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MSN Nursing Leadership at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

Online asynchronous MSN preparing nurses to lead in any health care setting with a focus on patient-centered care and patient and organizational outcomes. Students range from staff nurses to nurse executives, and the programme bridges to two leadership-focused DNP options.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing  |  Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice  |  Duration: 2-year and part-time study plans; 39 credits  |  Intake: Fall (deadline August 1); Spring (deadline December 1)  |  Study mode: online asynchronous  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

39 credits of online asynchronous coursework in nursing leadership.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to sit for national board certification.

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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 U.S. RN license (active in the state of any practicum); resume/CV; official transcripts; online application with fee; two letters of reference (one from a supervisor); personal statement of no more than 2 pages; interview may be offered. Deadlines: Fall August 1; Spring December 1. No F-1 or J-1 sponsorship.

Intake: Fall deadline August 1; Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 2-year and part-time study plans; 39 credits

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

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