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Master of Science in Nursing

Why Become a Nurse Practitioner?

The Nurse Practitioner options enable baccalaureate-prepared nurses to acquire advanced knowledge and clinical practice skills in direct care of individuals, families, and aggregate populations in primary care settings. Students commit to a part- or full-time plan of study to meet the requirements for one of two specialty areas:

• Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner

Time Commitment and Logistics

The program is designed to be completed in two years (four semesters) of full-time study. Graduates are eligible for national certification and state licensure as a family nurse practitioner or adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner.

The curriculum is delivered to Penn State Schuylkill using videoconferencing technology and some online courses, with clinical experiences at health care facilities in the local area.

Learn More and Apply

For more information on becoming a nurse practitioner with a Penn State master of science in Nursing degree, contact

Marsha Freije
Academic Adviser
College of Nursing Graduate Programs
814-867-5025

More information is also available on the Penn State College of Nursing website.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post graduate APRN certificate program at The Pennsylvania State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

The original date of March 18-20 has been postponed by CCNE in alignment with the CDC and the state of Pennsylvania's coronavirus mitigation efforts.  The College of Nursing will announce the new accreditation visit date once it is determined.

Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map. 

Baccalaureate Degrees

  • Biology
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  • Criminal Justice (B.A. or B.S.)
  • Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
  • Health Policy and Administration
  • Nursing

    • Nursing (B.S.N.)
    • RN to B.S.N.
    • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)

See Also

  • RN to B.S.N. Program
  • Four-Year B.S.N. Program

CONTACT US

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MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING

 

Marsha Freije
Academic Adviser
Penn State College of Nursing
814-867-5025
[email protected]
 

Marriane Adam
Program Coordinator
RN to B.S.N Program
570-385-6061
[email protected]

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