Master of Science in Nursing

Mission Statement

The mission of the masters program in nursing is to improve healthcare outcomes of the people of Rhode Island by preparing expert nurses for clinical and academic practice.

Graduate Admissions Procedure

Admission to graduate study at the Rhode Island College School of Nursing is selective and determined by the quality of the total application. A bachelor's degree with an upper division nursing major from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program is required for admission.

All applicants must submit the following materials to:
MSN Program Admissions,
School of Nursing, Rhode Island College,
Providence, RI 02908-1991

• Completed application form and $50.00 fee. The application form may be obtained from the School of Nursing. The check or money order made payable to Rhode Island College.
• Official Transcripts.
  Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate programs previously attended should be collected by the applicant and sent with the completed application form. Transcript should document:
  • an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  • completion of a course in statistics (equivalent to MATH 240) with a C or better;
  • completion of an advanced physical assessment course (equivalent to NURS 316) with a C or better.
• Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination. Information about taking the Graduate Record Examination is available on the GRE website www.prometric.com/default/htm The GRE is valid for 10 years.
• Professional Resume
• Evidence of current unrestricted RI RN licensure
• Letter of Intent which includes a statement of goals
• Three professional references, one being from the clinical area. The official reference forms included in this application should be used in writing letters of recommendation. All reference letters should be returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope, with the signature of the person providing the reference across the sealed flap.

International applicants must also submit:

• Official translated copies of all academic credentials.
• Proof of Residency
• Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score report is required for International applicants who are from countries where English is not the first language.