Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program provides registered nurses (RNs) with the skills to assume leadership roles in their respective organizations. The nurse practitioner (NP) concentration prepares RNs to sit for the concentration certification exam. The certifying agency determines eligibility for the exam.
As a student in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration, you will have the opportunity to learn more about how to help patients who are suffering from issues related to mental health.
Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered in a hybrid format with a combination of fully online courses, face to face classes, and clinical experiences. At the completion of the MSN program, the graduate will have completed clinical hours as determined by the accrediting body in the area of the Nurse Practioner track.
All applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing program will complete seven core graduate level courses. Admission to the concentration will only occur after application review by the coordinator. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Master of Science in Nursing core courses in order to be considered by the Department of Nursing to move into the Nurse Practitioner Concentration Track.
Below, you will find a list including titles of foundational coursework for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program:
Note: The course information shown above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
Rowan University is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to support M.S. in Nursing students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs.
These opportunities are provided through the DREAM program, a grant-funded initiative by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). This is a partial scholarship that applies to the Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner classes. The scholarship does not apply to the core classes in the MSN program.
The purpose of the DREAM program is to increase the number of primary care nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives trained and prepared to provide primary care services, mental health and substance use disorder care, and/or maternal health care. The grant will support the training and graduation of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) students/trainees in these disciplines by providing tuition and other eligible supports to trainees. Funding preference will be given to those applicants who are committed to practice in underserved or rural communities or state and local health departments. Individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and first-generation college students are strongly encouraged to apply to the program. All interested individuals are welcome to apply.
For more information, contact Dr. Carmen McDonald, Graduate Program Director, Department of Nursing at 856-256-5180 or mcdonaldc@rowan.edu.
Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.
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Learn MoreRowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
Learn MoreSupport your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.
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Now that my kids are older, I wanted to get my master’s. I’m seeing in my job how hard it is for a lot of homebound patients to get their mental health needs met.Michelle M. Camden County, NJ
