EDUCATION
  • A master’s degree from an accredited program.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher in the master’s program.
  • Completion of a graduate level statistics course.
  • Written goal statement congruent with program’s philosophy and focus. The goal statement is a 500 word focused and concise essay. In it you should state your long and short-term professional goals and  discuss how they fit with the faculty expertise at the College of Nursing. 
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants from countries where English is not the primary language.
  • Official GRE Analytical Writing scores taken within the last five years. Washington State University's code is 4705. Visit our GRE FAQs page for more information.
  • Official transcripts from all previous college work.

PRACTICE/PROFESSIONAL
  • Proof of registered nurse (RN) licensure and documentation of national specialty certifications.
  • Curriculum vita or resume.

PUBLICATIONS
  • Submission of scholarly work.

REFERENCES/INTERVIEWS
  • Three letters of reference. 
  • Successful completion of an admissions phone interview.