Total tuition

$104,718.00

Total required fees

$2,400.00

Books and supplies

$2,000.00

Locations

Pacific Lutheran University/School of Nursing

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Award name

MSN

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Graduate application and $40 non-refundable application fee payable to PLU. Submit a resume that includes your employment history; significant academic, professional, and community achievements; honors and awards. Official transcripts from all higher-education institutions (no exceptions), sent directly from the institution to PLU at the above address. Students applying with degrees from institutions outside the US must submit official transcripts in the original language as well as a certified English translation and course-by-course evaluation for US degree equivalency by a PLU approved evaluation service. Two approved providers are Foreign Credential Translation and Evaluation Services (FIS) and World Education Services (WES). Statement of Goals: Submit a typed statement of educational and professional goals. The statement should not exceed four double-spaced pages. Please reference your name on each page. Applicants should include the following information in their statements: Discuss why you are interested in a career in nursing. Describe how the Advanced Generalist Entry-Level MSN (or the RN-B to MSN program, as appropriate) program at PLU will fulfill your career goals. Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores. The PLU code is 4597. (GRE minimum scores: 500 verbal, 500 quantitative, 4.0 analytical writing [old score format] or 150 verbal, 150 quantitative, 4.0 analytical writing [new score format]) Two Recommendations References may be academic or professional. Each letter of recommendation with written comments must be accompanied by the PLU Recommendation Form. The recommendation form will be automatically sent to your recommenders when you submit the online application. Be sure your recommenders are aware of the following guidelines: MSN graduates will be providing direct patient care and assuming leadership responsibilities in a complex health system. What are the applicants strengths and weaknesses as you see them? How does the applicant deal with conflict, accept feedback and work as a team member? Recommendation can also include comments as to the applicants emotional maturity, intellectual abilities, communication skills (written and verbal), leadership skills, and interpersonal skills. (You do not have to touch on all of these points, but please comment on those you feel are significant to your evaluation of the applicant.) Most importantly, describe your overall assessment of this candidate? School of Nursing Graduate Application Addenda Packet The following checklist items are a part of the MSN Addenda Packet: Questions Relative to Licensure form Educational Background and Transfer Credit Policy form with required attachments Washington State Patrol Disclosure Affidavit & Request for Conviction Criminal History Record with attached cashiers check or money order ($15 made out to PLU School of Nursing) Policy/Procedures Regarding English Proficiency form Physical and Psychological Expectations of Nursing Students (Note: For applicants information only; do not submit this page) Additional Items for Entry-Level MSN Applicants form (Note: RN-B to MSN applicants must also complete this form) All applicants must complete the School of Nursing Graduate Application Addenda Packet. Additional documentation may be required; read all directions carefully. Click the link below to fill out the Addenda Packet. You will be able to save your progress, and resume at a later time.Pre-Requisites - to be completed before the program start date: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative GA Completion with a minimum grade of 3.0 (B) or better in each course: College-level Statistics (both descriptive and inferential) Human Anatomy and Physiology I (with on-site lab within last six years) Human Anatomy and Physiology II (with on-site lab within last six years) Developmental Psychology Lifespan Intro to Microbiology (with on-site lab within last six years)

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A