Post Master’s Certificate/Second Master of Science in Nursing – Post-Acceptance Process

Applicants will receive an offer by email and have 48 hours to accept the offer.  Acceptance emails should be sent to nursingadmissions@uca.edu.

The School of Nursing requirements to begin coursework are:

  • Background check with favorable results.
  • Complete a urine drug screen with favorable results
  • Provide proof of required immunizations
  • 2-step TB skin test (or equivalent) valid through academic year
  • CPR certification provided by the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers course valid through academic year
  • Provide proof of health insurance coverage
  • Complete Child Abuse Registry Check results
  • Complete Elder Abuse training
  • Provide proof of HIPPA and Infection Control training
  • Other requirements based upon clinical agency contracts

If any of the above requirements are not completed before classes start, students will be dropped from course enrollment.

Program orientation will be scheduled before courses begin.