Academic and Professional Admission Requirements
Academic and Professional Requirements
Prior Education
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program (NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE);
- cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in nursing and other course work
Professional Credential and Competency
- Copy of current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin.
Admissions Application and Transcripts
Complete the Admissions Application
- Submit the admissions application which is free to complete online. Applications for this program are reviewed on a rolling basis so allow sufficient time before the start of your program to be considered for admission.
Request Transcripts
- Have official transcripts from each college or university you attended delivered directly to the Office of Admissions. Cardinal Stritch University alumni and current students should inquire with the admission counselor about locating transcripts already on file.
- Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States require a course-by-course evaluation with GPA. Request the official report from ECE or WES to be sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Allow time for the evaluation to be completed since it could take up to 4-6 weeks to be created.
Information for International Students
Prepare a Portfolio
Provide a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Be sure to include:
- Formal education, degree(s) obtained and major, schools attended and dates.
- Any relevant CEU programs/courses taken.
- All nursing and other positions held.
- Any published professional articles (in journals, hospital/agency publications, school newspaper, etc.), title, date, journal, page number, etc. Attach copy.
- Presentations before staff, patient/family and other groups (including educational seminars presented to peers as part of job responsibilities), date, length of presentation, title, location.
- Honors/awards received.
- Membership in professional and other organizations — offices held, dates of membership.
- Community service: Names of organizations, description of activities.
Write a Reflective Essay
In 3-5 pages, double-spaced, in a scholarly writing style, reflect on:
- Your goals for graduate nursing education (provide at least two-three goals with discussion);
- How a MSN degree from Stritch will advance or change your career path in nursing and as a nurse educator and leader'
- How a graduate nursing degree with an educator or leader focus will affect your individual nursing practice and the discipline of nursing; and
- Your reasons for choosing Stritch and the MSN degree program.
Prior to Enrollment
Applicants admitted to the program must have:
- A personal interview with graduate nursing faculty member;
- Current CPR certification;
- A criminal background check; and
- Computer access and literacy with email, word processing, and presentation software.
Send Application Materials to Admissions
Submit the application online and have additional materials sent to:
Cardinal Stritch University
Graduate Admissions
6801 N. Yates Road, #516
Milwaukee, WI 53217-3985