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An online MSN degree (Master’s of Science in Nursing) from Gonzaga University is the first step toward career advancement, as the demand for health care professionals is expected to reach a critical need within the next decade. Nurses with master’s degrees in nursing are in great demand as the complexity in the health care system increases. New careers will be developed to provide care for the aging population. Educators for the new generation of men and women nurses are needed now more than ever! Earn your online MSN without putting your career on hold – start now at Gonzaga Online (located in Spokane, Washington).

As a Zag, you will:

Have the pride of a Gonzaga degree
Be equipped with the skills necessary for excellent job performance
Gain access to a vast network of alumni and employers
Serve your community and advance healthcare

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the MSN program (all tracks), you must have a bachelor’s degree with an unencumbered RN license, which means you can have a bachelor’s degree in any field along with a nursing degree or diploma from an accredited or state-approved program. Gonzaga would prefer a bachelor of science in nursing, but that is not required. Students who are admitted without a bachelor’s degree in nursing may need to take some foundational nursing courses before completing master’s-level courses, e.g., statistics, research, and community health nursing.

You must take the MAT (Miller Analogies Test) and provide a copy of test scores to be admitted into this program. If you have taken the MAT within the last five years, you do not need to retake it, only provide a copy of your test scores. Gonzaga will also accept GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) scores.

Prerequisite: Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree or a bachelor’s degree in any field with an unencumbered RN license. – 3.0 GPA or higher.

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Choosing a school for advanced nursing education is a difficult job. At Gonzaga, our goal is to help you develop personally and professionally. We expect commitment and hard work. As a result, you will graduate with a quality education from a well-respected institution and emerge practice-ready, rigorously trained, and poised to influence positive change.

Founded in our Jesuit ethos, our mission is to deliver clinical practice leaders who practice and live as people for others. Be ready to serve and change the healthcare industry for the better.

Entry Requirements

Registered nurses who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply to Gonzaga’s post-master’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program:

A master’s degree in nursing with a concentration as a Nurse Practitioner, Health Systems Leadership/Nursing Administration, Nurse Anesthetist, or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Programs must be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or similar national accreditation. Current MSN students who will complete master’s level coursework prior to the start of DNP classes can still apply. *Final official transcript, APN License (if applicable), and verification of practicum hours must be submitted at completion of MSN program.

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) from master’s-level nursing courses of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. If GPA falls below a 3.3 please include an explanation of GPA statement.

Documentation of an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) course on an official transcript. If the student has not had an EBP course, he or she can still be fully admitted, but will be required to complete an EBP course prior to starting DNP course work. Gonzaga offers this course and it is available online to DNP students.

Must have taken a 3-semester credit graduate-level inferential statistics or biostatistics course within the last 5 years with an earned grade of B or better. If the student has not had a statistics course, or it does not fall within the time constraints, he or she can still be fully admitted, but will be required to complete a statistics course prior to starting DNP course work. Gonzaga offers this course online to DNP students.

MAT Test Score
You must take the MAT (Miller Analogies Test) and provide a copy of test scores to be admitted into this program. If you have taken the MAT within the last five years, you do not need to retake it, only provide a copy of your test scores. Gonzaga will also accept GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) scores. Go to www.milleranalogies.com to find test information and testing centers or visit our Test Preparation page.

Provide a verification form documenting supervised practicum hours earned in a master’s program.

Must possess an unencumbered RN license from the state where practicum/capstone courses will be completed and provide documentation.

An interview via phone or Skype may be requested.

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At Gonzaga, our goal is to help you develop personally and professionally. As a result, you will graduate with a quality education from a well-respected institution and emerge practice-ready, rigorously trained, and poised to influence positive change. Founded in our Jesuit ethos, our mission is to deliver leaders who live and practice Cura Personalis – caring for the whole person.

The Post-Bacc DNP offers three pathways for obtaining nurse practitioner certification and licensure:

Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) from bachelor’s level courses of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

An official transcript from every college and university and/or nursing program attended (only courses from accredited institutions will be accepted)

Curriculum vitae (CV).

Three letters of recommendation. (sent from within the online application)

- Two must be from a colleague/supervisor who is able to evaluate current competency in nursing and the candidate’s potential for advanced practice (clinical or leadership depending on area of practice) at the most advanced level.

- Applicants are strongly encouraged to have one letter from a former college/university nursing professor who can attest to the candidate’s potential for academic success in a doctoral program.

- Letters must be signed and on letterhead. Recommendation letters will be uploaded through the online application portal by the recommender.

A 500-word personal statement that addresses:

- Reasons for pursuing a DNP degree and how Gonzaga University’s DNP program will prepare the candidate to meet his or her professional goals

- Personal and professional strengths

- Professional experiences

- Interest in specific track within DNP program (FNP, PMHNP, or A/GNP)

Current Registered Nurse license

GRE exam scores (completed within the last five years). See the Test Preparation page for more information.

Non-native English speakers are required to provide proof of English proficiency. Gonzaga accepts the following:

- Score of 6.5 or better on the IELTS

- Official TOEFL score of at least 88 ibt or 580 pbt

If you would like to petition for transfer of credits from another doctoral program please fill out the Permission to Transfer Graduate Credits form through the Registrar’s office and submit with accompanying syllabus or course description and official transcripts – students may transfer up to 15 credits (for post-baccalaureate DNP pathway) from an accredited doctoral program.

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The Gonzaga University online RN to MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) program is designed for registered nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) who want to earn an advanced nursing degree. Students can apply for either the Health Systems Leadership Track or the Nurse Educator Track in the MSN Program.

An online MSN can open up new career opportunities for nurses interested in nursing leadership, management, or specialized nursing positions—and with this accelerated program, you will earn your master’s degree much faster than you would earning your bachelor’s and master’s degrees separately!

Built with the flexibility to fit your busy career, the online RN to MSN program at Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, allows multiple entry points on the road to your Master’s of Nursing. With an associate’s degree, it takes approximately 66 credits to finish the program, including a ten-course “bridge” that prepares students for master’s-level course work. Students with bachelor’s degrees need to complete only 36 credits to earn the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

This bridge program is designed to prepare you for graduate-level work. You will:

- Study major research methods and approaches to improving health care and patient outcomes

- Update your knowledge and skill in health assessment

- Learn how to create healthy work environments and improve population health

Entry Requirements

For the RN to MSN program, applicants must have an unencumbered RN license and a diploma or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program. The applicant must also demonstrate the desire to advance their knowledge and experience within the nursing field.

Prerequisite – Applicants must have earned an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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Notes

Students may require to attend on-campus four day course.

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