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Advance to the frontline of any health care setting as a leader with an eye on patient-centered care and patient and organizational outcomes.
Program Overview
Dec. 1 deadline for spring admission
Aug. 1 deadline for fall admission
42 credits
2-year and
part-time study plans
At Rutgers School of Nursing, our graduates develop the skills and knowledge needed to evolve the health care system, no matter your current role and setting. Our students come from diverse roles, ranging from staff nurse to nurse executive, and from various settings in practice, academia, and industry.
This Master of Science in Nursing program creates excellent bridges to our doctoral programs (PhD and DNP) through:
- The Post-BSN to PhD pathway of our Nursing PhD program
- The Post-Baccalaureate DNP Program with a leadership focus
- The Post-Master’s DNP with a leadership focus
Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for national board certification.
Meet the Specialty Director
Laura A. Mularz, DNP, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, NE-BC, CRRN is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Specialty Director for the Nursing Leadership Specialty Track within the Advanced Practice Division. Dr. Mularz is a transformational leader who focuses on data-driven decision-making and nurse mentoring.