The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120; telephone number 202-887-6791).

1. Submit a FGCU graduate application and satisfy all applicable university admission requirements.
2. Provide an official academic transcript showing the award of a BSN or BS degree in a related field of science.
3. Provide Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, taken within last 5 years, with minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal and quantitative sections. Analytical score must also be reported; or the Miller's Analogy Test (MAT) score of 400 or above, taken within last five years.
4. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. Complete following with a grade of C or above:
   1. Statistics course.
   2. Health assessment course.
6. Provide evidence of current and unrestricted registration as a registered nurse with legibility for Florida RN licensure.
7. Provide evidence of a minimum one year current practice experience as a registered nurse.
8. Submit a current resume and statement of career goals.
9. For applicants who have attended, but not completed another MSN program, provide a letter of support from the dean of the school of nursing (or designee) that addresses the following:
   1. Potential for success in a MSN program.
   2. Interpersonal communication skills.
   3. Other information as determined by the dean.

Applicants must also provide a waiver granting the Graduate Admission and Progression Committee permission to contact the program(s) attended to verify information.

1. Required Courses in the Major  (36 hrs)
   
   
   • NGR 6002C Health Appraisal and Interpretation (4)
   • NGR 6141 Physiological Alterations to Health (3)
   • NGR 6172 Advanced Therapeutics (3)
   • NGR 6894 Global Trends & Practice Perspectives (3)
   • NGR 6712 Foundations of Nursing Education (3)
   • NGR 6731 Entrepreneurship (2)
   • NGR 6740 Concepts & Roles in Advanced Nursing (3)
   • NGR 6811 Scholarly Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice (3)
   • NGR 6240C Primary Health Care I (6) [4+2]
   • NGR 6741C Primary Health Care II (6) [4+2]


2. Concentration Requirements (12 hrs)
   
   Complete one of the following concentrations:
   
   
   1. Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration*
      
      
      • NGR 6305C Primary Health Care III (6) [4+2]
      • NGR 6252C Primary Health Care IV (6) [2+4]
        
        *For those seeking national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
   
   
   2. Adult Nurse Practitioner Concentration**
      
      
      • NGR 6252C Primary Health Care IV (6) [4+2]
      • NGR 6215C Primary Health Care V (6) [2+4]
        
        **For those seeking national certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP).

• Apply for graduation by deadline indicated in the university calendar.
• Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Maintain an overall academic GPA of at least a 3.0 in all course work attempted in the master's program. A grade of less than B in more than one course will result in dismissal.