Priority Application Deadline:
January 15 for Fall entry (Oakland Campus)
July 1 for Spring entry (Sacramento Campus)
Applications may be accepted after the deadline date on a space available basis. Check with the Office of Admission. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is now required for all ELMSN applicants. This is effective for the entering Spring 2007 class at the Sacramento Regional Center and the entering Fall 2007 class in Oakland. The NET is given on a monthly basis on the Oakland campus.
Competitive scores on the NET (including composite, reading and math) are required for admission to the ELMSN program. The national average for composite scores has been approximately 61. The national average for reading comprehension scores has been approximately 56. The national average for math scores has been approximately 66. A competitive score in any particular term depends on the applicant pool. Scores below the national average are not competitive. NET results will be used as part of the admission process and the test must be taken and scores available by the application deadline.
- Completion of baccalaureate and all prerequisites by the time of entry
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 semester units
- Beginning with Spring 2009 a minimum science GPA of 3.0 (prerequisites only) will be required.
- Two letters of reference (see below)
- Basic computer word processing skills
- For those applying to the FNP track, coversant skills in a second language is highly desirable
- If you have attended a nursing program at another college or university, a statement explaining your reasons for seeking a transfer will be required. Additionally, a letter from the Dean or Director of your nursing program indicating that you are in good standing and eligible for continued enrollment in the nursing program will be required.
- CPR - certification at the healthcare provider level, earned prior to the start of classes
- TOEFL (U.S. citizens or international students) - The need for TOEFL will be assessed based on information provided by applicants on the application for admission, if required, a score of 250 must be achieved and official score results must be provided.
Program Prerequisites
The following prerequisites (semester units) must be completed with a "C-" or better:
# English Composition/English Literature
6 units
# Interpersonal Communication
(a public speaking course is not acceptable)
3 units
# General Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
3 units
# Social Science Elective
3 units
# Statistics
3 units
# Life Span Psychology
3 units
# Nutrition
3 units
# Human Anatomy with lab*
4 units
# Human Physiology with lab*
4 units
# Chemistry with lab
4 units
# Microbiology with lab
4 units
*These courses are often taught at Samuel Merritt College. Please check the home page of the website for more information.
Application Checklist
To be considered for an interview the following items must be sent in one envelope with your application:
- Copies of all college transcripts (please include legends if available)
- $50 non-refundable fee
- Completed goal statement
- Letters of reference
- GPA calculations
Letters of Reference
A minimum of two letters are required. Forms have been provided for your use. Letters should attest to your clinical expertise and academic preparedness for graduate study.