Virginia Commonwealth University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science

Program Description:

The School of Nursing offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree. Concentrations combining major study in advanced practice nursing are: Adult Health - Acute Care NP or CNS, Adult Health - Primary Care NP, Pediatric NP, Clinical Nurse Leader, Psychiatric Mental Health, Family NP, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration & Leadership, and Women's Health NP. The School of Nursing offers points of entry for RNs and non-nursing college graduates. The graduate program in nursing prepares nurses for advanced practice in an area of specialization utilizing their own conceptual framework, constructed through advanced study. The program also prepares nurses for advanced practice in an increasingly technological society, develops leadership skills in an advanced practice area, and provides a foundation for further research and scholarly study.

Accreditation:

National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above