Program Tracks
The School of Graduate Studies offers several options for a master of science in nursing graduate program (MSN):
MSN
Baccalaureate prepared registered nurses can advance their practice without specializing. The program graduates are also prepared to pursue a post-master’s certificate of their own interest.
MSN and Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education
Students who successfully complete this program earn their master’s degree in nursing and are eligible to sit for the Nurse Educator Exam and become Certified Nurse Educators (CNE).
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for board exams and earn a certification to be licensed to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Education
Salem State's post-baccalaureate certificate in nursing education is designed for registered nurses who already have a bachelor's degree in nursing and would like to become nurse faculty, clinical faculty, simulation designer, or professional development educator. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Nurse Educator Exam through the National League of Nursing (NLN) and become Certified Nurse Educators (CNE).
Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for spring and fall enrollment and reviewed once complete.
Admissions Information
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