M.S.N. - School Nursing for Certified School Nurses (NU.SCH.CERT.MSN)

1. Possession of a BSN from an accredited program, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. RN students with a baccalaureate degree other than nursing may be admitted into the “bridge” program.
2. A current New Jersey RN license and one year of work experience as a registered professional nurse.  For APN tracks one year of experience in the enrolled specialty track is required before beginning the clinical specialty practicum. 
3. A personal statement (one to two pages) outlining professional goals.
4. Two letters of recommendation. 
5. A college-level course in health assessment. (An appropriate continuing education course may be substituted at the program director’s discretion.) This requirement does not apply to the Nursing Administration concentration.
6. Proof of a current $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 liability and malpractice policy.
7. Résumé.

RN to MSN Direct Program

Students who are interested in pursuing this program must apply to a Master of Science in Nursing program and fulfill all admission requirements after the completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Nursing.