MEd in School Nurse Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the MEd School Nurse Education program throughout the year. Classes begin every May, June, and September.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Before starting the program, the following must be completed:
   Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA).
   OR
   Successful completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, CNEA) with a Bachelor's degree in another field (i.e, psychology, education, public health, etc.).
3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
4. Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
5. An original essay of 300-500 words on the topic "Why the MEd in School Nurse program is important to my personal and professional goals."
6. A current resume.
7. Two professional recommendations from healthcare professionals - Download the recommendation here.
8. A Nursys license verification report verifying unrestricted RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN.
9. Two years of school nurse experience preferred.

All documentation, including official transcripts, must be mailed directly to Bay Path University's Office of Graduate Admissions:

Note: Official transcript(s) must be mailed in a signed, sealed envelope or emailed electronically directly from your college/university Registrar's office.

Please visit the MEd School Nurse Education program page to learn about the program!