Nursing - Graduate

Admission to the graduate Nursing program is limited. All prospective Master of Science in Nursing students must provide written documentation of the following required forms/information prior to or upon acceptance into the program: 

• Submission of official transcripts of all previous college/university coursework. Applicant must have graduated from a regionally accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (per 4.0 scale) on previous coursework 

• Proof of current, unrestricted RN Licensure in U.S. (student is to provide a copy or validation of RN license). Licenses will be verified.

• Completed Ottawa University graduate student application for admission

• Criminal background check

• Current resume/CV

• Career statement of professional experience and goals in nursing (no more than 2 pages). Please include current and previous work experience as an RN and other career achievements. (At least 500 words)

• Three professional or academic letters of recommendation

• Copy of current CPR (professional/healthcare) card

• Evidence of current immunizations (with health status form)

• Signed Acknowledgement of Ottawa University Nursing Program Accountability Form