Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) Application Requirements

Specializations in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Education

• Possession of a BSN from an accredited program, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• A current New Jersey RN license and employed as a registered professional nurse.
• A personal statement (one to two pages) outlining professional goals.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae indicating clinical experience.
• Proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.
• *APN students: Prior to beginning the track-specific courses APN students must have completed one year of professional nursing experience relevant to the enrolled track.

Nursing Certificate Programs:

Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Master’s)

• Possession of a master’s degree in nursing and a year of experience in the enrolled specialty track.
• A current RN license, a year of current experience as a registered nurse, and proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.
• A personal statement (one to two pages) outlining professional goals.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A college-level course in health assessment. (An appropriate continuing education course may be substituted at the program director’s discretion.)
• Résumé.