Program Admission

Graduate School Application

After reviewing the admission requirements below, please select the appropriate application. The University is transitioning application platforms; pay close attention when selecting the application below.

• 2021-2022 Application (Winter 22)
• 2022-2023 Application (Summer 22, Fall 22, or Winter 23)

The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.

• Possess a BSN degree (Applicants holding an RN license with a bachelor’s in another discipline may apply for conditional admission).
• Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
• Have a current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the US or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license.
• Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.
• Have completed a basic health assessment course.
• Have completed an undergraduate community health nursing course and clinical (or equivalent) from an accredited university. RNs with a Bachelor’s in a discipline other than nursing must either complete the Community Health Nursing courses (NURS 450  and NURS 451 ) or complete the Community Health ATI Examination to demonstrate equivalency.
• A telephone or in-person interview may be a part of the admission process

Additionally, the following documents are required and must be submitted with the application.

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state in which practice will occur (Applicants who are eligible for a license may apply for conditional admission)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• A two to three-page (500 words maximum) personal statement that describes your goals as a Clinical Research Nurse.

The personal statement should reflect your understanding of a clinical research nurse’s role and should clearly indicate that your goals are a fit for your chosen program. It is most effective when you have researched the program and the scope of practice of your area of interest before writing your personal statement. Then, review the documents linked above from IACRN, ACRP, and SOCRA to help articulate the fit with your goals. The personal statement is evaluated based on your understanding of the role of the Clinical Research Nurse, fit with our program, and the ability to express yourself clearly and professionally.

• Two (2) professional references who can document competence in nursing practice and the potential for success in a graduate program of study.

International Applicants

Applicants who possess a Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution in a country where English is not the principal spoken language must satisfy one of the following tests of English language proficiency:

• TOEFL: 84 iBT
• IELTS: 6.5
• Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 58

Applicants who submit English Language Proficiency exam scores must also complete ESLN 565  if admitted.  

Application Process

The university takes an average of 2-3 weeks to make admission decisions. Therefore, the response time from the School of Nursing may be longer depending upon submission date and application deadlines.

School Information

Nursing | Michael L. Williams, Ph.D., RN, CCRN, CNE, Director | 309 Marshall, 734.487.2310, michael.williams@emich.edu

Jennifer Avery, Ph.D., RN, Associate Director of Graduate Studies | 318M Porter, 734.487.7676, javery10@emich.edu

Sherry M. Bumpus, Ph.D,, FNP-BC, Director of Nursing Operations | 311 Marshall, 734.487.2310, sherry.bumpus@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Deanna Kowaleski, MA, Admissions & Advising Specialist, 311 Marshall, 734.487.6599, dkowales@emich.edu

Jennifer Avery, Ph.D., RN, Assistant Professor, 318M Porter, 734.487.7676, javery10@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 35 hours