Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Graduate Program Mission and Objectives
Application
Applying to the Orvis School of Nursing Graduate Program is a two-part process:
- Apply to the University Graduate School. All materials for admission are to be sent to the Graduate School office. They will then forward your application to the School of Nursing.
- A letter of intent or interest should be sent to the Ovis School of Nursing by March 1, attention Graduate Program.
- GRE scores are not mandatory for admission into the Graduate Nursing Program. However the dual degree and other programs at UNR may require them.
Applicants are to submit to the Orvis School of Nursing:
- A resume that includes educational, professional and community service experience.
- Three professional references. Please use the Graduate Program-Applicant Reference Form.
Once your application has been received you will be scheduled for a half-hour interview with the graduate program interview committee.
Careers Opportunities, Scholarships, and Travel Assistance for Conferences
Employment and Scholarship Resources are available from Professional Nursing Network.TM
Scholarships are merit awards based on academic performance. Information on the types of programs, application procedures, and a search of available scholarships is available on the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
For graduate students desiring to attend professional meetings that may or may not include an opportunity for poster/podium presentation, please go to the Graduate Student Association for information related to travel assistance: http://www.unr.edu/gsa/default.html.
Completion of the Program
Upon completion of the program, clinical option graduates are prepared to work as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Case Managers, Nurse Educators or Family Nurse Practitioners and are eligible to take national certification examinations.
The Notice of Completion is the last form to be completed by the student and then signed by the thesis/project committee following successful defense and/or comprehensive examination. The form can be found at the University of Nevada, Reno, Graduate School web page at http://www.unr.edu/grad/ - click on forms on the left side of the screen- at the bottom of the page is the heading "Master's Degree Notice of Completion".
Contact Information
Specific application questions may be answered by the following:
Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Amos, Graduate Program Coordinator
Kimberly Baxter, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Dr. Sarah Keating, Education Track
sbkeating@att.net
Accreditation
The Master of Science Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nurse Education.
Certificates
Postgraduate certificates are also offered in CNS, FNP, and Educator options.