School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

About the Program

The Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed for the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse (R.N.) who wishes to pursue a graduate degree with specialty certification as an adult or family nurse practitioner.

The program focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the nurse practitioner to assess, diagnose and treat health problems of the client. Health promotion and disease prevention are also emphasized.

The program encourages self-directed learning and critical thinking. It ensures the graduate student will develop the skills necessary to function as an advanced-practice nurse.

Purposes of the Program

Advance the educational level of nurses to effect improvement in the health care of clients.
Encourage continued personal and professional growth.
Prepare advanced-practice nurses to successfully pass national certification exam.
Provide a foundation for continued graduate study.

Objectives

Stockton’s objectives are in accordance with those of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in that the graduate program is designed to produce an advanced nurse practitioner who is able to:

1. Utilize Roy Adaptation Model when making decisions about professional nursing practice.
2. Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge from the physical and behavioral sciences and humanities with nursing theory and advanced nursing practice.
3. Assess health status and health potential of the adult client, manage specific common deviations from wellness and stabilized long-term illness.
4. Accept individual responsibility and accountability in defining advanced nursing practice.
5. Apply nursing research to advanced nursing practice.
6. Utilize leadership skills through interaction with consumers and providers in meeting health needs and advanced nursing goals.
7. Collaborate on the interdisciplinary health team to identify and effect needed change to improve delivery within specific health care systems.

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**MSN Curriculum- 42 Credits**
1st Semester	2nd Semester
NURS 5331 Nursing Theory	NURS 5422 Adult Nursing I
NURS 5333 Advanced Health Assessment	NURS 5922 Practicum I
NURS 5421 Advanced Pathophysiology	NURS 5332 Pharmacology
	NURS 5336 Health Care Systems

Summer
NURS 5541 Assessment and Care of the Family with Young Children	NURS 5941 Pediatric Practicum

3rd Semester	4th Semester
NURS 5423 Adult Nursing II	NURS 5424 Adult Nursing III
NURS 5923 Practicum II	NURS 5924 Practicum III
NURS 5334 Nursing Research Methods	NURS 5335 Professional Role Development

Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration
NURS 5541 Assessment and Care of the Family with Young Children	NURS 5941 Pediatric Practicum

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Post-Master's Certification Options
Stockton provides practicing nurses with master's degree an option for degree completion and career advancement. You may apply to the MSN Program for this additional didactic and clinical coursework if you are an Adult Nurse Practitioner who seeks additional credits for Family Nurse Practitioner.

Edward Walton, D.HSc, APN-C, NP-C
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Graduate Director of the Master of Science in Nursing Program
Edward.Walton@stockton.edu

Apply today. If you have further questions, Request More Information, view Frequently Asked Questions, or please call the Graduate Admissions Office at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.

Accreditation Statement

The graduate nursing program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036 (202) 887-6791.

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