The Graduate Entry major is a two-year, full-time course of study. The program is designed for the person who holds a bachelor's degree, who is not yet a registered nurse (RN), but who desires to become a RN. The curriculum includes theory classes prepared by the graduate faculty of the University of Toledo College of Nursing, as well as clinical experiences with patients in state-of-the-art heath care facilities. The master's preparation positions graduates for immediate entry into exciting positions in hospitals or clinics, and also provides an opportunity to continue graduate study. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN and may decide to pursue a graduate certificate to enter an advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner, or they may opt to pursue a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.