Application Information

The School of Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing participates in a Centralized Application Service for Nursing Programs (NursingCAS). All applicants will apply on-line using the NursingCAS application. To learn more about the NursingCAS application process, please visit the NursingCAS web site at www.nursingcas.org.

The post-masters program admits students in the fall, spring, and summer each year. Please refer to the Admission Criteria page for further information about qualifications and requirements. Here are a few pointers to ensure a successful application:

1. Application Form

   Please visit the NursingCAS website at www.nursingcas.org to fill out the on-line NursingCAS application. Search for LSU Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA. If you have any concerns about the on-line application and need technology support, please contact the NursingCAS support staff by email nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org or phone 617-612-2880.

2. Transcripts

   Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university documenting the award of a BSN or BSN equivalent* and a Master's degree in nursing**. All previous undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. All nursing course credit earned must be from a specialized nursing accredited program.
   
   *A BSN equivalent does not meet admission requirement without the conferral of a Master's degree.
   
   **Students who have a Master's degree in another field may be accommodated on an individual basis as prescribed by the respective Program Director.

   All transcripts from programs outside of the United States must be evaluated by an accredited credentialing evaluation service. LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing recommends the following resources:

   World Education Services		Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
   www.wes.org		www.ece.org
   212-966-6311		412-389-3411

   Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college or university must be submitted to the School of Nursing Office of Student Services/Affairs Department. EScript official transcripts to nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu; or, mail or hand deliver official transcripts to LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing, ATTN: Office of Student Services/Affairs, 1900 Gravier Street, Room 321, New Orleans, LA 70112. All official transcripts must be received by the application deadline.

3. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Scores

   A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (internet-based) for all applicants who have English as a second language or who are not graduates of programs in the United States.

   Input TOEFL scores and upload the results within the NursingCAS application.

4. References

   Three References must be submitted by the application deadline. At least one recommendation must be from a peer and another from a current supervisor. The reference information will be requested within the NursingCAS application.

5. Verification of Practicum Hours

   A Verification of Practicum Hours Form must be submitted by the application deadline. The form must be submitted to the LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing Office of Student Services/Affairs. A scanned copy may be emailed: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu; or, mail or hand deliver: LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing, ATTN: Office of Student Services/Affairs, 1900 Gravier Street, Room 321, New Orleans, LA 70112. Click here for the Verification of Practicum Hours Form.

6. Scholarly Paper

   One example of a published or unpublished scholarly paper written by the applicant must be submitted. The paper must be submitted to the LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing Office of Student Services/Affairs. A scanned copy may be emailed: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu; or, mail or hand deliver: LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing, ATTN: Office of Student Services/Affairs, 1900 Gravier Street, Room 321, New Orleans, LA 70112.

7. Resume'

   A current resume' must be submitted. The paper must be submitted to the LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing Office of Student Services/Affairs. A scanned copy may be emailed: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu; or, mail or hand deliver: LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing, ATTN: Office of Student Services/Affairs, 1900 Gravier Street, Room 321, New Orleans, LA 70112.

8. Economic and Education Disadvantaged Status Form

   LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing receives grants administered by HRSA. The Economic and Educational Disadvantaged Status Survey contains information required by HRSA in order for LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing to remain compliant in mandatory performance indicator reporting. Information from School of Nursing's current students and applicants is needed. The information will be kept confidential. A unique identifier will be assigned to each individual in order that individual-level data is not linked in the HRSA report. All other data is reported in aggregate form.

   A completed Economic and Education Disadvantaged Status survey must be submitted. Please click here to complete the survey.

9. Application Fee

   A required $100.00 non-refundable application fee is required at the time of application submittal. The applicant will receive a follow-up email from LSU Health New Orleans - School of Nursing Office of Student Services/Affairs with further directions on submitting the supplemental fee.