MSN Nurse Practitioner Programs

 

The Keigwin School of Nursing now offers different Nurse Practitioner specialization options for those interested in pursuing their MSN degree. All track options are available in full-time and part-time paces for each specialization.

The available APRN tracks are:

*Post Graduate certificate options are available for all above listed specializations. Information on all post graduate certificate programs can be found here.

MSN Nurse Practitioner Program Admissions

  • All APRN concentrations admit only one time per year for the fall semester.
  • Applications are accepted throughout the year for a Fall semester start.
  • Transfer students may be accepted, and can apply through the same process.
    • For more information on transferring from another MSN program, please see our FAQ page.
  • Applications are submitted online.

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Standard Admissions Requirements

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
  • 3.0 undergraduate nursing GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Graduation from a CCNE, NLN or ACEN accredited BSN program
  • Evidence of completion of undergraduate courses in statistics
  • Official GRE scores of 290 or higher
    • The requirement of official GRE scores will be waived for all applicants who have a 3.0 or higher undergraduate nursing GPA
  • Resume or CV
  • Statement of Intent
    • A personal statement describing your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree and detailing your professional goals. Should not exceed 2 pages.
  • Copy of valid Florida RN License
    • Out of state applicants must have valid RN license from a US state and be eligible for license endorsement in the state of Florida.
  • Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience is required prior to beginning the first clinical course in all APRN tracks
    • Additional experience is required in AGACNP
  • If the applicant’s primary language is not English, the TOEFL or IELTS exam will be required.
    • TOEFL minimum scores - 550 paper, 79 internet based

    • IELTS minimum score – 6.5

  • Required interview for qualified candidates
  • All APRN programs require clinical participation, and background checks are required for all students after they have been admitted to the program as required by our clinical affiliates. Information on the background check may need to be released to clinical agencies for permission to participate at the clinical site. If clinical placement is denied by the agency, and an alternate site cannot be obtained, the student will not complete the program.

Graduate students can expect to pay a one time subscription fee prior to the start of their program ranging from $700 to $1800 depending upon the program.  The fee is due upon matriculation and the student will receive a breakdown of services received for these fees. 

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Jacksonville, FL 32211

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