Any nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing who is interested in moving the profession forward. Have you ever considered leadership in the clinical setting or in the education setting? If so, this is the program for you. Individual consideration will be given to nurses with an undergraduate or graduate degree in another health-related field.
Admission is competitive, therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum standards.
Individuals who are registered nurses with a B.S. in another field will be considered on an individual basis, based on an evaluation of:
An additional pre-requisite course in NUR 3400: Transitions to Professional Nursing is required prior to entering the M.S.N. courses.
Each accepted applicant will be assigned a nursing faculty advisor. The student will maintain a portfolio throughout the program. The portfolio will serve as a major mechanism in assessing attainment of the program outcomes.
Each applicant needs to complete the graduate application, and follow requirements for official transcripts and letters of reference. The applicant also needs to fill out the Bronson School of Nursing application form. To obtain this application contact the office coordinator at (269) 387-8510 or andrew.brown@wmich.edu.
The Bronson School of Nursing application requires that you send in three letters of reference. Letters of reference must include: one from an individual best able to comment on your most recent nursing employment, one from an individual who can speak to your prior academic achievements and potential and one from an individual who will speak to your potential for success in advanced professional nursing. In addition, the application requires a personal narrative statement, a current resume and a copy of your current license to practice nursing. All these materials need to be submitted together as explained in the nursing application.
At the time of application, the individual must declare the selected area of study—either leadership/management or teaching. Once all your School of Nursing materials are received, you will be contacted to schedule a time for a personal interview and an onsite essay. The interview will be conducted by a minimum of two nursing faculty.
Note: Individuals are admitted for study beginning in Fall semester only. Admissions decisions are on a continuous basis beginning March 15 each year, though applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Not every applicant who meets minimum admission requirements can be admitted. The nursing faculty reserve discretion in admitting the most highly qualified applicants.
Approved applicants who need to complete pre-requisites courses will fill out the graduate application for fall 2013 admission. They will complete prerequisites during the 2012-2013 academic year and start nursing courses in fall 2013. The next cohort of graduate students will begin the M.S.N. courses in fall 2013.
White envelope: admissions and orientation
- White copy of the completed application for graduate admission
- $40 application fee
- One set of transcripts in sealed envelopes
Buff envelope: Bronson School of Nursing
- One copy of the completed application for graduate admission
- One set of transcripts in sealed envelopes
- Completed Bronson School of Nursing application
- Three letters of reference
- Narrative statement
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Copy of current license to practice nursing
Once all your School of Nursing materials are received, you will be contacted to schedule a time for the personal interview and the on-site written essay. The interview will be conducted by two nursing faculty.
At the time of application, you must declare the selected area of study — either leader/manager or nurse educator.
Applicants are admitted for study beginning in Fall semester only. Admissions decisions are on a continuous basis beginning March 15 each year, though applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. There are a limited number of seats for the most qualified candidates. The nursing faculty reserve discretion in admitting the most highly qualified applicants. The next cohort of students will begin the M.S.N. core courses in fall semester.
