RN to MSN Curricular Pathway

If you do not have a BSN degree and are interested in becoming a Nurse Practitioner, you may choose to follow the RN/MSN path.  After completing the admission requirements below, students will be eligible to apply directly to the MSN program.  RN/MSN students do not receive a BSN degree.

Requirements:

• CHM 150 or any 3-credit college level chemistry course
• SOC 215 or any college level statistics course
  Grade of C+ or better required in above courses.
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• Current Michigan RN license
• Positive RN Performance Evaluation
• Approved Letter of Intent to follow the RN/MSN pathway
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• ENG 112
• Undergraduate Research
  (SWK 250 or NUR 308 or SOC 210 or PSY 201)
• Undergraduate Bioethics
  (NSC 168 or PHL 162 or HCR 304)
• RN Role Transition
  (NUR 300)
• Basic Health Assessment
  (NUR 202 or Challenge Exam)
• Community Health Nursing
  (NUR 410)
  Grade of B or better required.  Many of these classes are available online at UM-Flint

Applicants to the RN/MSN curricular pathway follow the same application process as students in the RN/BSN program.  Apply to the University online at http://www.umflint.edu/resources/offices/admissions/index.php  You will submit official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities you have attended.  You will also need to complete the Department of Nursing Application packet, available at http://www.umflint.edu/nursing/documents/rn_ap.pdf   Once your packet and transcripts have been received, you will be sent a letter regarding your admission status.  A Letter of Intent must be submitted to enter the RN/MSN pathway. 

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