students must have residency in Kansas or Missouri and be licensed as a registered nurse in good standing. Clinical rotations must be completed in Kansas or Missouri. Family Nurse Practitioner students must complete practica for clinical courses in the state of Missouri or the greater Kansas City area. Additional Admission Requirements for International Applicants - International students provide a unique cultural and personal addition to UCM. They are encouraged to apply early in the academic year prior to the year they wish to attend Central Missouri to ensure time to complete the following additional requirements: Evidence of adequate financial support for the duration of the program. A minimum score of 600 paper-based or 100 internet based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the primary language. A passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination. When requested to do so by the School of Nursing, completion and submission of a Criminal Background Check. When requested to do so by the School of Nursing, completion and submission of the Required Immunization Documentation. Computer or computer access with hardware compatible with Central Missouris program software. Basic computer skills are required prior to matriculation. International students provide a unique cultural and personal addition to Central Missouri. They are encouraged to apply early in the academic year prior to the year they wish to attend Central Missouri to ensure time to complete the following additional requirements: Evidence of adequate financial support for the duration of the program. A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the primary language. A passing score on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination.