Admission Requirements

For admission to the program, an applicant must have:

• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program by either Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• A post-graduate grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better
• A minimum of five years of full-time RN employment prior to the program start date
• A current unencumbered license to practice nursing in the jurisdiction where experiential learning will occur
• Ability to attend three required on site (MCPHS-Worcester) residencies
• Current American Heart Association Certification for Healthcare Providers in CPR (BLS)

Application Requirements

For consideration for admission, the following application materials must be submitted:

• Completed MCPHS Application
• Official college transcripts from every college attended
• 1 professional letter of recommendation
• Photocopy of current RN license
• Resume (may be included within application or as a separate document)

Once all supporting documents are received, your application will be complete and ready for review by the Admission Committee. Application materials can be mailed to the address below:

Online Programs
MCPHS University
Admission Office
179 Longwood Ave.
Boston, MA 02115

Worcester FNP Program
MCPHS University
Admission Office
19 Foster Street
Worcester, MA 01608