Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing program at Saint Peter’s University is designed for registered nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and want to enhance their nursing expertise to specialize in adult gerontology. Whether you’re interested in becoming a nurse practitioner or an administrator, our M.S. in Nursing will help you develop as a leader in the field who can foster change throughout the healthcare system.

Master of Science in Nursing at a Glance

• Concentration: Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
• Course Format: Online; semester (15 weeks) and in summer (10 weeks)
• Program Duration: MSN‐NP 39 credit hours
• Time to degree: The program can be completed in as little as 2 years.

Why Choose the Master of Science in Nursing From Saint Peter’s?

Our program is unique in its emphasis on the development of the whole person, which means helping you build the breadth and depth of expertise necessary to approach each patient with a unique perspective. From our experienced faculty to our state-of-the-art labs and facilities, you’ll have the tools and support you need to earn your master’s in nursing and propel your nursing career to new heights:

• Learn from healthcare experts. Thanks to the small class sizes in our M.S. in Nursing program, you’ll receive personalized attention from faculty mentors who bring their decades of experience as educators and practitioners into their classrooms.
• Work in cutting-edge labs. When you earn your MSN degree at Saint Peter’s, you’ll get to learn and study in our newly renovated simulation labs, which are available at all times with instructor assistance on-site.
• Receive individual advising. Saint Peter’s University assigns an academic adviser from within the School of Nursing for every student in our nurse practitioner graduate programs, ensuring that you are supported every step of the way.

Earn a Nationally Recognized Master of Science in Nursing

Along with the baccalaureate and doctoral programs, the master’s in nursing program at Saint Peter’s University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This means that you will graduate from one of the top respected nurse practitioner graduate programs in the country.

Concentrate Your M.S. in Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Practice

When you earn your MSN degree here, you’ll focus on becoming an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner or administrator. As populations around the U.S. and the world continue to live longer and more active lives, there’s an unprecedented need for nurse practitioners who can help them remain safe and healthy.

Gain Hands-on Experience With Your Master’s in Nursing

Our rigorous MSN degree courses will give you at least 600 clinical practice hours focused on adult-gerontology primary care with preceptors in the healthcare field. We offer practicum hours in many types of healthcare facilities so that you can broaden your skills and knowledge while enjoying unique learning experiences.

Career Opportunities for Master of Science in Nursing Graduates

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for nurse practitioners is expected to grow by 40 percent by 2031. That’s around five times the national average for all other occupations.

Graduates from our master’s in nursing program are therefore highly sought after throughout New Jersey, the East Coast and the country for their specialized knowledge in adult gerontology. In fact, over 90 percent of our MSN degree graduates are hired as certified nurse practitioners within three to six months of graduation.

With a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in adult-gerontology, you can work in primary care with patients of nearly every age, including:

• Children over 12
• Adults
• The elderly