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	2022-2023 Rivier University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Track-Bridge Option
				
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				The non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Option (Bridge) for RNs is a program entry path to the MS in Nursing designed for the registered nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree in a field of study other than Nursing.  A portfolio is required for a non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree with a GPA <3.0. 
  
			 
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		Prerequisites
  - Undergraduate statistics (or evidence of completion)
  - Document two years (full-time or equivalent) RN experience
  - Show evidence of a minimum GPA 3.0 from an accredited nursing program
   Degree Requirements (49 credits)
 Required Courses (49 Credits)
 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 prior to practicum courses.
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