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Apr 19, 2024
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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Track (RN-MS) - On-campus and Online
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Director, Graduate Nursing Education Program
Donna Proulx, RN, PhD (candidate), CCRN-CSC
Office : Sylvia Trottier Hall
Phone : (603) 897-8647
Email : dproulx@rivier.edu
The RN-MS in Nursing is a program entry path to the MS in Nursing designed for the experienced registered nurse with an associate degree or diploma preparation. This opportunity provides a plan of studies by which a student is able to demonstrate satisfactory levels of achievement of baccalaureate knowledge in preparation for successful completion of graduate nursing programs.
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner (RN-MS Track) are eligible to sit for national nurse practitioner certification examinations.
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Prerequisites
- Undergraduate statistics (evidence of successful completion B or better)
- Document two years (full-time or equivalent) RN experience
- Show evidence of a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited nursing program
- Complete a Professional Portfolio documenting mastery of BS competencies.
Degree Requirements (49 credits)
- NSG 404 Leadership and Management Credits: 3 (or evidence of completion, or challenge class once accepted)
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- NSG 409 Community and Public Health Nursing Credits: 3 (or evidence of completion or challenge class once accepted)
Both NSG 404 and NSG 409 must be taken prior to NSG 516 and NSG 517.
Other Program Requirements
- Students may take NSG 404 and NSG 409 prior to matriculating.
- Students must follow their Program of Studies when registering for courses. If students wish to make a change to their Program of Studies, they must request the change in writing to the Graduate Nursing Education Program Director.
- Students must complete clinical/practicum requirements four months priot to practicum courses.
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