Nurse Educator

Admission Criteria

Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does NOT guarantee acceptance. When faculty-to-student ratio limits the acceptance of all qualified students, students will be granted admission according to their qualifications and the completeness of their application packet.

To enter the program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, the student must first meet the requirements established by and apply to Albany State University’s Graduate School, which is the overarching school containing the various major-related concentrations and programs, and be accepted to the University in good standing. Please be aware that admission to the Graduate School does not guarantee acceptance into its graduate nursing programs. The prospective student should contact the Graduate Admissions Office or the Department of Nursing’s Graduate Nursing Programs Director well in advance of the planned entry date.

Applicants must:

1. FIRST, submit an application and related documents to Albany State University’s Graduate School and be admitted in good standing.
   • To enter the program leading to the Master of Science in Nursing Degree, the student must meet the requirements established for all graduate degree programs at Albany State University, as established by its Graduate School.
2. Possess a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
3. Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
4. Complete the following undergraduate courses:
   • Assessment in Health Care/Health Assessment;
   • Pathophysiology/Pathophysiology for RN’s;
   • Research/Research in Nursing; and
   • Introduction to Statistics.
5. Have documentation of current Professional Nursing Licensure in their state of practice prior to entering the functional track.
   • Students intending to practice or satisfy clinical requirements within the state of Georgia must also provide documentation of current Professional Nursing Licensure in Georgia.

A student who has failed (“C,” “D,” “F,” “WF,” or “U”) two (2) graduate nursing courses—whether at ASU or another graduate-level program—will be ineligible for admission (or continuation) in the nursing program at ASU. Students who have been dismissed for two (2) nursing failures or for cause may request readmission after two (2) years of receiving notice of dismissal. For readmission policies, please refer to the appropriate section in the Graduate Nursing Student Handbook.

 Program of Study

• Graduate Catalog: MSN-NE Program of Study
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Curriculum Patterns

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Post-Master's Certification