Program Overview

Nursing (Master's Entry Program in Nursing)

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing prepares new nurses as leaders in quality and safety and advocates for diverse patient populations and agents of change for healthier communities. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses, eligible for certification as a public health nurse and earn a Master of Science in Nursing Degree. Also known as an accelerated program, this program offers the quickest route to registered nursing licensure for adults who already completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline and also completed prerequisite courses to transition into the nursing profession.

Graduate Program Requirements

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Program Description

• The program is designed to prepare new nurses as leaders in quality and safety.
• Graduates are qualified to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses.
• Graduates are eligible for certification as a public health nurse.
• Graduates earn a Master of Science in Nursing Degree.
• The program is an accelerated program, offering the quickest route to registered nursing licensure.
• The program is designed for adults who have completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline and have completed prerequisite courses to transition into the nursing profession.