GRADUATE PROGRAMS. Nursing

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1 GRADUATE PROGRAMS Nursing

2 Nursing the right program, at the right time M onmouth University s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator, and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master s degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base and a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing practice; and realize full potential through the development of autonomy, leadership, and professionalism. A s nurses assume greater responsibility for patient care, those who have the greatest degree of knowledge and training will have the most opportunities. The nurse in advanced practice implements the roles of educator, researcher, advocate, clinician, consultant, collaborator, and manager. This is accomplished through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and evaluation of individuals, families, groups, communities, and healthcare systems in a variety of relevant settings. Monmouth University can help you achieve your educational and professional goals. Our students obtain the intellectual and clinical proficiencies necessary for advanced practice. The RN to MSN Direct program is designed to allow nurses to more quickly attain a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Registered nurses who presently hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing will be able to earn an MSN degree without earning a baccalaureate degree. MSN SPECIALIZATIONS Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Forensic Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Education School Nursing RN TO MSN DIRECT PROGRAM The above specializations are available to students in the RN to MSN Direct program. POST-MASTER S CERTIFICATES Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Administration Nursing Education GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Forensic Nursing School Nurse For more information about this program, visit The master s program at Monmouth University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (

3 focus focus on: Tara I can teach at a college or university or I could easily go on to my doctorate with this degree. I chose Monmouth University because I like the way the classes are structured for the program: you can be either entirely in a traditional classroom experience, you can take classes that are entirely online, or you can be in a hybrid class. And I love the location Monmouth University is situated in central New Jersey, so I ve been able to network with nurses from all over the state. Tara Heagele, BSN, RN, PCCN MSN 12, Nursing Education how will I benefit? benefits prepares nurses by providing professional learning and activity to help them develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the advanced nursing role they have chosen to pursue has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators, and administrators provides individual attention for all students Connect with Us

4 what are the requirements? Possession of a BSN from an accredited program with a minimum 2.75 GPA. RNs with a baccalaureate degree other than nursing may bridge into the MSN program after taking only three foundation nursing courses. A personal statement (one or two pages) outlining professional goals. Two letters of recommendation from current employer documenting clinical experience. One year of clinical experience is necessary to begin the clinical specialty. A college-level course in health assessment. (An appropriate continuing education course may be substituted at the program director s discretion.) This requirement does not apply to the nursing administration specialization. A current New Jersey RN license and proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy. Application Deadlines Fall Semester: July 15 RN to MSN requirements can be viewed at Spring Semester: November 15 Summer Sessions: May 1 invest in your future invest Graduate scholarship awards are available to matriculated students in all master s degree programs and are renewable for each semester of enrollment at Monmouth University. Award values are based on the total number of credits taken each semester and range from $800 to $4,200 per semester. Outstanding graduate students may be eligible for graduate assistantships. Partial-tuition scholarships are available to students who have completed a master s degree program at Monmouth University and who return to the University to matriculate for a second master s degree or certificate. See Monmouth University s Web site for more information at

5 start here: To find out more about Monmouth s nursing program, visit the program s Web site at Graduate student housing is available; learn more at: Call the Office of Graduate Admission at or visit our Web site at to contact a graduate admission counselor. Begin planning for your future as a Monmouth University graduate student! Scan this code from your mobile device to learn more! Office of Graduate Admission West Long Branch, NJ gradadm@monmouth.edu Monmouth University supports equal opportunity in recruitment, admission, educational programs, and employment practices, and complies with all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action. G