Dominican University of California Department of Nursing

The Dominican University Master of Science in nursing focuses on the Clinical Nurse Leader specialty to offer advanced education for the nurses working at the point of care.

The MSN program is a 32 credit program designed for students with a BSN degree. The program offers a flexible schedule with classes meeting just once a week on a week day and opportunities for international clinical experience.

Graduates from the MSN program are eligible to apply for national certification as Clinical Nurse Leader by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Admission Requirements

1. Application for admission
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
3. Official transcripts for baccalaureate coursework (as well as graduate level coursework if applicable)
4. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 units of college work
5. Two professional or academic recommendations
6. Resume
7. A written statement describing professional and personal goals in pursuing a graduate degree
8. Current, valid and unencumbered California license to practice as a Registered Nurse
9. Interview with the admission committee (as required)
10. Meet all requirements for prerequisite courses (including Basic Statistics and Nursing Research taken within the last 5 year with a ‘B’ minimum)