Nursing Master of Science

The MS program is designed for the Baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse with a strong professional clinical background and is tailored to meet the needs of the working nurse. Prospective students may take up to four courses as a non matriculated student and transfer in once accepted into the program. Courses are offered both in the classroom and online. Student can attend part time or full time and finish in two years (full time) or three to four years part time. Graduates are eligible to take national certification exams in their specialty area.

Each student chooses one of three tracks:

• Acute Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

The program's Capstone experience is a scholarly project that may include a paper of publishable quality, a quality improvement project, or other types of service learning projects.

Applications are being accepted for Spring 10 admission and Fall 10 admission. For Graduate Admissions, complete the Online Application

The application consists of:

• A completed application form
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts from all schools attended
• GRE scores
• Three professional references
• Resume
• Copy of RN license

The best way to learn about the program is to attend an Information Session. Dates for 2009 Information Sessions:

• Wednesday Sept 16th
• Wednesday October 21st
• Wednesday Nov 19th
• Wednesday Dec 16th

All sessions are held 4:30P - 6P in the Science Building, 2nd floor, Room 13. Call 617-287-7482 to register. Please leave your name and contact number.