Fairleigh Dickinson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MSN - Nursing, DNP - Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nursing Education Certificate;Nursing Information Systems Certificate;Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program Description:

The graduate curriculum in nursing is designed to serve those who desire to study advanced nursing rooted in explicit nursing knowledge as a guide to various roles.
The Master of Science in Nursing Program prepares individuals as adult, family, and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners, forensic specialists, clinical nurse leaders, nurse educators and nurse information system specialists.
Advanced scholarship takes place within the context of nursing as a discipline and profession and is the guiding theme of all activities encompassed within the learning environment.
This program is offered under the auspices of the Henry P. Becton School of Nursing and Allied Health, University College: Arts • Sciences • Professional Studies, Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, New Jersey.

Admission Requirements


Graduation from an accredited BSN program


Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher


NJ Registered Nurse licensure


Proficiency in spoken and written English


Undergraduate prerequisites, including courses in health assessment, statistics and nursing research


Personal interview may be required

Accreditation:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

NJ Registered Nurse licensure and proficiency in spoken and written English. Personal interview may be required.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999