Applicants are evaluated on the basis of the following
criteria:
1. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree from a program accredited by a nursing
professional accreditation agency, i.e., CCNE or
ACEN, with an overall undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Two completed recommendation letters from direct
supervisors in a nursing role or from health
professionals who can assess potential to provide
advanced nursing care and potential for graduate
studies.
3. Current resume.
4. Statement of goals related to population focus of
interest.
5. Employment history. Significant work experience
provides a basis for course assignments. It is
recommended that students have professional
nursing experience prior to and/or concurrent with
enrolling in the program.
6. Current unencumbered Michigan RN license, or
eligibility for same.
7. Admission interview with the NP Program Director or
designee. Prerequisite course work will be
determined at this time.
8. Criminal background clearance.
TOEFL (iBT, Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80, TOEFL paper-and-pencil test with a minimum
score of 550, accompanied by the Test of Written English (TWE) with a minimum score of 5. IELTS score of 6.5.