纽泽西学院

Advanced nurses develop health interventions and evaluate healthcare outcomes for individuals and families. TCNJ offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with four NP options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and a variation in the Family Nurse Practitioner option for BSN-prepared nurse midwives and nurse practitioners. A bridge program to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate and Post-MSN Certifications are also available.

This fully accredited program builds on the nursing and scientific knowledge base of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to accurately and critically assess the health and illness experiences of school age children. Faculty advisors work closely with each student to plan an appropriate course of study and to ensure progress through the program.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): RN’s with a BSN who wish to enter advanced practice as nurse practitioners may complete this MSN program in two academic years of full-time study plus two summers. Students choosing to attend classes on a part-time basis must complete the MSN within six years of being accepted into the program. 47 Credit Degree Program / 715 Practicum Hours.

Family Nurse Practitioner for Certified Nurse Practitioners: This Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) option is for BSN-prepared nurse midwives and nurse practitioners. Students choosing to attend classes on a part-time basis must complete the MSN within six years of being accepted into the program. 30 Credit Minimum Degree Program / 715 Practicum Hours.

Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A/G NP): RN’s with a BSN who wish to enter advanced practice as nurse practitioners may complete this MSN program in two academic years of full-time study plus two summers. Students choosing to attend classes on a part-time basis must complete the MSN within six years of being accepted into the program. 44 Credit Degree Program / 585 Practicum Hours.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): RN’s with a BSN who wish to enter advanced practice as nurse practitioners may complete this MSN program in two academic years of full-time study plus two summers. Students complete 23 credits at TCNJ and 15 at Thomas Jefferson University. Students choosing to attend classes on a part-time basis must complete the MSN within six years of being accepted into the program. 38 Credit Degree Program / 672 Practicum Hours.