M.S. for Practicing NPs : School of Health Sciences : Simmons College

This program is designed for nurses currently practicing as nurse practitioners who wish to expand their nursing skills through graduate education. Critical thinking skills and a strong knowledge base in primary care are required. Applicants may specialize in any of the previously described concentrations. Candidates are encouraged to meet with the Course Coordinator to discuss their individual experience and goals for the program. Two courses can be challenged: NUR 404, Normal and Abnormal Human Physiology, and NUR 422, Clinical Pharmacology. Primary care courses may be waived at the discretion of the Program Director. Candidates must present evidence of licensure in the advanced-practice role of nurse practitioner and documentation of current certification as a nurse practitioner. If the primary-care sequence is waived, the program of study consists of 18-25 credits. The program can be completed either full time or part time. Upon successful completion, the student will be awarded a Master of Science in Nursing.

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Admission Requirements for Master's Degree Program for Practicing Nurse Practitioners

In addition to meeting the undergraduate admission requirements, applicants to the masters-completion program for practicing nurse practitioners must also submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a nationally-accredited nurse practitioner program, certification as an N.P. and license to practice in Massachusetts.

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