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Master of Science
nursing (msn)
www.stockton.edu/grad
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
• Completed online application.
• A baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN or CCNE/AACN accredited school.
• Completion of undergraduate courses in Health Assessment, Nursing Research, and Statistics.
• Proof of licensure to practice as a professional nurse in New Jersey.
• Grade point average of 3.2 (on a scale of 4.0) with a B average in all nursing courses.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • Three letters of recommendations (academic and professional) on required forms.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
• Proof of professional liability insurance.
• Completion of an ethical dilemma case study short essay (subject to be specified by the Nursing Program).
• Current copy of CPR certification.
The Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed for the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse (R.N.) who wishes to pursue ADMISSIONS DEADLINE:
a graduate degree with specialty certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). Spring: December 1 / Fall: May 1
The sooner you submit your application the better.
The program focuses on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the nurse practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat, and
evaluate health problems of the client. Health promotion and disease prevention are also emphasized.
Transfer Credit:
The program encourages self-directed learning and critical thinking. It ensures the graduate student will develop the skills necessary The College may accept up to 9 credits that sufficiently match corresponding Stockton courses, provided that the grade earned is
to function as an advanced-practice nurse. a 3.0 (B) or better. Transfer credit requests should be submitted at the time of application. Any other transfer requests should be
submitted to the student’s advisor for prior approval, but in all cases no later than the first semester following admission to the
program. A Graduate Transfer Equivalency Form must be submitted at the time of application when requesting transfer credits.
purposes:
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dvance the educational level of nurses to effect improvement in the health care of clients.
• Encourage continued personal and professional growth.
• Prepare advanced-practice nurses to successfully pass national certification exam.
• Provide a foundation for continued graduate study
www.stockton.edu/grad/msn
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the length of the program?
The MSN program with the clinical concentration: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) consists of 42 credits. Students have
the option of completing the program in four semesters of study (two year sequence) or in a three (3) year or four (4) year course sequence. All students
THE CURRICULUM must complete the program within five years of beginning the program. Students may transfer a maximum of nine (9) appropriate graduate nursing credits
from an accredited college or university (clinical courses are not transferable).
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post-Master’s Certification requires additional didactic coursework and a minimum of 200 clinical hours.
Are there options available for nurses who already possess a master’s degree (MSN)?
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Yes, there are three options available:
Option 1
Two Year Program - Fall start only Spring- 1 (13 credits)
Provides practicing nurses with a master’s degree an option to complete coursework to become eligible to take the Adult-Gerontology Primary
Fall- 1 (9 credits) NURS 5336 Health Care Systems (3 cr.)
NURS 5332 Pharmacology (3 cr.) Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) national certification examination.
NURS 5331 Nursing Theory (3 cr.)
NURS 5333 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.) NURS 5422 Adult Nursing I (3 cr.)
NURS 5421 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.) NURS 5922 Practicum I (4 cr.) Option 2
Provides nationally certified and practicing Adult Nurse Practitioners (ANP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP)
Fall- 2 (10 credits) Fall- 2 (10 credits)Spring- 2 (10 credits) an option to complete additional didactic and clinical coursework to become eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
NURS 5423 Adult Nursing II (3 cr.) NURS 5424 Adult Nursing III (3 cr.)
national certification examination. Applicants must provide proof of valid NJ APN-C credentials.
NURS 5923 Practicum II (4 cr.) NURS 5924 Practicum III (4 cr.)
NURS 5335 Professional Role Development (3 cr.) Summer- 10 credits
NURS 5334 Nursing Research Methods (3 cr.)
NURS 5541Assessment and Care of the Family
NURS 5941 Pediatric Practicum
Three Year Program - Fall start only
Fall- 1 (6 credits) Spring- 1 (6 credits) Option 3
NURS 5331 Nursing Theory (3 cr.) NURS 5336 Health Care Systems (3 cr.)
Recent graduates of Stockton’s MSN program may qualify for “Direct Entry” into the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.
NURS 5421 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.) NURS 5332 Pharmacology (3 cr.)
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Fall- 2 (6 credits) Spring- 2 (7 credits)
NURS 5334 Nursing Research Methods (3 cr.) NURS 5422 Adult Nursing I (3 cr.) Are GRE scores required?
NURS 5333 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.) NURS 5922 Practicum I (4 cr.)
No, GRE scores are not required.
