MSN Program – How to Apply

Before you apply

Review program and application requirements

• Check to make sure you have met all programmatic requirements
• DNP Program Requirements
• MSN Program Requirements

Ready to apply?

Step 1:  Complete the free online application on our website by clicking on the hyperlink.

• If you have started your application through the NursingCAS system, please contact an enrollment advisor for further instructions.

Step 2:  Official Transcripts:

• MSN Applicants – We require official transcripts from all academic institutions attended. Special consideration is given to these five courses:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Microbiology
• Physical Assessment
• Pharmacology

• BSN to DNP Applicants – We require official transcripts from all academic institutions attended. Special consideration is given to these five courses:
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pathophysiology
• Microbiology
• Physical Assessment
• Pharmacology

• MSN to DNP Applicants – We require your MSN official transcript. If your transcript does not provide the number of practica hours you completed in your MSN program you will need to submit an official Verification of Precepted Practica Hours form (VOPPH).
• VOPPH form

• Foreign Applicants – If you have graduated with your BSN degree outside US, please contact Enrollment Advisor for further instructions on how to start your NACES

• If the institution offers an electronic transcript service, please request the transcript be sent to:

USA_[email protected]  (Please highlight and copy this email address exactly)!

• If an institution only offers paper copies, please ask them to mail transcripts to:

Office of Admissions
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
1 University Blvd
St Augustine, FL 32086

Step 3: RN – Registered Nurse License – Evidence of an unrestricted/unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in the state of residence. Please use Nursys – National Database to pull a copy of your nursing license and attach this to your application.

Step 4: Professional Current Resume or CV

Step 5:  Entrance Essay or Statement of Purpose

• Essay format

Step 6: Two professional references. Preferably one who is a nurse supervisor and one a nurse educator. References are requested electronically. Please include their title when you input their name. You will have an option to list names, titles and contact information for your select recipients under the ‘Admissions Documents’ section in your online application.

Additional Information:

• Sign up for a Virtual Information Session
• Contact MSN Advisor: Ana Marshall – Direct Line – 760-410-5389 [email protected]
• Contact DNP Advisor: Brittany Pickwoad – Direct: 760-410-5284 Email:[email protected]