University of Michigan School of Nursing

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for a post-master's certificate program, applicants must have:
  • Earned a Master's of Science (MS) in nursing with a specialty focus in advanced practice nursing and a BS in nursing from an AACN or CCNE accredited institution.  Note: Successful completion of the MS in nursing must occur prior to the desired term of admission.
  • Minimum B average in all undergraduate and graduate nursing coursework (this includes all courses taken to satisfy the degree requirements for a BS in nursing).

Application Details

Deadline to Apply

All Post-Master's Certificate Programs

 

Selected Term on Application

When To Apply
Application Opens
Application Closes

Spring-Summer 2012 (term starting in May 2012)

September 16February 1

Fall 2012 (term starting in September 2012)

September 16

February 1

  • Applicants applying by the February 1 deadline will be notified of an admission decision by March, see Admission Interview section below for additional information.
  • International applicants are not eligible to apply for post-master's certificate programs.

Application

The University of Michigan School of Nursing has partnered with NursingCAS which is a centralized application system for nursing programs. 

The application is a two part process; both the NursingCAS application and a School of Nursing Supplemental form are required.  Both must be completed and submitted by the listed deadline date (detailed above) and all applicable application fees paid (NursingCAS requires a fee) to be considered for admission.
 
Step 1: Electronic submission of the Nursing CAS application:
  • NursingCAS application: https:portal.nursingcas.org
  • Select the University of Michigan School of Nursing Graduate program.
  • Instructions for completing the NursingCAS application: click here.  Incomplete applications will not be received and reviewed.
Step 2: Electronic submission of the University of Michigan School of Nursing Supplemental Form:

Program & Sub-Plan Options

You must select the desired program and subplan on the NursingCAS application and School of Nursing supplemental form (the program and subplan must match on both for admission consideration).

Below is a table of program and sub-plans offered by the School of Nursing for easy reference. Only one program and one corresponding subplan may be selected per applicant. Please make sure to research the intended program of application to insure you are applying to the correct program of interest. 

Program

Sub-Plan(s)

Post-Master's Certificate Adult Acute Care Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate Community Health Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate Parent-Child Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate Nursing Business & Health Systems
 

NursingCAS Application Required Supporting Material

Recommendations
  • The University of Michigan requires three recommendations from individuals who have at least a master's degree in nursing and can comment on your potential success as a graduate student and as an advanced practice nurse in the area for which you are applying are required for admission consideration
  • The recommendation form is part of the NursingCAS School application
  • Please select three qualified recommenders (based on the criteria above) and request the recommenders complete the electronic recommendation form through the NursingCAS application or print the recommendation form, give a hard copy to your selected recommenders and request the recommender complete the recommendation and send directly to NursingCAS via mail prior to the application deadline date.
Official Post-Secondary Transcripts
The University of Michigan School of Nursing requires official transcripts from the institution where you earned or will earn your Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and Master’s.
  • Send all transcripts pertaining to your BSN to NursingCAS (high school transcripts are not required by the University of Michigan School of Nursing graduate programs).
  • Follow the NursingCAS detailed instructions to request transcripts and have them sent directly to NursingCAS: https://portal.nursingcas.org/applicants2012/instructions/i_secondarycolleges.html
  • If you have any questions regarding the process of submitting transcripts please contact NursingCAS directly: http://www.nursingcas.org/Contact.php.
  • If you are a previous University of Michigan student you will still need to follow the NursingCAS transcript request process.
NOTE:  Personal Statement - Not Required
The University of Michigan does not require you to complete this section of the NursingCAS application.  However, please see the below section titled University of Michigan School of Nursing Required Supporting Material for detailed instructions on the required Academic Statement.

University of Michigan

School of Nursing Application Required Supporting Material

School of Nursing Supplemental Form
Please complete the form found at this link: U-M School of Nursing Supplemental Form.
 
1-2 Page Academic Statement
Provide a comprehensive answer, not to exceed 1500 words, to the following questions within the School of Nursing Supplemental application:
What are your professional and educational goals as an advanced practice RN as it pertains to the post-masters program which you are applying to?
 
Guidelines for the Academic Statement:
  • The statement should not be a reiteration of your education and work history.
  • The statement should not focus on why you became a nurse and/or your undergraduate coursework/clinicals (unless there is a significant connection to why you are now seeking an advanced practice degree)
  • The statement should help delineate your rationale for pursuing the graduate program and specialty focus area in which you are applying.
  • The statement is most effective when you have researched the various graduate programs and can elaborate on how the program you are applying to best fits your professional and educational goals.
GRE Scores
GRE scores are not required for post-masters applicants.
 
International students must also submit scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB. For details, see the Entrance Exams webpage.

Application Fee

Refer to the NursingCAS application portal for the application fee: NursingCAS

Admission Interview

Applicants that have applied by the February 1 deadline will be notified by March 1 if selected for an admission interview. Admission interviews will occur in March.