Master of Science in Nursing
For Registered Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree who are looking to advance their career, Felician University offers a cohort-based Master of Science in Nursing Program with tracks in Advanced Practice.
The theoretical content for courses in the cohort-based Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks is offered via an online delivery method with clinical hours and on-campus intensives in designated courses. With the guidance of qualified faculty and based on meeting the course objectives, students have experiences with approved preceptors in practicum sites for the completion of clinical hours. The specific focus of the advanced practice nurse is primary care including the delivery of health care to vulnerable and underserved populations.
A Master of Science in Nursing degree is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Graduates of the program are prepared to pursue doctoral study and are eligible to apply for national certification.
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner tracks are eligible to take the certification examination from the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and apply to the State Board of Nursing for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
- 36 Credits Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track
- 39 Credits Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- 39 Credits Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Program Outcomes – Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Graduates of the program will:
- Integrate nursing science, biophysical sciences, and psychosocial sciences into the planning and delivery of patient-centered and population- focused care.
- Assume a leadership role in effectively initiating innovations in safety and quality improvement.
- Synthesize quality and safety evidence to promote an inter-professional culture of excellence.
- Critically evaluate evidence from the literature for translation into diverse practice settings.
- Integrate current and emerging technologies into quality improvement strategies to optimize health outcomes.
- Implement health policy initiatives which focus on clinical prevention and optimal health for vulnerable populations while advocating for social justice, equity, and ethical polices in health care.
- Utilize collaborative strategies within the inter- professional healthcare team to improve patient and population health outcomes.
- Implement patient-centered and population- focused clinical prevention strategies to improve health outcomes.
- Apply advanced knowledge to the design, implementation, and evaluation of patient centered and population-focused care.
- Act with ethical comportment in all aspects of advanced nursing practice.
Admission Requirements – Master of Science in Nursing Degree
- A completed application.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by a national accrediting agency and approved by the Board of Nursing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
- Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of New Jersey or other state accepted. The licensee cannot have any current or pending disciplinary action against their nursing license from any Board of Nursing.
- Submission of all official academic transcripts.
- A notarized copy of the photo page of a government-issued identification such as passport or driver’s license.
- International academic credentials are reviewed by an international accrediting agency (World Education Services) on an individual basis.
- A minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS is required of graduates of non-English speaking countries.
Requirements Specific to the MSN Track
At a selected point in the program following admission, a criminal history background check is conducted, and students must comply with all requirements mandated by the practicum site in order to progress. Exclusion from the placement site as a result of criminal history background check results or failure to comply with other mandated requirements shall result in dismissal from the program.
All APN track clinical or practicum hours must be completed in approved, and APN students must hold licensure as a professional Registered Nurse in an accepted state.
All APN track clinical or practicum hours must be completed in approved facilities, and APN students must hold licensure as a professional Registered Nurse approved where they perform their clinicals. Students may not complete clinical hours unless they have received Approval to Start from their course faculty. Program start dates are dependent upon enrollment.
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Licensure as a professional Registered Nurse in an accepted state where practicums are completed. Successful completion of undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, and health assessment.
Degree Requirements – Master of Science in Nursing Degree
Successful completion of:
Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track
- 36 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better (minimum grade of B in all courses in the program) – on-campus intensive – plus 750 direct care clinical hours
M.S. in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
| NURS-503 | Theory & Research in Adv Nursing Prac | 4 |
| NURS-505 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS-540 | Pharmacology/Prescriptive Prac | 3 |
| NURS-530 | Adv. Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS-661 | Primary Care I: Prevention and Education | 3 |
| NURS-662 | Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Mgmt | 4 |
| NURS-674 | Practicum:primary Care Adult Gerontology | 4 |
| NURS-675 | Practicum: Subacute/Long-Term Care | 4 |
| NURS-701 | Leadership & Qual Imprvmt Healthcare Sys | 3 |
| NURS-676 | Practicum: Primary Care Adult Geron II | 4 |
| NURS-702 | Advocacy & Action for Health Care Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
- 39 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better (minimum grade of B in all courses in the program) – on-campus intensives – plus 750 direct care clinical hours
M.S. in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
| NURS-503 | Theory & Research in Adv Nursing Prac | 4 |
| NURS-505 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS-540 | Pharmacology/Prescriptive Prac | 3 |
| NURS-530 | Adv. Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS-661 | Primary Care I: Prevention and Education | 3 |
| NURS-662 | Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Mgmt | 4 |
| NURS-635 | Primary Care Pediatric Population | 3 |
| NURS-684 | Practicum: Primary Care Across Lifespan | 4 |
| NURS-685 | Practicum:pedicatric and Maternal Health | 4 |
| NURS-701 | Leadership & Qual Imprvmt Healthcare Sys | 3 |
| NURS-686 | Practicum: Primary Care Acr Lifespan II | 4 |
| NURS-702 | Advocacy & Action for Health Care Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track
- 39 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or better (minimum grade of B in all courses in the program) – on-campus intensives – plus 750 direct care clinical hours
M.S. in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health
| NURS-505 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS-503 | Theory & Research in Adv Nursing Prac | 4 |
| NURS-540 | Pharmacology/Prescriptive Prac | 3 |
| NURS-530 | Adv. Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS-661 | Primary Care I: Prevention and Education | 3 |
| NURS-541 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
NURS-663
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NURS-694
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NURS-695
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| NURS-701 | Leadership & Qual Imprvmt Healthcare Sys | 3 |
NURS-696
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| NURS-702 | Advocacy & Action for Health Care Policy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Degree requirements must be completed within a 5-year period from the date of admission, including the project work. Leaves-of-absence are included in a five-year time frame.