Master of Science in Nursing: Primary Care
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Thank you for choosing Indiana Wesleyan University. The following application procedures are for the Family Nurse Practitioner program. For more information, call 800-895-0036 to speak with a Program Representative or email graduate@indwes.edu.

Application Procedures for Primary Care Program (PYC or FNP)

To be considered for admission to Indiana Wesleyan University's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program specializing in Family Practice, complete each of the following steps. Applications and acceptance letters will be kept on file for a period of 18 months. Our mailing address is Indiana Wesleyan University, Adult Enrollment Services, 1900 West 50th Street, Marion, IN 46953.

1. Application. All portions of the application must be completed.


2. Application Fee. Submit with your application a one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee. (Not required if paid with a previous IWU application.)


3. Transcripts. Indiana Wesleyan University will accept for its permanent file only those transcripts mailed in a sealed envelope directly to Indiana Wesleyan University by the registrar of the applicant's baccalaureate degree granting institution. If the applicant completed less than 30 credit hours from his or her baccalaureate degree institution, all previous transcripts will be required. Official transcripts must exhibit the official seal and signature of the registrar. Transcripts that are stamped "student copy," "issued to student," or "unofficial" cannot be accepted.


4. Recommendation Forms. Applicants are required to submit three recommendation forms from persons familiar with your scholarship, character, and leadership. One recommendation should be from a former instructor (scholarship), one from a pastor or someone with whom you have worked in the past year who can attest to your service record or character (character), and one from a direct supervisor (leadership). Please note: Failure to provide recommendations as requested may impact your acceptance.


5. Writing Sample. You must submit a writing sample in which three of the following questions are answered. The writing sample is an essential part of the admissions process and will be carefully assessed in order to make an informed decision on your acceptance into the Master of Science in Nursing program. The writing sample contains specific guidelines to determine applicant writing ability.
   
   Writing Sample Guidelines
   1. Clear and convincing response to the questions.
   2. Organization and presentation (i.e., readability and formatting).
   3. Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font, professionally written, evidence of forethought, carefully proofed, and convincing language and phrasing.
   4. Evidence of scholarly (academic) writing skills.
   5. A minimum of one (1) page and a maximum of two (2) pages in length per question.
   
   Writing Sample Questions
   1. How will this graduate degree impact your work as a professional?
   2. What is your research interest?
   3. What is your motivation to earn the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)?
   4. How will the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) change your life after graduation?
   5. What will you do with your degree to impact the world?
   6. What personal changes do you plan to implement in order to succeed in this academically rigorous and demanding environment?
   7. What is the professional role of the advanced practice nurse? How does becoming an advanced practice nurse enhance your professional role?
   
   
6. TOEFL Scores. Please submit a copy of your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores if English is not your primary language.