M.S. in Nursing Application Process

The M.S. in Nursing program operates on a rolling admissions basis for fall entry. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

M.S. in Nursing Application Requirements

  • Completed application for on-campus program
    Note: For information regarding admissions to Fisher's online M.S. in nursing pathway, visit the Fisher Nursing Online admissions page.
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Must have a minimum of one year of current clinical experience at the time of application and be currently employed as an RN in a clinical setting.
  • Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state in which you are employed as an RN and intend to complete your APRN clinical experiences.
  • Admission consideration for applicants with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, with preference to applicants with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Grades of B or higher required in the following undergraduate courses; health assessment, research, and statistics.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (if applicable).*
  • Two recommendation forms, electronically submitted online through the application process, by individuals who currently work with the applicant and who are qualified at the master's level or higher in nursing (APRNs preferred; NP or CNS). Reference must note their highest degree with their signature.
  • Current résumé.
  • Recorded interview via the Kira Talent Platform.
  • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) applicants must hold current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification and have a minimum of one year of current acute care clinical experience.
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program applicants are encouraged to have clinical experience in this specialty.
  • Post-master's certificate students must present an official transcript showing completion of a master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program.

*When requesting transcripts from your previous schools, always select electronic PDF delivery. We are in-network participants in most electronic transcript delivery exchange portals and this allows us to receive transcripts automatically without the need to submit them through a third party (as in the use of an email) or through the mail itself. This will save you money and time.


For more information on Fisher's M.S. in Nursing program, contact:

Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
Office:Skalny Welcome Center
Phone:(585) 385-8064
Kristin Blake