MSN in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader)

A Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended: For the Master's Entry MSN option, we require the proof of completion of a Bachelor’s degree (in any field) from an accredited institution. Official or unofficial transcripts should be uploaded through the online application form. Transcripts must reflect the name of the institution attended, degree earned, grades earned and GPA. Applicants should ensure that all transcripts are readable once uploaded. Submission of official transcripts is ONLY required for all admitted students who decide to enroll. We require translated transcripts for all international applicants.

For international students only: For those students seeking an F1 visa, USF is not able to issue an I-20 to a prospective student before they have met all criteria for full-admission. International students are required to submit the following: Certificate of Finance

Two letters of recommendation: In the online form, enter the names and e-mail addresses for recommenders. They will receive an e-mail from USF with instructions to upload their letter. Please note that letters of recommendation must be on letterhead and signed by the recommender.

A Copy of passport

For our Personal Statement requirement, we require one (1) personal statement, two (2) supplemental short responses, and and one (1) optional short response. Please see below for prompt information. Personal Statement Prompt (500 word limit): Describe the factors that led to your decision to apply to the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Nursing Master’s Entry MSN. How do your personal values and professional aspirations align with USF’s mission, vision, and values? Additionally, outline your strategy to actively engage in the learning process to achieve your goals to be a Masters Prepared RN and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)?

Professional résumé

For our Personal Statement requirement, we require one (1) personal statement, two (2) supplemental short responses, and and one (1) optional short response. Please see below for prompt information. Supplemental Question #1 (350 word limit): The Master's Entry Program in Nursing requires a great deal of adaptability, self-reflection and commitment to lifelong learning. In your experience, describe a challenging situation you encountered that required you to adopt a growth mindset. How did you approach this challenge, and what strategies did you employ to foster your own development and overcome obstacles? Reflect on how this experience has shaped your professional growth and influenced your approach as a learner and future leader? Supplemental Question #2 Here at the University of San Francisco we are driven to provide education that trains the leaders of the future to Change the Health of the World from Here. How do you feel our ME-MSN Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program will help you make an impact on the world as a future nurse leader?