Master of Science in Nursing

Specializations

Through the MSN program, you’ll gain the advanced knowledge and skills you’ll need to be a leader in today’s challenging health care environment. If you choose to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, this program will provide a solid foundation for your DNP.

To help you achieve your goals, our MSN program offers these specializations:

• Clinical Systems Administration—Work as an innovative and collaborative leader in corporations and consulting firms, improving the quality of healthcare. View the course requirements of this specialization.
• Nursing Education—Work as an innovative educator in academic or clinical settings using foundational knowledge in teaching and learning principles, assessment, and curricular design. View the course requirements of this specialization.

Specific Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program, applicants must:

• Complete an application and submit a $50 application fee
• Possess a BSN from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Have an active, unencumbered RN license
  • Must include Nebraska eligibility
  • 2,000 hours of professional nursing experience in direct patient care prior to enrollment in clinical courses
  • 4,000 hours of direct care in level III NICU prior to enrollment in clinical neonatal courses
  • 2,000 hours of direct care in a psychiatric mental health (for students following the psychiatric mental health track)
  • 2,000 hours of direct care in pediatrics prior to enrollment in clinical courses (for students following a pediatric track)
• Provide official transcripts from all educational institutions attended
  • Must include verification of clinical/practicum hours completed in master’s or certificate program
• Submit three letters of recommendations; one from a supervisor/employer, who can speak to your performance in an academic or professional setting
• Submit a personal statement speaking to your long- and short-term goals
• Have successfully completed an undergraduate statistics course and physical assessment course or equivalent 

A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The interview may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Additional requirements for international students

Any course work taken at an accredited institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES). Creighton’s admissions committee must receive an official evaluation from WES directly. Photo copies will not be accepted.

World Education Services
PO Box 745, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745;
Phone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 966-6395
http://www.wes.org

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant international students. Ability to speak and write correct grammatical English is imperative. All applicants who are not native speakers of English or who have obtained a high school diploma or degree outside of the United States must present a TOEFL score of 600 on the Paper-Based Test (PBT) or iBT score of at least 100. Scores over 2 years old will not be accepted. Students must ask the ETS (the testing agency) to send original TOEFL scores to Creighton University (Institutional Code 6121). The College of Nursing reserves the right to require students to re-take the exam. It is also at the discretion of the College of Nursing as to whether a TOEFL score is required of applicants who have earned a college degree from a United States university.

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International applicants must also meet English language proficiency requirements

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Creighton’s MSN program is supported by several student organizations that help enrich the overall experience of those working toward their Master of Science in Nursing.

Creighton University Student Nurse Association (CUSNA)

As a member of the Creighton University Student Nurse Association, you’ll serve as a leader in the College of Nursing community and beyond. The CUSNA is a chapter of a national student nurse organization, enabling members to have a voice for nursing students across the state, as well as nationwide.

Nursing Senate

The Nursing Senate serves as one voice for the nursing student body. As a member, you’ll positively contribute to the nursing profession, Creighton University and the College of Nursing by:

• Extending service and social opportunities to all nursing students
• Collaborating with students, faculty, staff and other Creighton professionals
• Working together to strengthen the College of Nursing community

Hastings Association of Nursing Students (HANdS)

HANdS represents and speaks as one voice for the nursing student body. The organization coordinates activities and embraces issues to serve as a channel of communication between College of Nursing faculty and students on the Hastings campus.