Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

In addition to the graduate program application requirements, students seeking admission to the MSN program must:

1. Submit official transcripts from higher education institution(s) where the original nursing degree was earned (Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree), and any subsequent coursework thereafter.
2. Possess a degree in nursing at the bachelor’s level or higher with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for full admission or a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for provisional admission from a professionally-accredited (ACEN or CCNE) program and an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor. An applicant with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically national accreditor may be granted provisional admission.
   1. Provide additional transcripts, if an applicant has less than 40 credit hours on the bachelor degree granting transcript.
   2. Submit official transcripts from the bachelor degree-granting higher education institution and all graduate-level transcripts.
3. Provide proof of an active unencumbered RN license.
4. Submit a current professional resume or curriculum vitae.

Health Requirements

The College requires all students entering programs which include a clinical component, practicum, or field experience (health program) to comply with specific health requirements, such as documentation of positive titers, vaccinations, or other health requirements. Students may request waivers or extensions of vaccinations and other health requirements, which may be approved or denied by clinical facilities. If waivers/extensions are denied, it will prevent placement in clinical experiences and progression in the academic program. The College will make a reasonable attempt to find alternate clinical placements for students seeking waivers or extensions of vaccinations, but it is at the discretion of clinical sites whether students are permitted to participate in clinical experiences. The requirements may vary depending on the program of study and the clinical agency. Students in such programs can find information on criminal background checks, drug screens, and health requirements at https://www.mercycollege.edu/background. Current information is maintained on the College website and is subject to change. Students are responsible for all costs associated with criminal background checks, drug screens, and health requirements. Students who do not meet listed health requirements may not be able to fulfill the clinical, practicum, or field experience requirements and complete their program of study.

Please see the program administrator with questions regarding documentation for health records, including titer and vaccination requirements.