DE-MSN Admission Requirements

The Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DE-MSN) is designed for recent college graduates or career professionals with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree to fast-track their path to becoming a master’s educated nurse. This degree is full time and a hybrid (mix of online and in-person) program that prepares students to be a Registered Nurse (RN). Students are typically in class, clinical, or lab 1-2 days a week Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.

Length of Program: 24 months (2 years)

Application Checklist

  • Online application and $75.00 non-refundable application fee (paid online after submission)
  • Graduation from an accredited high school, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or higher level of education
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
  • Official transcripts from ALL schools attended, including high school or GED
  • Foreign high school or college transcripts: Please request a credited evaluation of your transcripts. You can search this website for options: NACES
  • Additional course credit: if you took Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), we must receive an official transcript from the appropriate host in addition to your high school transcript
  • If sending your transcripts electronically, please have them sent to admissions@bshsi.org
  • Applicants who are not U.S. citizens by birth must provide immigration or citizenship documentation. The school does not participate in the SEVIS program
  • Prerequisites / General Education Requirements – a “C” grade or better in the required courses
    • Anatomy & Physiology I (3-4 credits)
    • Anatomy & Physiology II (3-4 credits)
    • College-level Math (3 credits)- Statistics Recommended
    • Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
    • Microbiology (3-4 credits)

Click here for more information on transfer credits. For transfer credit guidelines, refer to policy ADM 3.10.

*Courses may be in progress at the time of application, provided proof of registration is submitted. However, it is strongly recommended that all prerequisite and corequisite courses be completed by the application deadline, with final grades submitted, to maximize the chance of admission.

Guaranteed Admission

Applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible for guaranteed admission, pending space availability:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree from one of the approved Virginia institutions listed below
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and
  • Have earned a grade of "B" or better in all required prerequisite courses

Approved Virginia Institutions:

Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Mary Washington University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University and Virginia Union University

Application Deadlines

  • January Admission – Apply by September 1
  • March Admission – Apply by November 1
  • May Admission – Apply by February 1
  • August Admission – Apply by April 1
  • October Admission – Apply by June 1

Admissions Decisions


Admission decisions are communicated through email 4 to 5 weeks following the application deadline.

Online Application
 

Complete one month prior to the deadline to ensure requirements are completed on time.

Online Application Coming Soon!  Visit our DE-MSN interest page for information.

All application requirements must be received by the deadline to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to review their application portal to confirm receipt of all materials. Applications are valid only for the designated application cycle. If you are unable to submit all required documents by the deadline, please wait to apply during the next application period.

Official Transcripts


From ALL schools attended including high school and any institutions where courses are currently in progress - even if final grades are not yet available.

Foreign high school or college transcripts: Please request a credited evaluation of your transcripts. You can search this website for options: NACES.

If you took Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), we must receive an official transcript from the appropriate host in addition to your high school transcript.

AP - College Board
DE - Designated College
IB - International Baccalaureate

Admissions will not accept official transcripts directly from applicants. Official transcripts can be electronically delivered to admissions@bshsi.org or mailed to the address below:  

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
Attn: Admissions
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100 
Richmond, VA 23227

Other Resources

Please click for a sample curriculum plan: DE-MSN Curriculum Plan

Join us for an information session (encouraged, not required). Register here: Virtual and In-Person Information Sessions.

Incentives for Bon Secours Employees

Bon Secours' Human Resources Department currently offers 100% paid tuition and fees for Bon Secours employees (full-time, part-time and PRN status) who commit to working a minimum of 18 months after successful completion of the program. For more information, visit: Bon Secours Mercy Health Employees.

Have Questions?

  • Fill out this form to request for more information about our programs.
  • Please email admissions@bshsi.org or call (804) 627-5300 for additional questions.

 

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