MSN TR NNP - MSN: Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Track (MSN)

Admission to the master's program is based on evaluation of the following by the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee.

1. A completed application;

2. A resume providing an overview of education, credentials, work experience, skills and accomplishments;

3. An associate degree or diploma in nursing from a program that includes clinical practice courses in nursing, that is accredited by one of the institutional accrediting agencies, and that holds professional accreditation by CCNE or ACEN;

4. A minimum cumulative GPA (undergraduate and graduate coursework) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; if not met, then a cumulative nursing GPA of 3.0 may be considered.

5. One year of experience as a RN is required for all nurse practitioner tracks prior to beginning courses. Applicants for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track must have at least one year experience as a RN in critical/emergency care prior to beginning courses. Applicants for the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program must have at least one year of clinical experience as an RN prior to beginning the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner track and 2 years of NICU clinical experience as an RN before taking any clinical courses. Applicants for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program must have at least one year of clinical experience as an RN in pediatrics prior to beginning the program and 2 years of pediatric clinical experience as an RN before taking any clinical courses;

6. Evidence of current unrestricted licensure (RN) to practice in the United States and licensure/privilege to practice in Mississippi;

7. Preadmission Counseling (completed after the application is reviewed by the Graduate Admissions and Progression Committee);

8. Official transcripts from all schools attended.

9. Graduates of foreign schools whose academic language is not English: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required to demonstrate competence in written and spoken English;

10. Once admitted to an MSN program, a student may only transfer to another program with permission of the program director and assistant dean for graduate studies. Students may not transfer into the FNP program.

11. Depending on the program you are applying for, an interview may be required as a part of the holistic admissions approach. Additional information will be provided to applicants when they are invited to interview. 

Preference is given to applicants with recent full-time experience relevant to the selected track. In unusual instances, the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee may consider applicants who do not meet the admission criteria. The School of Nursing reserves the right to offer programs based on the number of acceptable applicants admitted. When a program is not offered due to limited enrollment, the applicant will be notified and other admission options will be explored.

RESIDENCE

Depending upon the MSN track, a minimum of one academic year of course work with continuous residence is required. The total number of hours must be equivalent to a full-time plan of study for two or three semesters.

Amy Carroll, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC
Phone: 601-984-6339