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

PLEASE NOTE: For all MSN programs and certificates, applicants must reside in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or New York, as all practicum experiences must be completed in New Jersey. 

MSN with Specializations in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner*

  • 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 page, double-spaced) outlining professional goals.
  • Résumé.

Certificate Programs in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and 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 New Jersey RN license and employed as a registered professional nurse.
  • A personal statement (one page, double-spaced) outlining professional goals.
  • Résumé.

*Students may transfer in a maxmimum of 9 credits of graduate course work in Pathophysiology and Histology, Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice, and/or Advanced Health and Physical Assessment provided that the course work are five years old or less.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines for MSN and Post-Master’s Nursing programs are May 1 for the Summer and July 15 for the Fall.