CHANGES & UPDATES TO PUBLISHED INFORMATION ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PER PROGRAM Master of Science in Nursing Program (BSN to MSN Pathway) Page 54 Table 17. BSN to MSN Admission Point System Criteria Possible Points I. Academic Achievement: Undergraduate Level Courses 20 A. GPA • GPA 3.00-3.59 10 • GPA 3.60-4.00 20 II. Post-Secondary Education 20 • Baccalaureate Degree 10 • Graduate/Master’s Degree 20 III. Application Essay to Nursing Program – APA Format 10 The essay will include: • Statement of purpose for enrolling into the MSN program 2 • The essential functions and role of a graduate degree nurse 2 • Preparation to become successful in the MSN program 2 • Accountability and integrity in the nursing profession 2 • Grammar 2 IV. Health Care Background 5 • One to three (1 – 3) years 3 • More than three (3) years 5 V. Personal Interview 20 • Professionalism 4 • Appearance and Demeanor 4 • Communication Skills 4 • Answering Skills 4 • Overall Impression 4 VI. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions 5 • Professionalism 1 • Timeliness 1 • Communication 1 • Compliance with the requirements 1 • Self-Motivation 1 Possible Total Points: 80 ALUMNI GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIP Page 95 Revised by: Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Process Department Page 48 of 60 Effective Dates: January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024 Date of Revision: March 1, 2024