Private: MSN

Admission Criteria

1. Admission to Kentucky Christian University Graduate School and the Yancey School of Nursing.
2. Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from a regionally accredited program.
3. Scholastic achievement as evidenced by college GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Valid, non-restricted license as a registered nurse in a United States jurisdiction
5. Undergraduate course credit for 3 semester credit hours of basic research, level 200 or higher, with a minimum grade of “C” or equivalent.
6. Two satisfactory letters of reference providing evidence that the prospective student is both competent and ethical
7. A writing sample describing the applicant’s educational and professional goals along with rationale for desiring to enroll in the YSN program.
8. Clinical work experience as a registered nurse for a minimum of two years is highly recommended.
9. Completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional; however, taking the GRE may strengthen an application.
10. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores when English is a second language. An internet-based score of 85 is required. Must be taken in the last 5 years.

Application Process

Submit an online application for the MSN-APRN program

Prepare an application packet with the following documents:

• Resume
• 2 letters of reference (1 from direct supervisor and 1 personal)
• Official copy of high school transcripts
• Official college transcripts from all schools attended (must be sent directly from registrar to KCU and cannot be stamped with “Issued to Student”)
• Writing sample describing educational and professional goals along with rationale for desiring to enroll in the YSN program
• GRE scores if applicable
• Evidence of TOEFL for ESL students

Send application packet to:

Kentucky Christian University
Online Counselor
100 Academic Parkway
Grayson, KY 41143

Application Deadlines

• Welcome to apply for Fall 2016!