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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program is designed for the baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse who wishes to pursue a graduate degree with specialty certification as an adult nurse practitioner. The program prepares the advanced practice nurse to sit for national certification, to effect improvement in the health care of adults, to continue personal and professional growth, and to be prepared for continued graduate study. The program enables the adult nurse practitioner to access, diagnose and treat health problems of the adult client. Health promotion and disease prevention are also emphasized.

The MSN is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by  the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Program
As it builds on the undergraduate curriculum, the central core of the MSN uses a systems framework, including the nursing theory of Roy.  The program may be completed in four semesters of full-time study, or through part-time study. Students may transfer a maximum of 9 appropriate graduate nursing credits from an accredited college or university (clinical courses are exempt from transfer).