• BSN degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and nationally accredited
  (National League for Nursing (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE))
   nursing program.
• Complete application for admission to the Graduate School, including official copies of transcripts
   from all colleges/universities attended.
• Completion of undergraduate or graduate courses in basic statistics and research.
• Basic, Pediatric, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (BCLS – PALS - ACLS).
• Personal interview.
• A minimum of one year (two years preferred) of acute care experience as a registered nurse with
  emphasis placed on interpretation and use of advanced monitoring, ventilatory care, fine psychomotor
  skills, and independent decision making. Appropriate experiences include (in order of preference): 

• Surgical Intensive Care
• Medical Intensive Care
• Pediatric or Neonatal Intensive Care

• Experience that does not apply includes:

• Emergency Room
• Flight Nursing
• Operating Room
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• ICU Step-down or transition areas
• Radiology/Cath. Lab
• Most medical Coronary Care Units

• Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (not more than 5 years old). 
  Recommended scores of 1000 or higher combined math (Quantitative) and verbal score.
• An overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Three professional references: one reference must be from a current or recent employer.
• Current unrestricted license or eligibility for licensure, to practice as a registered nurse in
   North Carolina.

Selection will be based on the applicant's qualifications, intellectual curiosity, communication skills,
and potential for professional growth. Exception to any of the admission requirements will be
considered on an individual basis. Meeting minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee
acceptance into the program.