Master of Science in Nursing - Adult and Family Nursing - offered online and on campus
Department of Graduate Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing Program is a technology enabled,
learner-centered curriculum, which prepares the BSN, RN as an advanced practice nurse in primary
care settings. The program emphasizes nursing care of families or adults with a specific focus
on vulnerable and underserved populations. A Master of Science in Nursing degree is awarded
after successful completion of the program. Graduates are eligible to take the advanced practice
national certification examination in family or adult health.
Requirements for admission to the MSN Advanced Practice program include:
A completed application;
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a program
accredited by a national accrediting agency, and
approved by the Board of Nursing;
3.0 or higher GPA;
Licensure as a registered professional nurse in New
Jersey, or the state of the clinical practicum. The
licensee cannot have any pending disciplinary action
against their nursing license from any Board of Nursing;
Submission of two professional and/or academic
references from persons qualified to judge applicant’s
ability to succeed in graduate study;
Submission of all official academic transcripts;
Successful completion of undergraduate courses in
nursing research, statistics, pathophysiology and health
assessment;
International academic credentials are reviewed by an
international accrediting agency (World Education
Services) on an individual basis;
TOEFL scores of 79-80 (550) are required of graduates of non- English speaking countries.
A practicing professional nurse for a minimum of one
year and currently employed in professional nursing
practice.
A notarized copy of the photo page of a government-issued identification such as
Passport or Driver's License.
