Clinical Nurse Leader

Degree

Master of Science in Nursing

School

Nursing and Health Sciences

Next Classes Start

May 27, 2025

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Program at a Glance

The MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader program prepares you to become an advanced practice nurse leader in direct patient care. Equipped with advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills, graduates are ready to accurately and critically assess the health and illnesses of individuals and families. Complete this 34.5-credit program in two full-time academic years, including two summers.

Program Coordinator : Judy Harkins, gradnurse@tcnj.edu

Duration

full time: 2 years
part time: 2.5–3 years

Availability

Hybrid

Practicum

410 hours

13

courses

34.5

credits

$1292.66

per credit

Who Should Pursue This Program?

This fully accredited program builds on the training and knowledge of bachelor’s-level nursing programs. It’s a good fit if you’re a nurse who wants to continue providing direct patient care while developing the capability to become a strong, effective clinical nurse leader.

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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