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MSN - Application Instructions/Requirements
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MSN - Application Instructions/Requirements


  1. Graduate from an accredited BSN program, official transcript on file in the School of Nursing.
  2. Photocopy of current Kansas RN license
  3. Completion of a written application to include:
    1. Two Applicant Reference Statements from an employer, previous faculty, or professional peer discussing your potential for success in the program
    2. A written statement on your personal philosophy of nursing and potential for success in the program
  4. Successful completion of an undergraduate nursing research course with a grade of "C" or better
  5. Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment across the life span with a grade of "C" or better
  6. Successful completion of a graduate inferential statistics course with a grade of "B" or better
  7. 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of college course work
  8. Students with English as a second language must demonstrate a TOEFL score of 550(213). Information about the TOEFL exam may be reviewed at the Web site www.ets.org/toefl/


Instructions for Assembling the MSN Application

  1. Application for Washburn University Admission: Application to be submitted online if student not currently enrolled at Washburn University.
  2. MSN Application: Complete each item of the application. Put an N/A (not applicable) in spaces that do not apply. Use additional pages if more space is needed and make sure name and the item number appear on that page.
  3. Personal Statement: Write a personal philosophy of nursing and discuss potential success in the program. This statement must be typed, double-spaced, and three to five pages.
  4. Resume: Send an updated resume with the application.
  5. Applicant Reference Statement: Select two (2) persons to provide valid information on applicant 's academic abilities, commitment to nursing, values and ethics, emotional stability and maturity, and readiness to enter the MSN program. References may not come from a relative. Complete the top part of the form and attach a self-addressed stamped envelope. Request the form be completed, and be signed across the seal. Applicant Reference Statements are to be submitted unopened in the application packet.

Transcripts

An official copy of your BSN transcript is required. An unofficial transcript will not be accepted. Send all transcripts to the School of Nursing. A copy will be made for the SON records and the original forwarded to the Registrar 's office.

Application Timeline

The Graduate Education Committee will begin review of completed applications after March 15. Late applications will be considered only if space is available in the relevant specialty track. Students may expect to be notified by mail acceptance into the Graduate program by May 15. Failure to complete the application procedures and documents in their entirety will delay the processing of applications. Any falsification of information on any of the documents submitted may be cause for rejection of the application or dismissal from the program.

Mail or deliver application packet along with an application fee of $35.00 (money order required) to:

Washburn University
School of Nursing
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all application materials are enclosed in one envelope. Only completed files will be considered. If you have questions, please call Mary Allen at 785-670-1533 or email: mary.allen@washburn.edu.

Physical/Health Assessment Forms