Degree Overview:

The graduate program in nursing is based upon a baccalaureate education and experience in professional nursing. The curriculum is based on theory and research in nursing and related disciplines.

The master's program prepares nurses to function either as clinical specialists, nurse practitioners, or nurse administrators. The emphasis of the Master of Science, Nursing Program is the refinement of critical thinkings and scholarly behavior. Graduates of the Master's program are prepared for doctoral study in nursing. For additional information about the M.S. degree in Nursing please refer to the Graduate Catalogue. For program specific questions, please contact Harriet Rothman at 718-405-3365,or via e-mail at harriet.rothman@mountsaintvincent.edu. To download a copy of the application for the M.S. Degree in Nursing, please click here. If you would like to request additional program information, please submit your inquiry here.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants for admission into the Graduate Nursing Program must meet the following criteria:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree from a National League for Nursing (NLN) or Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited college or institution*;
2. Have earned an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0**;
3. Submit a completed application and fee with two references, a copy of their New York State R.N. license, and all official undergraduate transcripts;
4. Complete an admission interview with the Director or Coordinator of the Graduate Nursing Program;
5. Have successfully completed undergraduate courses in nursing research and elementary statistics,
6. Pass the English Essay Examination administered by the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

*Applicants who do not possess a baccalaureate degree in Nursing must make an appointment with the Director of the Nursing Program prior to submission of an application. RN's with a baccalaureate in another discipline are expected to demonstrate the competencies of nurses with a Baccalaureate in Nursing.

** A student with an undergraduate grade point average below a 3.0 may enroll as a non-matriculated student in the four core nursing courses. If the student achieves a 3.0 grade point average in these courses, he/she may matriculate into the program.

For additional information about the application process, please contact the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at 718-405-3322. To download a copy of the Master's Degree in Nursing program brochure, please click here.

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Additional Admissions Information:

Under special circumstances, registered nurses with degrees in a field other than nursing may be enrolled in the graduate nursing program. Admission requirements include:

• A current RN license;
• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• A completed application and fee;
• An admissions interview;
• Completion of undergraduate courses in nursing research and elementary statistics;
• Successful completion of NURS 209 and NURS 309;
• Satisfactory passage of the English essay exam.

Degree Requirements:

The graduate nursing program offers four specializations: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult and Aging), Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (43 credits each), and Nursing Administration (36 Credits). For additional information regarding the graduate nursing program's curriculum, please click here. For a listing of the course descriptions of the graduate nursing courses, please click here.

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