MSN Degree

Admission Policy
Saint Anthony College of Nursing conducts its program and implements policies on a non-discriminatory basis with respect to race, age, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, military service, status upon military discharge, disability or handicap, and creed.

The Board, administration, and faculty affirm that all students in the College of Nursing MSN degree program must possess intellectual, physical, ethical, emotional, and interpersonal capabilities necessary to complete the MSN degree and to achieve the levels of competency required for safe professional nursing practice. Disabled individuals who apply to Saint Anthony College of Nursing are considered on an individual basis and in compliance with state and federal laws. The College cherishes its right and duty to seek and retain individuals who will make a positive contribution to all aspects of the College Mission.

Admission Requirements

  1. Current licensure in the United States as a Registered Nurse in the state where clinical practicum will be taken.
  2. Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
  3. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.  Official transcripts of all prior college course work.
  4. A typed statement of professional, educational, and career goals.
  5. Three professional letters of recommendation must be submitted which address the applicant's ability to undertake graduate study.  Preferably, at least one should be from a nursing instructor in the student's baccalaureate program.  No personal references will be accepted.
  6. A completed application for admission to the MSN degree program with the appropriate application fee.
  7. A passing score on the TOEFL exam as defined by TOEFL is required for those applicants whose primary language is not English.
  8. Verification of all required immunizations must be provided.  Specific health requirements will be determined by the College, and/or government and clinical agency mandates.
  9. Evidence of current cardiopulminary resuscitation training must be submitted in accordance with the College's and/or practicum agency's CPR policy.
  10. Verification of professional liability, health/accident and auto insurance (if operating a motor vehicle) must be on file in the Graduate Affairs office in accordance with the College's Insurance Requirements policy.
  11. Verification of Transfer/Withdrawal/Dismissal form must be completed if an applicant has attended another nursing or professional health care program, but did not satisfactorily complete the program.

Admission Decision

The admission process is a self-managed process.  All application materials should be sent in a complete packet directly to the Graduate Affairs office.  Official transcripts should be sent by each institution directly to the Graduate Affairs office.

Applications for admission are reviewed as received.

Decisions regarding the acceptance of each applicant are made by Graduate Affairs based upon fulfillment of admissions requirements approved by the faculty and College Board.  The College retains the right to accept the most highly qualified applicants as determined by the College.

The applicant must submit a non refundable tuition deposit of $200 within 30 days of the Graduate Affairs announcement of acceptance into the program.  This deposit is semester specific, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

Matriculation depends upon evidence of completion of all requirements and ability to discharge financial obligations.

Falsification or incomplete documents may be grounds for denial of admission. Admission materials will be kept on file for 24 months.  All documents submitted to Saint Anthony College of Nursing for admission or transfer purposes become the property of the College.  Transcripts from other institutions will not be released to a student, nor will they be forwarded to other educational institutions or agencies unless specified by state or federal regulation.  A student needing copies of documents from other institutions must contact those institutions directly.

Admission Procedure

  1. The following materials must be sent in a complete packet directly to the Graduate Program Office:
    • Completed application form with non-refundable $50.00 fee
    • Copy of Registered Nurse license
    • Copy of current resume
    • A typed statement of professional, educational, and career goals
      • Describe your current professional role
      • Identify your professional, educational, and career goals
      • Describe how attainment of these goals will enhance your professional practice
    • Three professional letters of recommendation from faculty or nursing leaders.  Send reference forms and self-addressed envelopes to three persons from whom you request references.  Please instruct your references to complete the form, enclose it in an accompanying envelope, sign the seal, and return it to you.
  2. Official Transcripts of all courses taken at postsecondary institutions must be mailed directly from each college or university attended to the Graduate Program office at Saint Anthony College of Nursing.
  1. Applicants are to make an appointment for a personal interview with the Director of the Graduate Program after transcripts and letters of recommendation have been received.  An additional interview with the Dean and/or Graduate Affairs may be requested.
  1. Documentation of the following immunizations and tests must be reported:
    • Immunizations:
      • Polio
      • Measles and mumps
      • Varicella (or documented immunity to Varicella)
    • Tests:
      • Rubella and Rubeola titers (students must prove immunity to Rubella and Rubeola)
      • A two-step T.B. skin test upon admission to the College (the second step must be within three weeks of enrollment), and an annual T.B. skin test thereafter and/or annual T.B. assessment by the College Health Nurse.
    • Vaccination with Hepatitis B vaccine or a signed release form for Hepatitis B Vaccine.  Affiliating agencies where students have clinical experience may require additional tests.  Students will be notified by the College when testing is requested by the agencies.  Obtaining necessary examinations and tests is the responsibility of the student.

       

  2. There are 2 application deadlines - Early and Regular
    • Early applications are accepted up to December 1st preceding the fall semester in which the applicant intends enrollment.  Applications will be reviewed and admissions decisions made by the end of January of the year in which the applicant intends enrollment.
    • Regular applications are accepted up to April 1st preceding the fall semester in which the applicant intends enrollment.  Applications will be reviewed and admissions decisions made by the end of May of the year in which the applicant intends enrollment.
    • Applications that are not approved during the early application period may be rolled over into the regular application pool for further consideration.   
    • If space is available after the early and regular admissions decision period has passed, late applications may be considered.

  3. Students who are accepted must submit a non-refundable tuition deposit of $200 within 30 days of notification of acceptance to confirm their desire to attend Saint Anthony College of Nursing.  Proof of tuition deposit is required prior to registration.