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DNP Women's Health/Gender-Related Nurse Practitioner at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

DNP programme preparing nurse practitioners to provide primary and reproductive care to women across the lifespan, with an emphasis on a wellness paradigm. Graduates are eligible to sit for national board certification.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing  |  Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice  |  Duration: 4-year or 5-year study plans; 72 credits  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

72 credits over 4-year or 5-year study plans.

Career pathways

Private and community settings providing well-woman exams, screenings and contraceptive care, and diagnosing and treating gynecological conditions. Settings include obstetrics, gynecology, maternal fetal medicine, infertility centers, breast care, gynecologic oncology and urogynecology.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program; preferred GPA 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale; GRE not required; current unencumbered RN license (a New Jersey or Compact State license is required after acceptance and within the first semester); resume/CV; official transcripts of all prior college work; online application with fee; two letters of reference (one from a former faculty member or professional colleague, at least one from a supervisor); personal statement of no more than 2 pages; interview may be offered to qualified applicants. The programme does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship.

Intake: Fall (September) and Spring; Fall deadlines March 1 and July 1, Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 4-year or 5-year study plans; 72 credits

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/

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