Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

  

To address the growing demand for nurses who provide health care in South Los Angeles and similar communities across the nation and throughout the world, the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing plans on admitting it’s first cohort of forty students in Fall 2010. It is our goal to educate and train students who will achieve excellence in patient care and become innovative leaders that will help improve diversity and cultural sensitivity in the nursing workforce.

Our two-year, five semester program is designed for individuals from non-nursing backgrounds to pursue a graduate degree in nursing.  Students will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and the Clinical Nurse Leader certifying examination upon graduation from the program.

Admission Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • 3.0 grade point average (on 4.0 scale)
  • GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Completed pre-requisites:
  • English Composition
  • Anatomy (with lab)
  • Microbiology (with lab)
  • Sociology
  • Speech
  • Physiology (with lab)
  • Psychology
  • Nutrition
  • Statistics
  • ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 7 YEARS OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • ONLINE APPLICATION . The deadline for Fall 2012 (classes begin August 2012): June 30th 2012
  • APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $100 must be submitted via Paypal with the online application. You do not need a PayPal account to utilize this service.  Once you complete the application you will see a “Pay Now” button.  Click this button to pay the $100 application fee via PayPal.
  • POST-SECONDARY OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts from all college and/or universities attended must be mailed directly from your academic institution in a sealed envelope to the School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs at 1748 East 118th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059.  Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.  Transcripts from foreign institutions must be translated and evaluated from one of the following foreign transcript evaluation service providers.
  • GRE SCORES
    GRE scores should be sent directly to the School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs.  Our GRE school code is    
    4257 Department Code is 0216.  Our preferred score on the GRE is 1000 (combined
    Verbal & Quantitative) and a Writing Analysis score of 3.5.
  • PERSONAL GOAL STATEMENT: The personal goal statement should be no more than two pages. It must be written in your own words. It should describe the applicant’s:
    Interest in and potential for contributing to the field of nursing, and how the statement is aligned with the mission of CDU and the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing (MMDSON), Career objectives, and Self-assessment of the applicant’s interpersonal skills, verbal and written skills, computer skills, and general preparation for succeeding in a graduate program in nursing. Please send to the Mervyn M Dymally School of Nursing Student Affairs office: 1748 East 118th Street Los Angeles Ca 90059.
  • LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Submit three letters of recommendation.  Two of the three letters must be from a professional individual who can provide information about the applicant’s academic ability. Please send to the Mervyn M Dymally School of Nursing Student Affairs office:1748 East 118th Street Los Angeles Ca 90059.
  • RESUME or CURRICULUM VITAE (CV): Please send to the Mervyn M Dymally School of Nursing Student Affairs office: 1748 East 118th Street Los Angeles Ca 90059.
  • World Education Services (WES)
    Bowling Green Station
    P.O. Box 5087
    New York, NY 10274-5087
    Tel: (212) 966-6311
    Fax: (212) 739-6100
    Website: http://www.wes.org
    International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
    P.O. Box 3665
    Culver City, CA 90231-3655
    Tel: (310) 258-9451
    Fax: (310) 342-7086
    Website: http://www.ierf.org
    Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
    P.O. Box 6908
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Tel: (310) 275-3530
    Fax: (310) 275-3528
    Email: acei@acei1.com
    Website: http://www.acei1.com
    American Education Research Corporation (AERC)
    P.O. Box 996
    West Covina, CA 91793-0996
    Tel: (626) 339-4404
    Fax: (626) 339-9081
    Email: aerc@verizon.net
    Website: www.aerc-eval.com

Other Important Information:

  • The program was granted initial approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing in June 2009.  The Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted its approval in March 2009.
  • The first nursing education program will be the Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing.  Future programs include the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Nursing Practice, as well as degree completion and undergraduate nursing programs.
  • The School of Nursing will be housed in the Life Sciences Research Nursing Education Building, which is currently under construction for completion in Fall 2010.
  • Approximate cost of the 2 year program is $56,000 (68 units at $750/unit, with professional fees).

 
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For more information, contact:

Joanna Fernandez
Administrative Secretary/Admissions
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
1748 E. 118th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
323-568-3301 (O)
323-563-4891 (F)
joannafernandez@cdrewu.edu
www.cdrewu.edu
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