Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
The Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Program prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families. The Family NP track is designed for nurses with baccalaureate degrees who are interested in completing the course requirements for a graduate degree in nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NP national certification examinations through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university or the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university based on a university approved foreign credential evaluation for the MSN FNP applicants.
An absolute cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited post-secondary schools attended.
A current and unrestricted registered nurse license in the state of California.
Statistics course (3 units) completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to matriculation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation (academic/professional)
Two letters of recommendation must be from a current or past nursing supervisor/ manager
Recommendations should address the following areas:
Relationships with work (paid or voluntary) associates.
Work competence.
Communication and interpersonal skills with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Leadership skills or potential.
Values, ethical standards, responsibility, and initiative.
Personal Goal Statement (2-3 pages)
The applicant’s goals must be congruent with those of the MMDCON, the University, and the applicant’s chosen specialty. May be submitted online via NursingCAS, in a PDF or Word format. The goal statement is an opportunity for students to tell the admissions committee about their career plans upon completion of their graduate degree.
Applicants who fall below the eligibility requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In each case, additional supplemental items may be required
For International Students
We do not require a separate application or additional fee; however, you should be prepared to meet all the admissions requirements outlined above. However, any coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. course equivalency from one of the following (a course-by-course evaluation, including equivalent degree with GPA, is required):
English Language Proficiency and International Student Support
Proficiency in English is required for all applicants whose first language is not English. International students must submit official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. The minimum total score required is 84, with at least 24 in both the speaking and writing sections.
For help with international student services, including I-20 forms, F-1 visa applications, SEVIS registration, and other immigration-related matters, please contact the Office of International Affairs. Our team provides dedicated support for international applicants throughout the admissions and enrollment process.
