Admission: Master of Science Program

Admission Criteria

To be considered for admission to any of the four master’s program tracks at Mount Carmel the following is required: 

1. Completion of an accredited U.S. baccalaureate nursing program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

2. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in baccalaureate and any subsequent graduate work. 

3. Current, unrestricted RN licensure in state of residence and/or where clinicals will be completed. ● Current resume or curriculum vitae 

4. Two recommendation letters (from individuals such as: work supervisors, professional colleagues, and former faculty members who hold a minimum of a baccalaureate level degree). Download Graduate Recommendation Form 

5. Written Goal Statement. The goal statement essay is used as a source of information and as a sample of your writing ability. Your goal statement should be approximately two, double-spaced pages (approximately 400 words) and should follow APA 7th ed. (Professional Standard). 

   1. The goal statement should include: 

      1. Introduction 

      2. Professional and academic background, skills, and accomplishments 

      3. Describe your academic and career goals 

      4. Describe qualities you possess that embody the specialty for which you are applying. ■ Discuss how you plan to be successful in the graduate program. 

      5. Conclusion 

      6. Reference Page (if applicable) 

6. TOEFL Score: A minimum score of 79 for internet-based, 213 on computer-based and 550 on paper-based TOEFL for International students 

   1. Official TOEFL scores: applies to students for whom English is not the native language; minimum required TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79—80 (Internet based); TOEFL scores are valid two years from the test date. To learn more about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toeflTOEFL scores should be mailed directly from TOEFL to Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Office of Admissions, 127 South Davis Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43222

7. Completed application

8. Any required application fees

Admission Status

Graduate students will be offered admission for a specific start date into the graduate program. There is an option to defer admissions, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances. Once an admission candidate confirms acceptance into Mount Carmel College of Nursing, the tuition deposit is non-refundable.

Unconditional Admission

Applicant has met all admission criteria for the MCCN Master’s Program.

Provisional Admission

Applicants who do not meet the minimum program requirements may be considered for provisional admission. Admission in such cases will depend heavily on other indices of the student’s ability to handle graduate-level work. These might include strong performance on standardized tests, GPA in the major and/or other experiences or admission requirements that are clearly indicative of strong academic ability.

A student who is provisionally admitted must achieve a 3.0 GPA or 82% in all courses and meet any additional requirements identified by the Graduate Coordinator by the end of their first semester of study to gain full acceptance and remain in the program of study.

Master of Science Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS program, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Integrate nursing, social, and health related theories with evidence-based practice to enhance, innovate and design quality and effective delivery of health care. (ME I); [DD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9]; {QSEN 2, 4, 5, 6}

2. Assimilate evidence into practice to provide timely, ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive, person-centered advanced nursing care. (ME IV); [DD 2, 4]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 6}

3. Integrate patient care technology and information systems in the coordination and evaluation of advanced nursing practice (ME V); [DD 1, 2, 7, 8, 9]; {QSEN 3, 5, 6}

4. Participate in evidence-based policy and practice that promotes dimensions of health and wellness and development for self, peers, individuals, families, communities and populations. (ME VI, VIII); [DD 1, 3, 4, 8, 9]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 5, 6}

5. Use quality improvement tools, performance measures and standards to drive care delivery that is safe, cost-effective and achieves desired outcomes. (ME III); [DD 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]; {QSEN 2, 4, 5, 6}

6. Apply leadership principles to promote ethical and strategic change in health care and health policy at organizational, local, and regional levels. (ME II); [DD 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10?]; {QSEN 1?, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}

7. Facilitate interprofessional and community partnerships to address the diverse health care needs in local, regional, national and/or global communities. (ME VII); [DD 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 6}

8. Support advanced nursing roles and nursing’s unique disciplinary perspectives to enhance outcomes (ME IX); [DD 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10]; {QSEN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}