The degree program for the Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Toledo is designed to consider the student's past learning, personal and professional goals, and the insights and experiences gained through practice. The MSN degree prepares RNs with bachelor degrees as Advanced Practice Nurses or Nurse Educators.
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Admission Requirements:
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have:
- Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university.
- Overall grade point average of 3.0 in undergraduate work.
- Current unencumbered Ohio RN License.
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course recommended.
- Computer competency that includes word processing skills and ability to communicate electronically.
- Personal statement describing career goals, future plans for employment, and expectations for graduate study.
- Current resume or CV, listing current Ohio RN license number.
- Two College of Nursing recommendation froms completed by professional sources (Master's in Nursing preferred).
- The Graduate Record Examination (General Subject GRE) and TOEFL* or IELTS* are required for international applicants.
*Minimum required test scores: http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/prospectivestudents/admission/guidelines.html
- An interview, if requested.
- Admission is competitive.
- Students are required to authorize The University of Toledo to obtain criminal record checks and are responsible for fingerprinting expenses. Students must declare and document misdemeanor and/or felony offenses that occur prior to admission to the nursing program and/or during program progression. Convictions may result in denial of admission to the program or dismissal after matriculation.
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