Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

The Rowan Experience

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program provides registered nurses (RNs) with the skills to assume leadership roles in their respective organizations. The nurse practitioner (NP) concentration prepares RNs to sit for the concentration certification exam. The certifying agency determines eligibility for the exam.

The Nurse Executive concentration is created for the nurse executive to manage biomedical and information technology advances, health care reform legislation, escalating costs with diminished reimbursement for services, and a workforce of multiple generations operating in tandem with health care organizations. The essential skill set for nurses leading teams involves innovation and creative approaches that will assist them with the achievement of stability and consistently in an unpredictable environment.

Curriculum

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered in a hybrid format with a combination of fully online courses, face to face classes, and clinical experiences. At the completion of the MSN program, the graduate will have completed clinical hours as determined by the accrediting body in the area of the Nurse Practitioner track.

All applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing program will complete seven core graduate level courses. Admission to the concentration will only occur after application review by the coordinator. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Master of Science in Nursing core courses in order to be considered by the Department of Nursing to move into the Nurse Practitioner Concentration Track.

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list including titles of foundational coursework for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program:

• Integrated Information Technology in Health Care
• Advanced Health Assessment
• Advanced Nursing Research
• Advanced Pathophysiology
• Advanced Pharmacology
• Leadership & Care Delivery Environment
• Special Issues & Trends in Nursing

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Submit an Application
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
• Current professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
  • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Proof of current (U.S), valid RN license (must maintain active New Jersey RN license the duration of the program)

Career Outlook

As a student in our Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Nursing.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

• 7/1: Fall Module Entry
• 11/1: Spring Module Entry
• 4/1: Summer Module Entry

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Tuition: $827 per credit
• Financial Aid: Rowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
• Scholarships: Support your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.