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Nursing

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Nursing degree and
Post-Masters Certificate

Program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC. Phone 202 463 6930.

All Master's applications for Spring 2010 admission must be submitted by October 30th, 2009.

APPLY TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

New Graduate Program Initiatives

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) | Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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We offer 3 tracks with MSN & post- master certificate in each track.

Why should you come here to complete your studies?

Graduate classes are offered in the evening starting at 4:30
Clinical course components are scheduled during the day to meet student needs
Clinical agencies are available at diverse community agencies, offices and hospitals
Affordable tuition
Small classes (average size is 10)
Traineeships, grants, and scholarships available for full time students and some part time students
Non-matriculated students can take up to 9 credits prior to enrolling in a program
MSN can be completed in 3 years of full-time study and 4 years of part-time study
Post-Master Certificates can be completed in 1-2 years of part-time study
Career placement counseling available
All graduates are eligible to apply for national certification
Course faculty are active practitioners.
Many opportunities to interact with diverse students
Able to complete electives in any department at Temple University
Caring faculty with international experiences

Admission criteria

The Graduate Program within the Department of Nursing follows the Temple University Graduate School’s “Policy on Graduate Admissions”. This can be found in the Graduate Bulletin (www.temple.edu/grad). Admission Requirements for the MSN Program include:

BSN with an Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 OR

An RN license and a baccalaureate degree in another discipline will be eligible to apply to the MSN program upon satisfactory completion of a series of four courses (subsequently referred to as the “Transition Program”). Satisfactory completion is defined as a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT)

To qualify for a waiver of the GRE or MAT requirement:

undergraduate GPA > 3.25
undergraduate GPA < 3.24 and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in three graduate core courses
graduate degree in another discipline

a personal interview
two references
a goal statement
an undergraduate health assessment and statistics course if BSN applicant

Admission to the Post-Master’s Certificate Program must also follow the University, the Graduate School, and the Department of Nursing’s requirements. Admission Requirements for the Post-Master’s Certificate Program include:

MSN from an accredited nursing program
Grade Point Average of 3.0
Transcripts from Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
Current Pennsylvania registered nurse license.
Two letters of reference from individuals who attest to applicant’s potential for success in graduate study and clinical competency
Work experience (one year of recent full-time professional experience in nursing)
Written statement of professional goals
A personal interview with the appropriate faculty track coordinator