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Hahn School of Nursing & Health Science » Prospective Students » Admission Criteria for the RN-MSN Program

Admission Criteria for the RN-MSN Program

  • An Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing from an approved, accredited school
  • Current California RN licensure
  • One year of clinical experience preferred
  • Basic computer literacy
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Completion of the University Application for Graduate Admission
  • One official transcript from each college, university or diploma school attended
  • Three professional recommendations (forms included in the Graduate Application)
  • Completion of program prerequisite courses
  • The GRE general test is recommended but not required
  • Resume
  • Interview
  • Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS certification
  • International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission
    http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/international.php

Note: Diploma applicants must take specific required College Proficiency Examinations to establish credit for their nursing education. Please e-mail cmm@sandiego.edu for specific information.

The priority application deadline is March 1 for Fall and November 1 for Spring. All materials must be received by the priority deadlines to receive priority consideration.

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