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School of Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science 51 Bridge to the Master of Science in Nursing for RNs with a Non-Nursing Baccalaureate Degree This prerequisite sequence of courses is designed for RNs with a non- nursing baccalaureate degree who wish to enter the MSN program at The College of New Jersey. Up to 16 undergraduate credits are taken prior to MSN course content. In addition, students must meet all the requirements for admission to the MSN programs. The bridge option cannot be applied to the School Nurse program. Students must hold a BSN to enter the School Nurse program. Admission Requirements: Diploma or associate's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, please visit graduate.pages.tcnj.edu/apply. Successful completion of an undergraduate statistics course within 5 years prior to taking first graduate nursing course. May be taken concurrently with undergraduate bridge program courses. Successful completion of an undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent Preadmission interview may be required (Also see Graduate Opportunities section of Bulletin) 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 Bridge Requirements: up to 4 undergraduate units (16 credits) One of the following Professional Role Courses: NUR 210/Professional Role I (Learner) OR NUR 310/Professional Role II (Clinician) The following three courses are required* NUR 328/Research NUR 440/Caring in Community Health/Science* NUR 444/Caring in Community Health/Practice* *Up to 8 credits of community health (NURS 440 and/or NURS 444) may be waived for appli- cants with significant community health experience and experience based on a portfolio review by the Department of Nursing faculty. Following successful completion of the above bridge requirements, the student may enroll in courses required for either the Family Nurse Practitioner Program, the Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, the Clinical Nurse Leader Program, or the Neonatal Nurse Practioner Program, the Clinical Nurse Leader Program, or the Neonatal Nurse Practioner Program. Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program (NURS_SCT02), (NURS_SCT03), and (NURS_SCT04) These certificate programs are designed for registered nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing and who wish to become family nurse practitioners or adult/gerontological primary care nurse practitio- ners. Students may take up to six years of part-time study to complete either option. Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program An undergraduate health assessment course or approved equivalent Preadmission interview may be requested 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_SCT02) Program Requirements: 37 credits Required Courses: NURS 503/Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 504/Advanced Human Pathophysiology 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 Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Option (NURS_SCT03) Program Requirements: 33 credits Required Courses: NURS 503/Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice NURS 504/Advanced Human Pathophysiology 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 690/Practicum in the Nurse Practitioner Role Family Nurse Practitioner Option for Specialist NPs (NURS_SCT04) up to 18 cr. This program is designed for nurse practitioners who have graduated from a master's degree program that prepares adult, geriatric, or adult/ gerontological primary care nurse practitioners and who want to expand their scope of practice to include the entire family. This program begins in the spring. This program may be completed in two semesters of part- time study. Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Nursing from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program that prepares nurse practitioners National certification as an adult, geriatric, or adult/gerontological primary care nurse practitioner 244328_001-091_r1.indd 51 9/1/17 1:40 PM