graduate program: Nursing

Nursing: Admission

Admission requirements listed on this page are for the MSN program for registered nurses. Individuals with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing who want to pursue a nursing career are eligible to apply to the MIDAS (MSN Direct Entry as Second Degree) program and earn a Master of Science in Nursing in 20 months. MIDAS application materials are available at the bottom of the MIDAS web page.

Prerequisites

Applicants to the program should meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be licensed registered nurses in the United States.
  • Applicants must be licensed in the state in which they will participate in clinical experiences.
  • Completion of an undergraduate statistics course prior to entering the program.

RN's with a diploma or associate degree are eligible for the RN to MSN program. Applicants who are registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree in another area are eligible for the Educational Mobility Option or the School Nurse Licensure program.

Admission Process

The department of nursing admits students for the fall semester of each academic year. A minimum of 10 students are accepted for each cohort group. The cohort group is a unique opportunity for students to attend classes together in a collaborative learning environment.

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Application Materials and Requirements

Although there is no admission test required for the Master of Science in Nursing program, students who plan to pursue one of the dual degree programs will need to provide scores from an admission test.

  • Dual MSN/MEd or the dual MSN/MSCJ: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
  • Dual MSN/MBA: Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

International applicants must submit additional documents for admission as required by the University, including an official evaluation of all international credits by World Education Services (WES). Contact the office of graduate services at 513 745-3360 for further information.

A personal interview may be required.

Where to Send

Send all completed application materials to:

Director of Nursing Student Services
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-7351

Phone: 513 745-4392
Toll-Free: 800 344-4698, ext. 4392
E-mail:

For More Information

For further information regarding nursing graduate programs or the application process, contact the director of nursing student services by e-mail at gomez@xavier.edu or by phone at 513 745-4392 or toll-free at 800 344-4698, ext. 4392.