Online Application Form	The application for the Summer 2025 term will open on January 6, 2025 and close February 14, 2025
Application Fee	$50
Degree	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college*
Minimum GPA	A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (Provisional status may be granted for those students that are below a 3.0 GPA.)
Transcripts	Official copies of all college transcripts
Additional Requirements	A current unencumbered state RN license OR NCLEX eligible An up-to-date resume or CV (follow the provided template Professional Essay APA Format (2 pages) What skills and knowledge do you want to develop during your graduate education in nursing? Develop an idea for an evidence-based project that is of interest to you (minimum 500 words) and would result in a change in patient outcome or health care delivery. Three professional references using the recommender form in application Prerequisite course: Statistics

*Applicants without a BSN may complete the accelerated track. This track will require the foundational courses for the BSN degree and foundational general education.

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International Students

International students must also meet the following requirements:

Statement of Goals	A statement of your educational and career goals
English Language Proficiency	TOEFL (Written: 540 Computer: 207 Internet: 76) or IELTS (6) scores to verify English proficiency
Qualifying Exam	Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS Exam)
Official Transcript Evaluation	Official evaluation directly mailed from World Education Services (WES) to New Mexico Highlands
Letters of Recommendation	Two letters of recommendation from faculty

For more information, visit our international admissions page.

Transfer Credit

At New Mexico Highlands, we accept up to six hours of graduate transfer credits for the online MSN–FNP degree. Transfer credit is approved for the Advanced Pathophysiology course. Contact us to find out more about how to transfer your existing credit into our program.

When to Apply

The MSN-FNP program only admits students once a year. The Summer 2025 application will open on January 6, 2025 and close February 14, 2025. Call 855-985-0689 if you have any questions.