Post-Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements

A completed Graduate Application form
Meet the criteria for admission to Graduate Studies
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended (including transcripts from MUW).

Transcripts must verify that the applicant has a minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a four-point scale for graduate studies.
Transcripts must verify a master's or doctorate degree from an institution accredited four-year institution, unless dual enrolled.*

Holds a Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an academic institution with national and/or regional accreditation. *If enrolled in the MUW MSN-FNP or DNP track, a student can dually enroll in in the PG-NEC coursework. The master’s degree must be completed for the PG-NEC to be awarded.
Unencumbered nursing license
Have practiced a minimum of 1 year as a registered nurse.
Two written letters of reference (one should be from a nursing instructor/faculty member) stating the applicant’s qualifications for graduate work from persons who have personal knowledge of the applicant’s academic/work performance.
Practice experience of at least one year as a registered nurse
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Written personal statement explaining career goals in nursing education and how obtaining a certification will impact your role as a nurse.
A $25.00 application fee for all graduate programs.

Physical exam
Malpractice insurance as a graduate nursing student.
Proof of automobile and health insurance.
An immunization form showing two doses of the MMR vaccine. See the Graduate Bulletin for more details.
Hepatitis immunization or signed waver
Seasonal flu shot required
Documentation of QuantiFERON TB Gold negative results
AHA BLS-CPR certification
Passed criminal background check and 9 panel drug screen

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