Bridge to the M.S.N. for the R.N. with a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree
- A baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited institution
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their baccalaureate degree program
- A grade of B or better on the first 2 CSE undergraduate courses taken as part of the undergraduate bridge program.
- Transcripts from an associate's degree or diploma in nursing from an NLN accredited institution and from their non- nursing bachelor's degree program.
- Pre-admission interview
- Adherence to The College and Nursing Programs health requirements and criminal background inventory.
- License to practice as a registered nurse in the state of New Jersey.
- Provisional admission to MSN Program.
Prior to beginning the required bridge courses students must meet the following additional requirements:
- Grade of C or better in undergraduate health assessment course (or approved equivalent such as: NURS 330 or Health Assessment/ CE certificate with lab)
- Grade of C or better in undergraduate statistics course
- Grade of C or better in undergraduate nursing research course or comparable research course (by approval)
- Complete required MSN Orientation Program
Note: Successful completion means a grade of B in the course (or by special permission)
Required MSN Bridge Courses
| NURS310 | Concepts & Trends of Prof Nursing Pract | 3 |
| NURS400 | Population Focused Community Health Nurs | 5 |
Note: Graduate courses listed below may be taken following the completion of all admission requirements including the two bridge courses
| GST605 | Graduate Research Writing Seminar | 3 |
| MC626 | Ethical Issues | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Upon satisfactory completion of admission requirements, including the required bridge courses, students enter the MSN Nursing Education Program