How to Begin the Application Process
Qualified students will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. nursing Questions about this program or the admission process should contact Pam Harrison, pharrison@samuelmerritt.edu, Coordinator of Admission.
Specific curriculum or technical questions should be directed to Vicki Davis at vdavis@samuelmerritt.edu, MSN-Online Program Coordinator.
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate in nursing (RNs with degrees in other fields will be evaluated individually)
- Current RN license from the state of residence
- Official transcripts of all previous academic and professional coursework completed or in progress prior to admission
- Evidence of experience in clinical practice as an RN
- Goal statement
- Two letters of reference
- Successful completion of a statistics course (“C” or above)
- The need for a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) will be assessed based on information provided by applicants on the application for admission. If required, a minimum score of 100 (Internet-based test) must be achieved and official score results must be provided.
- Please see the website for computer literacy information
Admission Policies
- A maximum of 18 units of coursework can be recognized by the college as advanced standing credit.
- The college reserves the right to determine if the coursework taken in pursuit of initial certification is of sufficient scope, depth and rigor to award advanced standing credit equivalent to 18 units.
- The college reserves the right to determine whether or not any particular certification agency the applicant submits as evidence of initial certification is appropriately recognized.
If a student has already taken one or more of the six prescribed classes, electives may be used to fill remaining requirements.
Clinical Experience
There is no clinical component in this curriculum. The rationale for this decision is that students already hold national certification that designates clinical competency. This is met in that all successful applicants provide documentation by letter from an employer or contractor to verify at least 4,000 hours of clinical practice in their specialty within the last five years.
MSN Online Application Form
Please click here for the application you will need to apply to the MSN Online program.
Application Checklist
To be considered for admission, the following items must be sent to the Office of Admission in one envelope with your application:
- Official college transcripts (please include legends if available)
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Letter verifying clinical experience
- Letter of reference
- GPA calculations
- Copy of RN license
- Copy of national certification in an advanced practice specialty
- Copy of picture identification (driver license, passport, etc.)
All application materials, and transcripts should be mailed to:
Pam Harrison
Office of Admission
370 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609