Contact Us
Hubbard Center For Student Engagement
- hubbard@depauw.edu
- 765-658-4622
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Memorial Student Union Building
408 South Locust Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46315
For descriptions of this profession, see: Students section of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or Explore Health Careers
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN
Master of Science in Nursing, MSN : Master of Nursing, MN
Doctorate in Nursing Science, DNS : Doctorate in Nursing Practice, DNP
Accelerated BSN programs are typically 12-18 months
Accelerated, entry-level MSN programs are typically 3 years
You can complete an accelerated program for adults with baccalaureate degrees in a field other than nursing. Consult the Students section of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for a list of accelerated BSN and MSN programs.
Clinicians at the MSN level (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse)
A DNP will likely be the standard for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the future.
The general course requirements for nursing vary depending on the program. Check directly with the school's website and Students section of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to determine the prerequisite courses.
For admittance directly after DePauw: Prerequisite courses completed by the end of senior year; although, preference may be given to applicants who complete the required courses sooner. Apply fall of senior year.
Nursing's Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS)
Typically the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required, but can vary by school.
The GRE has three sections: Verbal Reasoning (Score 130-170), Quantitative Reasoning (130-170), and Analytical Writing (Score 0-6). The test takes approximately 4 hours to complete and is offered year-round at computer based test centers. You can register online. Unofficial scores are give on test day, with official scores available in 10-15 days.
Free and low-cost preparation materials:
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