Charles R Drew University Of Medicine And Science

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Nursing

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing Track is designed for non-nurses holding baccalaureate degrees in another field, who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a graduate degree in nursing. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification examination.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Program in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) for RNs
prepares advanced practice nurses to manage the care of individuals and families across lifespan. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the FNP national certification examination through the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP).

Accreditation:

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted its approval in March 2009. The program was granted initial approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing in June 2009.

Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 grade point average (on 4.0 scale)
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
3 letters of recommendation
Completed pre-requisites within the last 7 years:
English Composition
Anatomy (with lab)
Microbiology (with lab)
Sociology
Speech
Physiology (with lab)
Psychology
Nutrition
Statistics

International Student Requirements:

TOEFL

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Health Profession Schools

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: Under 1,000