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MS Nursing: Direct Entry at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

The Direct Entry Masters in Nursing (DEMN) Program is a full-time, five-semester, program of study designed for non­-RN students who hold a B.S. or B.A. or higher degree in a field other than nursing and desire a career change into the nursing profession. This program will prepare you for a career as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care and the ability to manage and solve complex patient problems in a range of healthcare settings. The curriculum begins in August and includes one summer session in the third semester.

Department: Nursing  |  Duration: 63 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

63-credit programme. Required courses include NURS 801 Health Policy and Nursing Practice; NURS 807 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology; NURS 811 Clinical Reasoning Through Simulation; NURS 813 Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing Theory; NURS 822 Chronic Disease Management; NURS 826 Caring for People with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.

Career pathways

The Direct Entry Masters in Nursing (DEMN) Program is a full-time, five-semester, program of study designed for non­-RN students who hold a B.S. or B.A. or higher degree in a field other than nursing and desire a career change into the nursing profession.

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.

Duration: 63 credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.unh.edu/graduate-school/admissions

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