MSN Education and Management
The McKendree University Division of Nursing is dedicated to providing a Master of
Science in Nursing Program that will contribute to the knowledge base, professional
skills, and career potential of the students.
Two courses of study are are available:
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
The program is taught in a blended, 8 to 16 week format. The Nursing Management Program
requires 33 semester credit hours, and the Nursing Educator Program requires 38. Both
courses of study can be completed in approximately 20 months. Classroom experiences,
seminars, and practicum form the base of instruction with electronic resources being
utilized to supplement classroom interaction.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for graduate study at McKendree University must possess a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students without the appropriate
prerequisites may be required to take additional undergraduate courses before beginning
the Master's Program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is also required.
How to Apply
Each application package will be examined for evidence of a high probability of success
in graduate study.
Applicants to the McKendree University MSN Program must submit the following items:
1. A completed MSN application.
2. An essay describing the personal and professional goals that will be met by the
student's completion of the MSN program.
3. Official copies of all transcripts from each college or university attended.
4. A minimum 3.0 G.P.A. on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants
with a G.P.A. below 3.0 may be conditionally admitted provided a minimum G.P.A. of
3.0 is attained for the first 12 hours of graduate coursework at McKendree University
with no grade lower than a B. Students who meet these requirements will have their
conditional status removed.
5. Letters of recommendation from three professional associates who can comment
on the quality of the applicant's communication skills and the ability to be successful
in graduate study.
6. A current resume or curriculum vitae.
7. International students must submit official transcripts (in English) with an
official evaluation of those transcripts by a foreign credentials evaluation agency
and proof of English proficiency as evidenced by a minimum range of 520-537 on the
paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a range of 190-203 on
the computer-based TOEFL.
8. Copy of current Kentucky nursing license.
9. Documentation of the Following: Current CPR Certification (within the past two
years), proof of Hepatitis B immunization, proof of negative TB skin test, negative
chest x-ray or prophylactic treatment against TB.
Applicants may be required to participate in a personal interview to assess readiness
for graduate studies if their GPA is less than 3.0.
