Florida Atlantic University - Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Admissions decisions are made based upon the quality of the application and the number of available slots in the program desired. Application to all graduate-Masters programs (MS, Post-MS Certificate, MS Bridge) involves a *two step process*.

Step 1: First complete a Florida Atlantic University Graduate Application. Due to a high volume of applications and the time needed to receive and process transcripts and application fees, step one may take up to 2 weeks to complete. You may check your application status online: http://www.fau.edu/graduate/applyonline/applicationstatus/index.php

Step 2: Turn in [hand deliver or mail] your completed checklist with all supporting documents to Graduate Student Services in the College of Nursing. All documents must be received or postmarked by the published application deadlines.

*Your admission application is contingent upon successful completion of steps 1 and 2 - the University and receipt by College of Nursing of all supporting documents.

NOTE: Please check below for documents you may need and/or want in advance for the application process.

All materials (checklist and supporting documents) sent to the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing must be submitted together in one envelope by the program deadline. No application will be considered unless all materials are submitted together. All program prerequisites including specific courses required for the track of the student's choice must be completed before the application deadline. Please visit the specific program pages for specific course prerequisites. If you are unable to complete the prerequisite courses and submit all necessary supporting materials by the program application deadline, you are encouraged to apply for the next admission cycle for your program of interest. (Please note: the NP tracks admit only once a year with a March 1st application deadline.)

In general, Graduate Program Applications can be improved by paying close attention to:

Writing ability
Experience in nursing relevant to the program desired
Evidence of contributions to the profession Leadership experiences Participation in professional organizations
Articulation of Leadership
National Certification
Community service activities
Graduate Record Examination scores or Miller Analogy Test - MAT (If GPA is below 3.0)

Regulations governing admission to the graduate study in Nursing at FAU include those established by both the University and College of Nursing.

"All materials submitted in support of your application become the property of Florida Atlantic University. We cannot return materials or copies to applicants. Thank you for considering Florida Atlantic University for your graduate school needs."

Graduate Programs Admission Deadlines

Nurse Practitioner Applicants (*IMPORTANT INFORMATION*)

All Nurse Practitioner tracks are limited access. Therefore, admission is competitive. Students will be admitted only in certain semesters. The upcoming deadlines for Nurse Practitioner Applications are listed in the Table below. These deadlines apply to applicants who hold the BS in nursing, to Bridge students and to Dual degree students applying for a slot in the NP program.

Nurse Educator, Nurse Administrator, Clinical Nurse Leader, Advanced Holistic Nursing or Individualized Track Applicants may apply in any semester. These deadlines apply to applicants who hold the BS in nursing, to Bridge students and to Dual degree students.

Nurse Practitioner Admissions	Deadline
Spring 2013 Admission	June 1, 2012
Fall 2013 Admission	March 1, 2013
Fall 2014 Admission	March 1, 2014

All other MSN Admissions	Deadline
Fall 2013 Admission	June 1, 2013
Spring 2013 Admission	October 1, 2012

MS Application Process - Checklist Table

Requirement	Master's	BS-MS Phase II	Bridge
FAU Application for Graduate Admission (click on underlined hyperlink)	X	X	X
Philosophy of Nursing Essay [Click for Guidelines for Philosophy of Nursing Statement and Reference Letters] (click on underlined hyperlink)	X	X	X
Two letters of Recommendation [Click for Guidelines for Philosophy of Nursing Statement and Reference Letters] (click on underlined hyperlink)	X	X	X
Resume or CV (Required Format for CV)(click on underlined hyperlink)	X	X	X
Current RN licensure (copy of license)	X	X	X
One set of Official Transcripts from ALL prior institutions attended to the FAU Graduate Admissions Office. *FAU students are not required to send official FAU transcripts.	X	X	X
One set of unofficial (student copy) transcripts from all prior institutions attended included with the College of Nursing application. (FAU graduates included)	X	X	X
Earned BSN from an accredited university and nursing program accredited by either CCNE or NLN	X
Basic statistics course [FAU STA2014 or STA2023 or equivalent]	X	X	X
Baccalaureate level course in nursing research	X
It is recommended (not required) that applicants enrolling in M.S. tracks requiring Direct Care Core take/retake undergraduate pathophysiology, health assessment and pharmacology courses if taken more than five years from MS program enrollment.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater (for final 60 credits of Baccalaureate level courses on 4.0 scale). MAT or GRE required if GPA is below 3.0.	X	X	X
Non-nursing Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited university			X
Masters Admission Checklist Form (click on underlined hyperlink) Checklist and supporting materials may be delivered or mailed to the College of Nursing: Boca Raton Campus: Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Attn: Graduate Nursing Office 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991	X	X	X
A state/federal criminal background check is required for all admitted students. If admitted to the graduate nursing program the student MUST initiate the background check process as required and outlined online before enrolling in courses. Costs are the responsibility of the applicant/student.	Required upon admission for all students and updated annually by signed Oath and Affirmation statements.

Graduate Programs Contact Information

BOCA, DAVIE and NORTHERN CAMPUSES

777 Glades Rd.

Boca Ration, FL 33431

Phone: 561-297-3261

Fax: 561-297-0088

Email: ckruse@fau.edu

Office Hours:
M-F / 8:30am-5:00pm

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