Adult Health and Nursing Education FAQs

1. Why should I seek a Master's Degree? A Master of Science Degree offers a lifetime of career opportunities to: Increase professional responsibility Gain greater autonomy Expand your career opportunities Teach patients Educate future nurses and healthcare workers Become eligible for CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist); and Prepare for advanced certification 2. Why should I enroll at Mount Carmel College of Nursing? With its vast experience in educating nurses for more than a century, Mount Carmel has the solid foundation necessary to bring nursing to the new level. High academic standards ensure a challenging environment Outstanding faculty, including doctoral-level prepared faculty members A century of providing nursing education excellence Diversity is valued among student body and faculty Affiliation with Mount Carmel Health System which offers on-site clinical opportunities at three acute care hospitals and other health related locations; and State-of-the-art classroom and library facilities 3. Is Mount Carmel College of Nursing accredited? Yes, Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: North Central Association of College and Schools. Our Master-level program is authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents. 4. When are classes held? Classes for the program will be scheduled all day Wednesdays. Practicums are precepted experiences that are scheduled with the student, preceptor and faculty. 5. Can you attend the program on a full-time and part-time basis? Yes, students may pursue either part-time or full-time study. 6. What is considered full-time? A minimum of six semester hour will be considered full-time. 7. Are you required to take the GRE? No GRE testing is required. 8. What are the program admission requirements? Applicants for the Masters program must meet the following admissions criteria: Applicants must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program; by either the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Current unrestricted Ohio RN license Pre-requisites: Undergraduate research and statistics Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a baccalaureate nursing program ** Students who are admitted with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (2.75-2.99), may be admitted conditionally until the first 9 credit hours of graduate work are completed with a 3.0 grade point average. After the first 9 hours are completed, the student’s progress will be reviewed for regular admission status. A student may be asked to withdraw if the GPA is less than 3.0. Minimum TOEFL score of 550 for international applicants 9. Are there any additional requirements I must meet? Upon acceptance to the graduate program, applicants to the nursing program must also have a current CPR certification and professional liability insurance, a criminal background check and a completed health form. 10. When do you accept application? Admission applications are accepted for Fall Semester, Winter Semester and Summer Session. 11. What is the application deadline? We encourage admission materials should be submitted at least two months prior to the semester the student plans to begin studies 12. When will my application be considered? Your application can be considered when all of the following information has been provided: Complete application form $30 application fee Official transcripts from all previous academic work Current resume Statement of career goals, objectives and plans for graduate study; and Three letters of recommendation from professional associates including at least one reference from a faculty member in your undergraduate nursing program (if a recent graduate) 13. Am I able to transfer any credits from another graduate program? Students may transfer a maximum of six credits of equivalent coursework, with a grade "B" or higher, from another graduate program.