Nursing - Clinical Management

Degree Offered

• M.S. in Nursing
• Option: Clinical Management with a Transcultural Focus

Campus Options

• Main Campus (Union, NJ)
• Kean Ocean Campus (Toms River, NJ)

Application Deadline

Fall:         June 1
Spring:    December 1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Department of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing Degree in Clinical Management with an emphasis in transcultural nursing concepts. Students entering the program pursue part-time or full-time study (3-9 credits per semester). The program can be completed in four academic semesters and one summer session. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for certification in Nursing Administration and Transcultural Nursing.

The objective of the program is to prepare nurses with expertise in clinical management emphasizing system planning and protocols of care development which are responsive to culturally diverse health team and patient populations. It is this unique combination of transcultural nursing care and managerial skill, which prepares graduates of this program with the com­petence necessary to take a leadership role in the clinical arena.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)
• RN’s with bachelor degrees in other fields may be considered for admission with additional coursework based on portfolio assessment
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Proof of valid RN license (applicants should obtain proof here: http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
• Two letters of recommendation attesting to professional and academic competence
• Professional Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• Departmental interview may be required
• TOEFL (for applicants whose native language is not English)

Prerequisite coursework

• Minimum grade of "B" in the following prerequisite courses: statistics, nursing research, and nursing theory

Program Requirements

• 36 credits
• Planned sequence of coursework each semester
• 5 hours weekly clinical time associated with the two 2 credit clinical courses
• 12.5 hours weekly clinical time associated with the final 5 credit clinical course

 

 

 

 

GUIDED ELECTIVES- 6 CREDITS Courses selected with approval of Program Coordinator

TOTAL OF 36 CREDITS TO COMPLETE PROGRAM

PROGRAM CONTACT

DR. VIRGINA FITZSIMONS
Kean Ocean Library, Room 10
T. 609-361-8852
vfitzsim@kean.edu 

Updated 7/12/12