A student who completes the graduate certificate in Emergency Preparedness Nursing Coordinator may apply the 15 hours credit toward the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Population Health with a Concentration in Emergency Management. All coursework for the MSN must be completed within six years. Hours earned through a graduate certificate program may only be applied to one graduate degree.

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission. Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee. Bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing from a regionally accredited university with a professionally accredited nursing program. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university.) A current unencumbered RN license. Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application. International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.