M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. FAQs

Yes. It covers the same curriculum and is taught by the same instructors.

Admission requirements for acceptance will be based on criteria that include:

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an N.L.N.A.C. or C.C.N.E. accredited program
• Statement of professional goals
• Registered professional nurse licensure in U.S. state of practice and in New Jersey if clinical performed in New Jersey
• Professional liability insurance
• Two letters of reference (one professional – must be from a supervisor who currently holds an MSN degree, and one academic)
• TOEFL scores (minimum scores of 22 in reading, 22 in listening, 26 in speaking, and 24 in writing) and WES reports for all nurses educated outside of the United States and/or educated in a language other than English

Acute Care:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above
• Minimum of 2 years of professional patient care experience within the past 5 years at time of applying to the program.

Primary Care:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Minimum of 1 year of professional patient care experience within the past 5 years at time of applying to the program.

The following areas of undergraduate study must be completed prior to the first graduate course in nursing and are not credited toward the graduate degree: Statistics, Nursing Research (if undergraduate program was completed prior to 1982) and an Undergraduate Physical Assessment course. Nurse practitioner students must complete a basic physical assessment refresher course no more than three years prior to enrolling in Practicum I.

Most students complete the M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. in 3-4 years.

The M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. includes three immersion experiences. These immersions allow students to benefit from hands-on interaction with the faculty, gaining experience that cannot be attained in the online environment.

• Immersion 1 – Orientation. (This immersion is required, but can be completed either onsite or virtually through the online classroom.)
• Immersion 2 – Practicum. Occurring two years into program, with an Acute Care or Primary Care Focus.
• Immersion 3 – Final Practicum.

The 48-credit M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. program costs $1,500 per credit hour for a total of $72,000.

Yes. The M.S.N-A.G.N.P. program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

In the M.S.N., A.G.N.P. program, all students will:

• Communicate in a scholarly manner by critically analyzing the writing of others and producing your own medical research papers.
• Think critically and creatively in solving problems and making decisions.
• Design and provide care based on “best evidence.”
• Act as a servant leader in a global society.

As a graduate of the Primary Care track, you will:

• Manage the health and illness of patients based upon analysis of findings from health histories, physical examination, developmental and behavioral assessments.
• Formulate the complex clinical judgments needed to initiate, manage, and evaluate culturally competent primary health care regimens for adults and the aged.
• Communicate diagnoses and therapeutic plans in a succinct and concise manner with supporting rationale.
• Collaborate with other health professionals in designing, implementing and evaluating the primary health care of individuals.
• Provide advanced nursing care to clients incorporating cultural, pathophysiologic and pharmacotherapeutic principles.
• Collaborate with the client/family and health care team to create mutually acceptable therapeutic outcomes.
• Be prepared to sit for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification exams through ANCC and AANPCB.

As a graduate of the Acute Care track, you will:

• Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate clinical judgments needed to initiate, manage and evaluate culturally competent health care regimens for adults and the aged in the acute care setting.
• Develop culturally competent assessment and management plans for selected acute care problems of adults and the aged.
• Provide advanced nursing care to clients incorporating cultural, pathophysiologic, and pharmacotherapeutic principles related to the acute care setting.
• Integrate theoretical and research evidence into clinical practice and discussions with colleagues in the acute care setting.
• Collaborate with the client/family and health care team to create mutually acceptable therapeutic outcomes.
• Be prepared to take the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification exams through ANCC and AANPCP, as well as the certification exam through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Students are prepared to take the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Primary Care certification exams through ANCC and AANPCP. Students in the Acute Care program may also take the certification exam through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Seton Hall University’s M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. stands apart in that:

• This is high-quality, CCNE-accredited program that has led to a 98% AANPCP exam pass rates for graduates over the past five years.
• The immersive education component offers hands-on instruction with faculty who provide close mentoring and career support.
• A values-based curriculum instills a commitment to lifelong learning, service and leadership for the greater good of patients.
• You gain career resources and connections you need to fill the industry’s current nurse practitioner shortage.

Not for the online course work. You will have specific assignment deadlines and test dates, but you can complete your online coursework at times that are convenient for you. Immersion experiences have a separate schedule.

You can start your application online or visit the Admissions page for a list of the materials you will need to submit for application.