A: Students must submit a completed application, have a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree, three letters of recommendation (one academic recommendation preferred), have a GPA of at least 3.0 and successful completion of the following courses with a C or better:

• Nursing Research 3 credits
  
• Health Assessment 3 credits
  
• Statistics (with Inferential Analysis) 3 credits — within five years of program start date
  

In addition, students must hold a current RN License in the state of Wisconsin and must be in good standing. A current Resume and a Goal Statement are also required.

     A: Yes, Statistics can be taken the first semester, however all other prerequisites need to be completed.

     A: Students should apply about 6 months before their intended start date. There is no set deadline to apply for this program, but it may not be possible to process applications received less than 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

     A: You only have to take the GRE if your undergraduate GPA is less than 3.2.

     A: More information on the cost of graduate tuition is on our tuition and costs webpage.

     A: A: For more information regarding financial aid, visit Marquette Central.

     A: Yes, but the majority of course work still includes class time.

     A: This will depend upon if you go full-time and the option you select. Part-time program plans are set up individually. Regardless, the MSN program must be completed within 6 years.

     A:We offer a Master of Science Degree and the specialty options are:

Advanced Practice Nursing: Adult-Older Adult Acute Care Nurse practitioner, Adult-Older Adult Primary Care nurse practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery,  Pediatrics Primary Care, Pediatrics Acute Care, and Clinical Nurse Leader and Systems Leadership & Healthcare Quality. 

     A: Yes. The Midwifery option requests an interview for selected students. Otherwise, it is encouraged that students speak with their option coordinator.

     A: Clinicals are arranged by the college. Please contact the Option Coordinator for more clinical information. To find out who the option coordinator is for each program, please contact Karen Nest at karen.nest@marquette.edu or 288-3810.

     A: Classes are typically offered during the late afternoon and evening. Not all courses are offered every semester. Your academic advisor will create a program plan to help keep you on track.