PS A written statement of career goals, area(s) of expertise, research interest, and reasons for pursuing doctoral studies. Maximum three pages; double spaced; 12 point font. GPA If MSN applicant official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate college coursework with a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale CV A current curriculum vitae or resume. Include nursing license number on resume. International students need to be licensed as registered nurses in their country of origin, if licensure is available. If direct patient care activities are provided, a Kentucky RN licensure prior to December in their first year of study must be obtained. Fee UofL Graduate Application available online at graduate.louisville.edu/apply. Include application fee of $60 RL Three Professional Letters of Recommendation from individuals who can speak of academic and/or professional capabilities and potential for a scholarly career. Recommendations should be chosen from among: former faculty members, current or immediate past employer, or other nursing/health professionals. Each person providing a recommendation for you must complete the UofL Graduate School Letter of Evaluation form. This form is available on line at https://sharepoint.louisville.edu/sites/SIGS/Documents/grad-rec.pdf At least two references should be from nurses. Recommendations forms/letters must be completed within the last year. Transcript Transcripts. If BSN applicant official transcripts from all undergraduate college course work with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If MSN applicant official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate college coursework with a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Bachelor’s degree must be from an institution with a NLN or CCNE accreditation.