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MSN Admission - Based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants
- Must meet the core progression requirements of the Loewenberg School of Nursing.
Admission Criteria You may download admission forms http://nursing.memphis.edu/AppFiles.htm - Admission to the University of Memphis Graduate School http://academics.memphis.edu/gradschool/admproc.html
- Admission to the LSON graduate program (download the application)
- TOEFL score of 600 (250 computer based score) for students who speak English as a second language
- An undergraduate minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
- MSN recommendation form completed by three persons qualified to judge applicant's ability to practice in an advanced role
- Successful completion of the NCLEX licensing examination
Admission Requirements for BSN Applicants - Completion of BSN
- An unrestricted registered nursing license to practice in Tennessee
Admission Requirements for RN/MSN Applicants with a BA/BS non-nursing major - An unrestricted registered nursing license to practice in Tennessee
- Completion of a 13 unit RN/MSN nursing bridge sequence: NURS 3107, NURS 4120/6120, NURS 4127/6127, NURS 4110/6110; and NURS 4327/6327.
*RN/MSN graduates will not be awarded the BSN degree Admission Requirements for Generic MSN (non-registered nurse) Applicants - Completion of (12 hour) nursing support sequence(Anatomy/Physiology & Microbiology: BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021, BIOL 1230/1231 with a grade of 3.0 or higher
- Admission to University of Memphis Undergraduate Program as degree seeking student. (Complete applications for LSON Undergraduate.See BSN Program for deadlines)
- Completion of undergraduate foundation, provider of care, coordinator of care courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. BSN degree will be awarded when these undergraduate courses and the TBR minimum general education degree requirements are completed. (approximately 5 semesters full-time)
- Admission to University of Memphis Graduate Program and LSON MSN program (Complete application during senior year of undergraduate courses)
- Unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee
Note: The Nurse Practice Acts in several states require that nurses hold an earned degree (AAS/BSN in nursing) or a diploma in nursing prior to successful completion of the NCLEX examination in order to obtain a registered nursing license in that state. Generic master's students who licensed via a certificate program and then continued on to obtain an MSN as the first nursing degree would not be able to be licensed in those states. Students admitted to graduate coursework must have and maintain while in the program: - An unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee
- Current CPR certification
- Evidence of Heptavax, MMR, polio, and tetanus vaccination
- Rubella and varicella titers
- Freedom from tuberculosis as evidenced by a negative PPD or health provider examination
- Evidence of current professional malpractice insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 in the aggregate
Admission Procedures - Complete admission to the U of M Graduate School.
- Submit TOEFL scores if applicable.
- Complete admission to the LSON School of Nursing.
- Have 3 MSN recommendation forms.
- Students must have complete files by the deadline (October 1 for Spring; February 15 for Fall)
- Only completed files will go to an Admissions Committee after the deadline.
Core Performance Standards for Admission and Progression - Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment.
- Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
- Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form.
- Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces.
- Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.
- Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
- Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing care.
- Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.
EMAIL CONTACT- rakoch@memphis.edu Dr. Robert Koch
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