Florida International University Miami

Degree Type

Master of Science in Nursing, DNP.

Program Length

28 months, full time

Credit Hours

71 semester hours, 83 for MSN Bridge Program.

Starting Month

August

Application Deadline

November 1st of each year. You may apply no sooner than 18 months prior to enrollment.

Program Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Note that registered nurses who have a Bachelor’s degree in another field of study may be able to gain entrance via the MSN Bridge Program.

A current unrestricted RN license in Florida.

1 year experience as an R.N. in a critical care setting is required. Most applicants have several years experience. Traditional ICU experience is most competitive.

3.0 in upper level BSN work.

Combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1000.

Required Certifications: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Course Prerequisites: Statistics, and Basic Health Assessment. Courses in advanced sciences such as physiology, organic chemistry or biochemistry are recommended and make the applicant more competitive.

Contact

ph: (239) 590-7747
email: CRNA@fiu.edu
web: www.fiu.edu