Accelerated Graduate Options
Qualified SIUE nursing students are encouraged to apply to a combined degree program that allows you to earn graduate-level credit for courses taken during your undergraduate program. This accelerated option allows students to complete two degrees in less time.
Accelerated RN-BS students may apply for accelerated graduate credit in the following programs:
- Nurse Educator, MS
- Healthcare and Nursing Administration, MS
- Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Accelerated RN-BS students who are eligible to enter these options may replace up to seven credits of nursing undergraduate courses with nursing graduate courses, reducing both time and cost involved in attaining a graduate degree.
Admission Requirements
SIUE accelerated RN to BS students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA (preferred)
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 undergraduate nursing GPA
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 undergraduate science GPA (preferred)
- Complete undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
- Have less than 32 hours remaining in the accelerated RN to BS curriculum and following the successful completion of NURS 335R, but prior to taking NURS 472R.
Deadlines
Please contact the School of Nursing Recruitment/Admissions Coordinator, nursing@siue.edu to inquire about the deadline for your specific program of interest and term of entry.
How to Apply
- Contact nursing@siue.edu to request an application link
- Pay the $40 application fee
- After submitting your application, complete the "plan of study" form with approval from your undergraduate advisor and graduate advisor
- Submit all other required graduate admission application materials, including:
- Goals statement
- Professional experience
- Three recommendation forms
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state where you plan to complete practicum
Other Program Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 1,872 hours of professional nursing practice experience as a registered nurse prior to enrollment in the first specialization course.
- Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal background check, as specified by the School of Nursing, to be performed after initial acceptance to the program.
- Maintain a 3.0 undergraduate nursing GPA throughout the accelerated RN to BS coursework.
- Students interested in the DNP program must successfully complete an application interview.
Please review the academic policy for program requirements and restrictions.
