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Post-MSN Admission Criteria

The following criteria must be met for admission to the Post-MSN Certificate Program in the WVU School of Nursing:
Satisfy WVU requirements for admission to graduate study.
1. Hold the degree of master of science in nursing from a nationally accredited school.
2. Have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale on Master's degree work.
3. Have a current, unrestricted R.N. license in at least one state.
4. Submit three letters of reference.
5. Submit a typewritten essay describing professional goals (limited to two type-written, double-spaced pages).

Students in the Post-MSN certificate program must maintain a 3.0 GPA and earn satisfactory clinical ratings to progress.

Once admitted, the student is assigned to a faculty advisor who provides guidance in required courses and other academic matters.  Enrollment in nursing courses is based upon readiness, availability of space, and other essential resources.

   
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