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49 School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science CAROLE KENNER, DEAN Mission Statement The mission of the School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science is con- gruent with that of The College of New Jersey in promoting excellence, valuing diversity, and providing a service to society in a community of learners. The School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science serves the people of New Jersey and the nation by preparing professional nurses at the baccalaureate level and advanced practice nurses at the master's level, with all graduates prepared to be successful, ethical, and visionary leaders in a multicultural, highly technological, and increasingly global world. Master of Science in Nursing (NURS_MSN01), (NURS_MSN02), (NURS_MSN05), (NURS_MSN04), (NURS_MSN03), and (NURS_MSN15) Constance Kartoz, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Nursing The Master of Science in Nursing prepares advanced nurses to care for individuals, families, and school age children. The curriculum builds on the nursing and scientific knowledge base of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse and focuses on advanced clinical decision-making and critical- thinking skills. Graduates are prepared to accurately and critically assess the health and illness experiences of individuals, families, and school age children to develop health interventions, and to evaluate healthcare outcomes. The program offers six options. Four nurse practitioner options include: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and a variation in the Family Nurse Practitioner option for BSN-prepared nurse midwives and nurse practitioners. Two additional MSN options are the Clinical Nurse Leader and the School Nurse. The MSN programs begin in the fall. There is also a bridge sequence of courses leading to the MSN for RNs with a non-nursing baccalaureate. Three post-MSN certifications are offered: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner for Specialized NPs. Post –MSN programs begin in fall or spring, depending on the specialty track. Two new School Nurse certifi- cation programs are available which meet NJ State requirements for school nurse certification. The two programs include: The School Nurse Non-Instructional Certificate and the School Nurse Instructional Certificate. Both school nurse certificate programs have been approved by the Department of Education in the State of New Jersey. Most classes are offered during the evenings, although some required classes and activities may be offered during the day. All MSN and certifi- cate options include clinical practicum experiences. Clinical practicum hours are during the day, usually on weekdays. Clinical experiences take place under the guidance of experienced advanced practice nurses, school nurses, clinical nurse leaders, physicians, or other advanced nursing practitioners as appropriate to the area of specialization and to the program. Required practicum hours for each course are listed in the course descriptions. Most MSN options may be completed in two years and two summers of full-time study. Students may take up to six years of part-time study to complete any of the options. Faculty advisers work closely with each student to plan an appropriate course of study and to ensure progress through the program. The master degree programs in nursing at The College of New Jersey are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202.887.6791. Admission Requirements: Bachelor in Nursing degree from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, please visit graduate.pages.tcnj.edu/apply. Successful completion of one undergraduate statistics course within 5 years prior to matriculation or, for non-matriculated students, prior to taking NURS 506. Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course or approved equivalent Preadmission interview may be required Applicants to the School Nurse MSN must demonstrate completion of the TCNJ School Nurse Instructional Certificate or an equiva- lent post-BSN school nurse certificate program. Practicing School Nurses who were certified prior to 2004 and who hold current NJ School Nurse Certification may be considered on an individual basis for admission to this program. Students applying to the NNP program must have one year of expe- rience in a neonatal ICU Additional Requirements: For entry into the program: License to practice as a registered nurse in New Jersey License to practice in Pennsylvania may be recommended Pre-clinical requirements (See Nursing Department Web site for more details) CPR certification (BLS or ACLS) Criminal Background Check Drug Test Health and immunization requirements Liability Insurance for student nurse practitioner Family Nurse Practitioner Option (NURS_MSN01) Graduation Requirements: 47 credits Required Courses: NURS 506/ Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice and Research NURS 501/Perspectives in Advanced Practice Nursing NURS 503/Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 504/Advanced Human Pathophysiology NURS 604/ Research and Evidence-Based Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 603/Individual, Family, and Community Systems NURS 633/Advanced Holistic Health Assessment NURS 636/Primary Care I NURS 638/Primary Care II NURS 637/Primary Care III NURS 643/Primary Care of the Childbearing Family NURS 690/Practicum in the Nurse Practitioner Role NURS 694/Capstone Seminar NURS 705/Capstone Project in Nursing 244328_001-091_r1.indd 49 9/1/17 1:40 PM