Master of Science in Nursing + Post-Master Certificates

Future NPs + Nurse Educators Guide to Getting In

Your Path to a MSN at Oak Point

Your calling is to care. It’s time to take care of your needs and power forward your career.  Do more for yourself so that you can do more for others.

We want you to succeed and will honor your past achievements. Everyone’s journey is different, and we’re here to help you reach your destination in the best way for you.

Using a holistic approach, Oak Point works with you by offering personalized, individualized plans that take into account your educational background, as well as your work experience and life experience.

Admission Criteria

An applicant will be considered for admission into the MSN program if the following criteria are met:

  1. Earned minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  2. Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in previous undergraduate nursing coursework
  3. Must have a current and unencumbered RN license

An applicant will be considered for admission into the Post-Master Certificate program if the following criteria are met:

  1. Earned a minimum cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all graduate nursing coursework
  2. Must hold a current and unencumbered Advance Practice Nursing License from Illinois or the state in which you reside (for out-of-state students) or be eligible to sit for a nationally recognized advanced practice nursing certification
  3. Must have a current and unencumbered RN license from Illinois or the state in which you reside (for out-of-state students)

Applying

MSN Program

  1. Submit your application for admission
  2. Pay your $50 non-refundable application fee
  3. Submit your supplemental admissions documents via email or mail to the Oak Brook Campus “Attn: Admissions”
    1. Official transcript documenting proof of graduation
    2. If you are seeking to transfer credits, you must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework and a course syllabus for each course you are seeking to transfer credit
    3. Provide proof and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted RN license from the U.S. or from a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the NCSBN.
  4. Schedule a call with your Enrollment Advisor

Post-Master Certificate Program

  1. Submit your application for admission
  2. Pay your $50 non-refundable application fee
  3. Submit your supplemental admissions documents via email or mail to the Oak Brook Campus “Attn: Admissions”
    1. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
    2. Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Illinois or the state in which you reside (for out-of-state applicants)
    3. Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Illinois or the state in which you reside (for out-of-state applicants) or a letter from the dean/program director of the university where you obtained your Master of Science in Nursing degree verifying degree completion and residency hours obtained.

Accepting

Congrats! You got in! Now what?

Your student file must be completed before classes start. This includes:

  1. Pay your enrollment fee
  2. Pass the criminal background check
  3. Pass the drug screening test
  4. Provide proof of completing all required health documentation
  5. Complete clinical compliance documentation

By the Numbers

Yep. You Belong Here!

1

Get Ready

Nothing worthwhile is without effort—this is what you were meant to do!

2

Apply

Attention to detail is the name of the game, and good practice.

3

Accept

It’s the home stretch to an exciting new phase of your career!

From This Point Forward, You Own Your Future