You must reside in the following states: Arizona or Nevada. 

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants with a GPA of 2.7-2.99 will be considered for conditional admission and will have to maintain a 3.0 in the first trimester of the MSN program.
• Hold a BSN degree from a program of nursing that is accredited by national or regional accreditation body that is recognized by CHEA and by a nursing accreditor, including CCNE, NLNAC, CNEA, or ACEN.
• If you have completed MSN coursework at a regionally accredited institution, you may be eligible for transfer credits.
  • Credits must have been earned from a program accredited both regionally and by a nursing accreditor, including CCNE, NLNAC, CNEA, or ACEN.
  • Credits may only be transferred for core coursework. To qualify for possible transfer credit the course grade must be a B or higher.
  • If you have not completed an MSN previously, they are eligible to transfer up to six credits (two courses) of core coursework.
  • If you have completed an MSN and are returning to earn an MSN in a different specialty area, you are eligible for up to 12 credits (four courses) of core coursework.
  • You are required to submit:
    • Official transcripts with the course names, credits granted, and official grade.
    • Course description from a university catalog or other official university publication.
    • You may be required to submit the course syllabi to verify course contents.
  • Transfer credit will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Program Director.
  • If you have graduated from a previous MSN program at Touro University Nevada, you may be eligible for up to 15 transfer credits of coursework.

• Unencumbered active licensure as a registered nurse in a U.S. state or territory.
  • Note: Hold an active, unencumbered RN license in the US State or territory in which the clinical rotations will be completed.
• Hold a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status at the time of application.
  • The MSN program does not accept international students.
• Possess basic computer skills to complete Internet searches and use Microsoft Office.
• Be able to comply with Touro Nevada's required Nursing Technical Standards and Good Moral Character Behavior policy which includes the physical, emotional, and mental abilities necessary to perform as a nurse.
• Be eligible for and obtain an unencumbered registered nurse license in Nevada.
  • Note: You must submit a receipt from the Nevada State Board of Nursing for the license application with the online program application. If the Nevada State Board of Nursing will not grant a Nevada license for any reason, your admission may be denied/revoked.
• Prior to FNP clinical coursework, you must ensure that immunizations required by the clinical site are provided, a background check and drug screen are completed, and CPR (American Heart Association) certification is current.
  • Any other criteria that the clinical site requires is your responsibility to obtain in order to complete clinical hours within the appropriate timeframe.