Admissions

Graduate Program Admission Procedure
The following criteria are considered when reviewing all graduate applications for admission: 

1. Completed online graduate application* form along with a non-refundable $50 application fee (make checks payable to Barnes-Jewish College).
2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
3. Current proof of RN licensure in Missouri.
4. Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic potential.
5. Barnes-Jewish College recommends that students take the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT). The score requirement for the IBT is 85, with minimum scores of 21 for reading and 23 for writing. The score requirement for the computer-based test is 240, with a minimum score of 4.5 on the Test of Written English. The score requirement for the paper-based test is 575.
6. Additional credentials may also be requested after an initial review of the applicant’s file.

MSN - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration

1. Personal statement
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
3. Proof of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider status

MSN - Nurse Anesthesia Concentration - Deadline September 15

1. Nurse Anesthesia online application form*
2. Personal statement
3. Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
4. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (PALS certification must be completed by the end of the second term)
5. TOEFL score of 550 on the paper-based test and 213 on the computer-based test (required only for applicants whose native language is not English)

Doctor of Nursing Practice/Doctor of Philosophy (DNP/PhD)

1. Three letters of reference from the following (using a specific DNP/PhD reference form):
   • faculty member from most recent program of study
   • individual within desired area of specialization
   • individual of personal choice
2. Brief (1-2 pages) essay describing:
   • personal philosophy of nursing
   • vision of advancing the nursing profession
   • desired area of specialization
3. Video presentation in digital format (maximum 10 minutes) that addresses:
   • vision of desired outcomes in participating in the program
   • personal attributes that will contribute to successful accomplishment of the program
   • perceived challenges within this type of program
4. Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

Admission Entry Dates

Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Baccalaureate Entry Term: Summer 
Post-Master's Entry Term: Fall

Adult Nurse Practitioner
Entry Term: Spring Summer, Fall

Nurse Anesthesia
Entry Term: Fall

Nurse Educator
Entry Term: Spring, Summer, Fall

Nurse Executive
Entry Term: Spring, Summer, Fall

Doctor of Nursing Practice/Doctor of Philosophy (DNP/PhD)
Post-Master's Entry Term: Fall

All application materials must be received by the deadline dates to be considered for admission. Providing incorrect information concerning previous enrollment at other colleges or universities will void admission to the College.  

Admission is valid only for the term stated and may not be used for subsequent terms.

Barnes-Jewish College communicates admission decisions by letter.

For further information, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
MS: 90-36-697
4483 Duncan Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone: (314) 454-7057 or (800) 832-9009
Fax: (314) 362-9250

*If you currently have a copy of our paper application, we will still accept it if it is received by the Admissions Office no later then Monday, June 3, 2013.  After June 3, 2013, only applications submitted online will be considered.