No other nursing program in the country offers a mix of curriculum quite like the Loewenberg School of Nursing’s Executive MSN program. Our courses are based on well founded principles, including the 14 Forces of Magnetism, the American Organization of Nurse Executive Competencies and the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program.

Admission to both the University of Memphis Graduate School and the Loewenberg School of Nursing is required. Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants. Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, professional experience, letters of recommendation and applicant interview, if requested.

Executive MSN Courses

Admission Requirements for Executive MSN Program:

1. Cummulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale is required
2. Current resume. All Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of middle management experience.
3. Letter of interest from applicant addressed to the admission committee which discussed  prior professional experience and future career goals; and reasons for pursuing graduate study
4. Letter from employer or former employer describing reasons the applicant is viewed as a "high potential/high performer".
5. MSN recommendation forms completed by three individuals qualified to judge the applicant’s ability to practice in an advanced administrator role.
6. Interview with LSON graduate faculty if requested.
7. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or institution. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than nursing are required to complete a 5 course Bridge Program (15 hours) before entering the graduate program.
8. A TOEFL score of 600 (250 computer based score) for students who speak English as a second language
9. Applicants not “sponsored” by a health care organization must submit 3 letters of reference from former employers who view the applicant as “high potential/high performers” with strong potential for executive leadership.