Graduate Nursing Program

The Graduate Nursing program at WKU builds upon the first professional degree, the bachelor of science in nursing. The purpose of the program is to develop expertise in advance nursing practice, nursing education, or nursing administration. The program prepares the nurse for increased accountability, proficiency, and leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings.

We have options to meet the needs of the growing demand for graduate educated nurses in the following specialties:

• Family Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Educator

• Nurse Administrator

• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (in cooperation with University of Louisville)
• Coming Soon! RN to MSN

We have Post MSN Certificates in the following concentrations:

• Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse Educator

• Nurse Administrator

CLICK HERE FOR GRADUATE NURSING CURRICULUM SEQUENCE

 

 

Admission Requirements & Application Process for the MSN Program, Application DEADLINES:

February 1st for Fall admission and September 1st for Spring Admission

•  Apply to Graduate Studies at: www.wku.edu/graduate

• Completion of a CCNE or NLN accredited BSN program with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Graduates of non-accredited programs are considered on an individual basis.

• Hold unencumbered or have applied for RN licensure in Kentucky or compact state.

• One year of full-time nursing experience is required prior to enrolling (following acceptance) in clinical courses in the nurse practitioner options.

 

Submit to the School of Nursing Graduate Program the following:

 

• A written goal statement responding to the following questions:

 

1. Why is the concentration you have chosen and the WKU program a good fit for you?

 

2. What plans have you made to support your success in the program? For example, decreasing work, arranging finances, etc.,

 

3. Where will you be working 3-5 years following graduation and in what role?

 

• 3 professional references on form provided to include nurse manager or nurse administrator and nursing faculty if have graduated from BSN program was in past 3 years.

 

• Professional resume

All program admission materials must be received prior to the due date noted on the program webpage. An interview may be offered following a review of admission materials. Completion of an interview and acceptance by Graduate Studies does not assure acceptance into the MSN program. Admission is competitive.

Submission of the above materials can be mailed to:

Western Kentucky University School of Nursing

1906 College Heights Blvd. 11036

Attention: Graduate Nursing Program

Bowling Green, KY 42101

For more information please call 270-745-4392