Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN

Degree

Master of Science in Nursing

School

Nursing and Health Sciences

Next Classes Start

January 22, 2024

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Program at a Glance

Develop the expertise to provide primary care to individuals ranging from young adults to the elderly. Through a combination of classes and clinical experiences, you can complete this 43-credit degree program in two academic years of full-time study, including two summers. This program will prepare you to sit for an Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national certification exam.

Program Coordinator : Judy Harkins, gradnurse@tcnj.edu

Duration

full time: 2 years
part time: up to 6 years

Availability

Hybrid

Practicum

585 hours

13

courses

43

credits

$1,147.16

per credit

Who Should Pursue This Program?

This program is ideal if you’re an RN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing who wants to enter advanced practice with a focus on primary care for adults throughout their lifespan.

Engaged Faculty

Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are fully engaged with their students. Your professor knows your name and teaches all of your classes. You won’t find any TAs here.

For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.

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We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.

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The Department of Nursing provides curriculum, handbooks, and advising resources.

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We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.

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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing at The College of New Jersey are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001. 202-887-6791

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