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Overview

Seton Hall University's online Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - Nurse Practitioner is a graduate program offered through the College of Nursing, one of the region's most prestigious academic institutions. The College of Nursing established New Jersey's first baccalaureate nursing program in 1937 and has provided quality education for more than 65 years. In 1975, the College established the graduate program to address the needs of modern healthcare delivery and the in-depth preparation necessary to educate nursing professionals. The College is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

An M.S.N. from a Real University
As a student in the online Master of Science in Nursing, you truly get the best of both worlds: a dynamic Web-based learning experience grounded in the history and tradition of Seton Hall University.  Faculty within the University's traditional, on campus M.S.N. - Nurse Practitioner program teach online courses, and bring a high-quality educational experience to the online classroom.  The program culminates in a graduate degree from a university that is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.The courses offered online are the same courses taken by on campus Seton Hall students.  Students earning their degree online receive the identical diploma as students earning their degree on campus.

Who Should Apply?
The program is designed for nurses who wish to balance graduate education with career, family and personal responsibilities. All nurse practitioner graduates are eligible to apply for advanced-practice certification. Specialty tracks within the program are Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.

Courses and Residencies
The online M.S.N. Nurse Practitioner program allows students to complete the didactic portion of the program online via Internet based technology and fulfill the required clinical practice component within their geographical locations.  Throughout the program students receive technical support, access to extensive library resources and personalized consultation with faculty.The program requires three on campus weekend residency visits which provides students with opportunities to meet face-to-face with professors, peers, and program administrators.

Technology
The Internet and Web-based learning have changed the rules of the game for working professionals.  Through the online M.S.N. program, you can take advantage of Seton Hall University's leadership in online education to get ahead in your career, wherever there is an Internet connection or wireless hot spot. Online degree and certificate programs were created with the busy professional in mind. We know the importance of "anytime, anywhere" education. Utilizing state-of-the-art learning technologies in a highly interactive educational environment, our programs are built on practical, rigorous curricula.

SetonWorldWide and Seton Hall University
Launched in 1998, SetonWorldWide, the online campus of Seton Hall University, brings Seton Hall's more than 150-year history of academic excellence from its northern New Jersey campus to working professionals across the globe. Learn more about SetonWorldWide and apply today.

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