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.
Want to know about the DNP? | Background information
We offer 5 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
- 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 from an accredited nursing program
- Undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT) cores achieved within the last 5 years. The College of Health Professions expects these scores to be at the 50th percentile.
- 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 documented in a c.v (one year of recent full-time professional experience in nursing)
- Written statement of professional goals
- A personal interview with the appropriate faculty track coordinator
- Completion of an undergraduate health assessment course and statistics course (including introduction to probability and hypothesis testing).
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
Adult Nurse Practitioner Program
MSN | Post Master's Certificate
Contact Person- ANP Program
Kathleen Mahoney, PhD, CRNP
Track Coordinator
Jones Hall #417
215-707-3452
kathleen.mahoney@temple.edu
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
MSN | Post Master's Certificate
Contact Person- PNP Program
Ann L. Pron, MSN, CRNP
Track Coordinator
Jones Hall #419
215-707-3642
alpron@temple.edu
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
MSN | Post Master's Certificate
Contact Person- FNP Program
Lori Martin-Plank, MSN, CRNP
Track Coordinator
Jones Hall #416
215-707-4874
Lori.martin.plank@temple.edu
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Program (CNS)
MSN | Post Master's Certificate
Contact Person- Psychiatric MH Program
Patricia Hentz, EdD, CS, PMH, NP, BC
Track Coordinator
Jones Hall #520
215-707-8186
phentz@temple.edu
Nurse Educator Program
MSN | Post Master’s Certificate
Contact Person- Nurse Educator Program
Dolores M. Zygmont, PhD, RN
Track Coordinator
Jones Hall #517
215-707-3789
zygmont@temple.edu
HelpFul Information
What is the Advanced Practice Nursing Role?
What is the difference between a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and a Physician Assistant (PA)?
How does Temple’s tuition compare to other tuition rates?
|
