Master of Science in Nursing Program Options

END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will have the ability to:

1. Synthesize advanced knowledge from the humanities, sciences, and nursing science to promote optimal health outcomes for patients, families, and populations.
2. Analyze evidence-based findings to support advanced practice.
3. Collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers to coordinate and manage care.
4. Evaluate the safety, quality, and cost effectiveness of care.
5. Integrate the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nursing into the role of the advanced practice nurse.
6. Construct a professional development plan.
7. Integrate technology and information systems to support learning and optimal patient outcomes.
8. Analyze the role of the Nurse Practitioner in health policy development and implementation.
9. Apply leadership in the role of the advanced practice nurse.
10. Integrate role specific Nurse Practitioner competencies to deliver holistic care.

Program Outcomes

View Program Outcomes

Required Courses

Advanced Practice Nursing Core Courses (22 Credits)

• NUR 601 Conceptual Models and Theories of Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
• NUR 606 Health Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
• NUR 607 Advanced Pharmacology (3 credits)
• NUR 611 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NUR 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (4 credits)
• NUR 630 Health promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
• NUR 632 Nursing research: Linking Evidence to Practice (3 credits)

Clinical Courses (22 Credits)

• NUR 650 Adult-Gerontology Acute & Critical Care I (7 credits)
• NUR 651 Adult-Gerontology Acute & Critical Care II (8 credits)
• NUR 652 Adult-Gerontology Acute & Critical Care III (7 credits)

Nursing Program Accreditation and Approval

The Master's of Science in Nursing program at Neumann University at the Neumann University campus located in Aston, PA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master’s of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Post Master’s Certificate in nursing program at Neumann University located in Aston, Pennsylvania is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Post Master’s Certificate in nursing program is Continuing Accreditation

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 171005-2649 Phone: 717-783-7142 Fax: 717-783-0822 Email: st-nurse@state.pa.us Web: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing

Graduate Nursing Student Manual

Explore Neumann University's Graduate Nursing Student Manual for more information.

Master of Science, Major in Nursing AGACNP

• The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program will prepare qualified professional nurses to practice at the advanced level in the acute care, critical care, and other health care settings across the continuum of care. The curriculum is developed by nursing faculty, flowing from the Graduate Nursing Program mission and philosophy, to enhance advanced nursing practice and quality nursing education in the Franciscan tradition to persons of diverse populations, in varying circumstances and environments. Graduates of the AGACNP program will have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for competent, ethical, professional practice; for lifelong development of that practice; for advanced study in nursing, and for fulfillment of professional and societal responsibilities. These goals will be achieved through purposeful interventions that are congruent with national standards and student learning outcomes; and based on diagnostic reasoning, competencies, and evidence-based practice.

Post-Master’s Certificate AGACNP

• - The post-master’s certificate as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is designed for master’s prepared nurses, seeking specialization as an Adult-gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care. The certificate program builds on previous learning, integrating the knowledge and skills germane to the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who will provide holistic, patient-centered acute and critical care to individuals across the adult age spectrum from adolescence to older adults. The course of study for the post-master’s students, with 32 credits of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Nurse Practitioner core and specialty courses, has the same learning outcomes as the Master of Science, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track
• All current, practicing nurse practitioners will have gap analysis completed by the Program Director of Graduate Nursing to determine the student’s individual plan of study.
• In addition, all entering post-master’s NP certificate students must show evidence of having completed three (3) separate, comprehensive graduate level courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology. Post-master’s NP certificate students who have completed advanced pharmacology greater than 5 years prior to beginning coursework at Neumann University will be required to complete NUR 607, as part of the Certificate curriculum.

Tuition

Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.

While Neumann is known for its competitive, affordable sticker price, we know that most graduates need financial assistance of some kind while enrolled in graduate school. For everything you need to know about your financial aid options, download our guide: Offsetting the Cost of Graduate School — Financial Aid for Graduate Students.

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must submit the following: 

• A completed Graduate Student Application, online through neumann.edu.
• Official transcripts from each regionally accredited institution attended.  
• Have an undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00.  Outstanding applicants whose GPAs are less than 3.00 may be considered for acceptance. 
• Resume or curriculum vitae highlighting relevant nursing accomplishments and experience.
• Letter of intent outlining personal and professional goals and how admission to the program will facilitate professional objectives.
• An active registered nurse license or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. New Jersey and/or Delaware licensure as a registered nurse is also required prior to beginning the clinical practicum.
• Evidence of the equivalent of 12 months full-time nursing practice in the acute > >care setting within the last three years. Nursing certification within critical care, emergency, or progressive care is highly preferred.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS; Healthcare Provider) certification from the American Heart Association. This must be maintained throughout the program.
• Two letters of reference on official institutional letterhead.  One letter must be provided by a professional nurse who has observed the applicant’s clinical performance. Letters should be from references with at least a master’s degree.  
• Provide results of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) from applicants whose first language is from a non-English speaking country or for whom English is a second language.  The program requires a minimum overall score of 84 with a minimum score of 26 on the verbal subtest on the Internet- based TOEFL.       
• Applicant’s to the Post-Master’s Certificateas an Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner must submit official transcripts demonstrating graduation from a bachelors and master’s program in nursing which are accredited by both a regionally accredited, degree-granting institution and a nationally recognized accrediting agency in nursing education.
• In addition, all entering post-master’s NP certificate students must show evidence of having completed three (3) separate, comprehensive graduate level courses in advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology. Post-master’s NP certificate students who have completed advanced pharmacology greater than 5 years prior to beginning coursework at Neumann University will be required to complete NUR 607, as part of the Certificate curriculum.
• All current, practicing nurse practitioners will have gap analysis completed by the Program Director of Graduate Nursing to determine the student’s individual plan of study.

Graduate Assistantships at Neumann University