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Entry-Level MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or Certified Nurse Educator
Pacific Lutheran University - School of Nursing
ETPL
The Entry-Level MSN (ELMSN) is a cohort program designed to prepare candidates with a previous bachelor's or higher degree to gain RN licensure and the MSN degree. The sequence of study recognizes the academic success of the non-nursing graduate by providing a focused immersion into nursing followed by graduate study. Students do not receive a BSN degree, but following successful completion of the first 15 months (56 semester credits) of study, they are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN for registered nurse licensure and to continue in the MSN program to complete either a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) track. A limited cohort is admitted each year and admission is competitive. The ELMSN program is clinically and academically intensive to assure the student of adequate exposure to the professional nursing role and responsibilities. From start to finish, the Entry-Level MSN program is 27 months. All students who successfully progress through the program may graduate with an RN and the MSN/CNL or MSN/CNE. Students are expected to complete the entire program with their cohort. Entry-Level MSN students must maintain full-time status throughout their entire program of study. Prior to entering graduate-level studies, ELMSN students participate in a 15-month intensive program at the undergraduate level leading to RN eligibility, during which time they are unable to maintain employment. After obtaining RN licensure during the program, students are encouraged and expected to work part-time as nurses while enrolled full time in graduate-level courses. Please note: students withdrawing from the ELMSN program after RN licensure but before obtaining the graduate degree may not be able to sustain licensure in Washington and other states.
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)
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Completion rate
91%
Employment rate
94%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$44
Typical (median) annual earnings
$87,400
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Healthcare and Social Services
77%
Education
10%
Administrative Support
7%
Other Industries
6%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Career Title
Typical annual earnings
Employment outlook
(openings/year)
Student characteristics
Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
77
Completion rate
91%
Average number of students who completed each year
26
Gender
Male
13%
Female
87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
12%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
55%
30 to 39
39%
40 to 49
4%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
100%
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