Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Primary Care
Seton Hall University

Program Details

The online M.S.N., A.G.N.P. from Seton Hall University builds the skills graduates need to serve adolescent to elderly populations as a nurse practitioner in acute care or primary care settings. Students prepare for the AANPCB exam and graduate ready to provide evidence-based compassionate care and improve their communities. The program gives students the opportunity to select one of two study tracks. 

The Acute Care track prepares students to take care of patients with acute and chronic disease management within hospital, urgent care, emergency room and subacute settings. The curriculum focuses on a patient population with acute, critical and chronic illness, disability or injury.

The Primary Care track focuses on disease prevention, health promotion and the management of patients with multisystem health problems. Students prepare for practice in a primary care office, occupational health clinic or university health clinic. 

Degree Highlights:

  • CCNE-accredited program
  • 100% AANPCB exam pass rates for graduates over the past five years
  • Offering both Primary and Acute tracks
  • Prepare to sit for either the AANPCB, ANCC or the AACN national certification exams
  • Ranked #27 Online Graduate Nursing Degree Programs by U.S. News & World Report

Why Choose Seton Hall’s M.S.N. Program?

  • Quality: Study in a high-quality program that has led to a 100% AANPCB exam pass rates for graduates over the past five years.
  • Practicality: Develop the skills to manage the health and illness of patients based on the analysis of health histories, physical exams and developmental and behavioral assessments in either acute or primary care settings.
  • One-on-one attention: Experience an immersive education from hands-on faculty who provide close mentoring and career support.
  • Ethics: Learn at a Catholic university in a values-based curriculum that instills a commitment to lifelong learning, service and leadership for the greater good of patients.
  • Connections: Receive the career resources and connections you need to fill the industry’s current nurse practitioner shortage.
  • A tradition of innovation: Founded in 1937, the College of Nursing at Seton Hall was the first university in New Jersey and the first Catholic college on the East Coast to offer an undergraduate program in nursing.

Admissions

  • Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an N.L.N.A.C. or C.C.N.E. accredited program, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (acute track) and 3.0 (primary track)
  • Registered professional nurse licensure in U.S. state of practice and in New Jersey if clinical performed in New Jersey.
  • Professional liability insurance

Career Outlook

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, there are currently 205,000 licensed nurse practitioners, compared with 106,000 in 2004. The number is expected to continue to rise as the nation faces a continuing shortage of highly trained nurses. Seton Hall’s M.S.N., A.G.N.P. program prepares graduates for high-paying nurse practitioner positions that, according to The Clinical Advisor’s 2016 annual salary survey, offer a median annual salary of $101,989. Graduates of this program have had a 100% pass rate on the AANPCB exam over the past five years, a sign of its quality. Seton Hall also provides a variety of career resources to facilitate the post-graduation success of its students.

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Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Seton Hall University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • This program requires three on-campus residencies.
  • Applicants must have professional liability insurance and a minimum of one year of professional patient care experience within the past five years.

Restricted States

Alabama, California, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming