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MS Nursing at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Nursing prepares nurses for advanced practice, education and leadership through distance education with on-site requirements. Tracks include Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwifery, Family Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Leadership and Nursing Education (an executive cohort blended model with on-site immersions).

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Department: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 36-45 credits depending on track (45 for NP, midwifery and education tracks; 36 for Nursing Leadership)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Common courses include Organizational Leadership and Role Transformation, Quality Improvement, Safety and Healthcare Technologies, Health Care Policy and Advocacy, Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice I and II, Clinical Pharmacology and Pathophysiology, plus track-specific advanced theory and clinical practice courses (or leadership/education courses).

Career pathways

Nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse leader or nurse educator.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

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