Nursing Post-masters Certificate at Georgia State University

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a masters degree in nursing and an active Georgia RN License. Applying to the post-masters certificate program. ALL items must be received by the nursing application deadline. Apply online through SLATE. Application Fee $50. Online payment is due by the application deadline Two letters of recommendation. The letters should be from individuals knowledgeable of your academic and/or professional abilities and include contact information. For those applicants who have been out of nursing school for less than five years, a former faculty member must submit one letter. Resume. Include education, work experience, professional development, professional, community and volunteer activities, and research and publications. Statement of purpose/goals. Include a statement of your educational and career goals. Writing sample. A two-page position paper on a social or health issue. The paper should be in APA format and include references as appropriate. Type in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper with one-inch margins on all sides. Transcripts. Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts are required regardless of the length of stay or if the grades are listed on another schools transcript, including hospital schools of nursing. If you have attended Georgia State, all transcripts, except Georgia States, must be sent. Entrance exam waived for post-masters certificate applicants. Experience. One to two years of clinical practice as a registered nurse (For clinical specialties, clinical practice should be in an area related to the specialty track chosen for masters program (for example, 1â€2 years in medicalâ€surgical nursing practice to apply for adult health or family nurse practitioner specialty track). For International applicants â€ Provide all items listed above plus the items listed on the Lewis College international students page. The masters program is in a distance learning format. Check with the International Student and Scholar Services Office or the masters program director before applying. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores (International applicants only). For applicants whose native language is not English. If available, include a copy of your TOEFL score in your application packet. Scores cannot be more than two years old from the desired term of entry. Certificate of Immunization is required for accepted applicants who have never attended Georgia State. If admitted, you must submit this form to Georgia State Health Services before registration. Print the form found on the Georgia State Health Clinic site. Citizenship Verification. Review the requirements to verify lawful presence in the United States. Post-Masters Certificate Application Certificate

English Program Requirements

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certiﬁed results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university. For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

How to Apply

Whether applying for an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree you can expect to do the following steps to apply: Prepare: Gather your materials and note admission requirements and deadlines. Some academic schools and colleges within Georgia State have different application deadlines. Apply: Create an application account, and submit transcripts and other required materials. Check Your Status: Pay the application fee, and look out for status updates on your account.