Masters Entry Program
(MEPN) in Nursing

What you need to know

Frequently Asked Questions

MSN Career Overview

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for Registered Nurses and is an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree might prepare you to pursue a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader. It might also be considered a prerequisite for doctorate-level nursing education, and used to become an advanced practice registered nurse. This could include professions like a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or nurse midwife.

Depending on the program, an MSN degree might focus on one or more advanced nursing specialties, such as acute care, adult, family, gerontology, neonatology, palliative care, pediatric, psychiatric, or obstetrics and gynecological nursing.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is expected to grow 31 percent by 2026. These healthcare professionals coordinate patient care and might provide primary or specialty healthcare. Although the scope of practice varies in each state, their duties typically include the following:

• Take and record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
• Perform physical exams and observe patients
• Create patient care plans or contribute to existing plans
• Perform and order diagnostic tests
• Operate and monitor medical equipment
• Diagnose various health problems
• Analyze test results or changes in a patient’s condition, and alter treatment plans, as needed
• Give patients medicines and treatments
• Evaluate a patient’s response to medicines and treatments
• Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals, as needed
• Counsel and teach patients and their families how to stay healthy or manage their illnesses or injuries
• Conduct research

Enrollment Process

The path to your new healthcare career starts by speaking with one of our student-centered admissions representatives. At Eagle Gate, we don’t believe in making our students jump through hoops. We know you want to change your life, so our admissions process is simple and straightforward. It consists of two main steps for most of our programs:

1. Interview with an admissions representative. This starts the process and is referred to as a career planning session. We talk with you one-on-one to learn your interests and goals. From there, we can help you decide the direction that is right for you. Make an appointment by calling 888-618-9336

2. Fill out your admissions forms. This is the paperwork part. As soon as we receive what we need, we will immediately consider your admission.

MEPN Program Specific Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a school with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Completion of the required prerequisite courses described below
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all prerequisite courses
• Submission of completed physical examination form
• Evidence of personal health insurance
• Evidence of current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification (American Heart Health Care Provider)
• Criminal background check deemed “clear”
• Negative chemical/drug screening
• Pass the entrance exam as described below

Entrance Exam

You must achieve a total TEAS exam score of 47 percent or higher to be admitted to the program. If you have previously taken a TEAS exam, your score is applicable as long as you took the exam within 24 months of the MEPN start date. Remember to take your TEAS exam at an authorized, ATI-proctored location, and it will be valid for review.

The TEAS exam may be attempted a maximum of three times within a calendar year. We can also provide test passing assistance to prospective students.

Prerequisite courses

At Eagle Gate, we offer prerequisite courses in addition to a tuition forgiveness program. This program can potentially cover the cost of your prerequisite courses. If you have taken them elsewhere, you will need to provide proof of completion for the following courses at the undergraduate level:

• Microbiology
• Psychology
• Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology
• English Composition
• Speech/Public Speaking
• Statistics
• Nutrition
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology

Note: Human anatomy and human physiology must include a lab component. Human Anatomy and Human Physiology may be combined courses in a two-part sequence or two separate courses.