Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The need for skilled and experienced family nurse practitioners has increased dramatically in recent years, thus this program does not require GRE. It does require one year of full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse (which must have occurred within the last five years and have involved direct patient care). You must also have a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited institution with a satisfactory grade-point average of at least 3.0. Program admission is very competitive so be sure to submit your application, application fee, and all required documents by the priority deadline: Jan. 15.

• Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee
  
  
• Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.

• Statement of Personal Goals - Can be uploaded into the online application. A formal statement of personal goals for the program, maximum of 2 pages, double-spaced, that includes the following:
  
  • Your experience in the field, including volunteer experience.
  • Your reason(s) for choosing this degree program.
  • Your experience with research (if applicable).
  • Your career goals and how furthering your education with this degree will help you realize these goals.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Can be uploaded into the online application. Should include the following when applicable: education, experience (work and volunteer), certifications, professional affiliations, special skills related to the field, and research presentations/publications
  
  
• Two Letters of Recommendation - Can be sent electronically through the online application. Preferably from academic sources. 
  
  
• Undergraduate Course - in research documented on transcripts.