Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing

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Start the path toward your new career by completing your Master of Science in Nursing in 20 months. This 68-credit program (77 for the pre-FNP track) is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a different discipline and want to quickly dive into the healthcare field. Students will receive an advanced foundation of knowledge and skills, so they can provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients.

Potential career paths

• nursing administrator
• nursing educator
• or with additional specialization:
  • family nurse practitioner
  • nurse executive
  • acute care nurse practitioner

Student opportunities

• Leave as an entry-level nurse ready to serve in a variety of health care settings
• Practice care in advanced simulation labs
• Gain clinical experience with Brenau’s network of healthcare partners
• Graduate with a master’s instead of a second bachelor’s degree
• Receive one-on-one instruction from professors with field experience

To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

Admissions document requirements

• All college transcripts
• Bachelor’s degree in another field from regionally accredited university or international equivalent

Admissions GPA requirements

• 3.0 minimum GPA from all college transcripts
• 3.0 minimum science GPA earned in the last 15 years
• Minimum score of 75 on HESI Nursing Admissions Test

Additional admissions requirements

• Criminal background check
• Drug screening test