Fall- 3 (7 credits) Spring- 3 (10 credits)
NURS 5423 Adult Nursing II (3 cr.) NURS 5424 Adult Nursing III (3 cr.) When are students admitted to the program?
NURS 5923 Practicum II (4 cr.) NURS 5924 Practicum III (4 cr.) Students are admitted in both Fall and Spring semesters.
NURS 5335 Professional Role Development (3 cr.)
*NOTE: Only MSN students admitted in the Fall semester will be eligible for full-time status.
Four Year Program - Fall start only When is the deadline for applications?
Fall- 1 (3 credits) Spring- 1 (6 credits) Application files must be completed by May 1 (sooner is better) to be considered for Fall matriculation and December 1 for Spring matriculation.
NURS 5331 Nursing Theory (3 cr.) NURS 5336 Health Care Systems (3 cr.)
Can I take courses in the MSN Program prior to being admitted into the program?
Fall- 2 (3 credits) Spring- 2 (3 credits) No, we currently do not accept non-matriculated students to the graduate program.
NURS 5421 Advanced Pathophysiology NURS 5332 Pharmacology
Fall- 3 (6 credits) Spring- 3 (7 credits) Can the program be completed as a part-time student?
NURS 5333 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.) NURS 5422 Adult Nursing I (3 cr.) Yes, students have the option of attending on a part-time basis; however, students must complete the program in five years.
NURS 5334 Nursing Research Methods (3 cr.) NURS 5922 Practicum I (4 cr.)
Is the MSN program accredited?
Fall- 4 (7 credits) Spring- 4 (10 credits) The graduate nursing program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont
NURS 5423 Adult Nursing II (3 cr.) NURS 5424 Adult Nursing III (3 cr.) Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036 (202) 887-6791.
NURS 5923 Practicum II (4 cr.) NURS 5924 Practicum III (4 cr.)
NURS 5335 Professional Role Development (3 cr.)
FACULTY T
o learn more about the MSN Program
visit our Web site:
www.stockton.edu/grad/msn
Edward Walton (2010), Graduate Director and Assistant Professor of Nursing; D.HSc., Nova Southeastern University; FNP.,
University of Tampa; M.Sc., St. Joseph’s University; BSN, Thomas Jefferson University; Pharmacology, Pathophysiology,
and Family Health.
Linda Aaronson (1982), Associate Professor of Nursing; Ed.D., Rutgers, The State University;
MSN, Seton Hall University; BSN, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; adult health, gerontics.
Nancy Taggart Davis (1973), Professor of Pathology; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.S., Rollins College;
Mexican culture and psychopharmacology, pathology, pathophysiology, epidemiology.
Mary Padden (2011), Assistant Professor of Nursing; RNC, PhD, Widener University; APN-C, FN-CSA, M.S., University of
Delaware; BSN, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Pediatrics, Maternal and Child Health, Research.
Rose Scaffidi (2011), Assistant Professor of Nursing; CNM, MSN, DrNP, Drexel University; MSN, University of Pennsylvania;
BSN, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Women’s health, Research.
Michelle Sabatini (1997), Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ph.D., Widener University; MSN, University of Pennsylvania; BSN,
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; Adult health.
www.stockton.edu/grad/msn
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FROM NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Take Garden State Parkway south. Take Exit 44. Turn right
onto Pomona Road. Go 1/2 mile. Make left onto Vera King
Farris Drive. Parking on right in lot 4.
FROM CAMDEN/PHILADELPHIA AREA
Take Atlantic City Expressway to exit 12. Turn left. Proceed
straight and pass through light at Route 30 (White Horse
Pike) to next light at Jimmie Leeds Road. Turn right, go 1 mile
on Jimmie Leeds Road and make a left onto Vera King Farris
Drive and continue about 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4.
FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Drive north on the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City
Service area (mile post 41.2). Exit behind the service area
to Jimmie Leeds Road, turn left on Jimmie Leeds Road and
travel one mile and make a right onto Vera King Farris Drive
and proceed 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4.
FROM ATLANTIC CITY AREA
Travel west on Route 30 (White Horse Pike) for about 10
miles. Turn right onto Chris Gaupp Rd. Make left onto
Jimmie Leeds Road make right onto Vera King Farris Drive
and proceed 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4.
For information about the program:
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey School of Graduate & Continuing Studies
101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway NJ 08205-9441
609.626.3640
gradschool@stockton.edu www.stockton.edu/grad
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, College policies and curricula may
change. Please visit the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies web site for the most updated information at www.stockton.edu/grad
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