How to Apply to the Clinical Nurse Leader Program

The University of Rochester School of Nursing uses a comprehensive, holistic review process during which each application receives individual consideration. We seek applicants:

• who clearly understand the Clinical Nurse Leader role
• who are motivated and prepared to pursue this program of study with a focus on leadership and performance improvement
• who are committed to upholding the values of the school and the profession

Program Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Clinical Nurse Leader Master's program:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from your most recent relevant degree
• RN licensure from New York State
• One year of clinical experience
• Statistics course with a grade of C or above
• English language proficiency

Application Requirements

To complete an application for the Clinical Nurse Leader program, create an account and complete all sections of the application. Submit the following materials by uploading to your application before the deadline:

• Official transcripts from all schools attended
• Two letters of recommendation
  • One professional reference from a supervisor who can speak to your professional comportment, assimilation into post-baccalaureate role, interprofessional communication, leadership skills, and transition into the advanced practice role (e.g., educator role, leader role)
  • One professional reference who can speak to your ability to complete graduate-level coursework, scholarly inquiry, and translation and dissemination of evidence into practice
  • Note: For applicants with less than two years post-licensure experience, one of the two required letters of recommendation may be from an academic reference
• Current resume or CV
• TOEFL, IELTS, or DET scores for applicants who are non-native English speakers

Detailed instructions can be found in the application portal. Learn more about how to complete the application and upload these materials.

Application Review Process

Once you complete your application, you may receive a follow-up email to schedule an interview with members of our Admissions Review Committee. We look forward to reviewing your application!

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