Program Overview
Take your nursing career to the next level and get the skills to be a leader in your field with a Master of Science in Nursing. Our flexible online/hybrid program for registered nurses offers a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. This program will empower you to advance the profession and improve quality of patient care by taking on more responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Read More The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner) program at NEIT allows the Registered Nurse with an earned bachelor’s degree (BS) and an active, unencumbered license to continue their education and earn an MSN. The master’s-prepared nurse advances the profession of nursing, improves the quality of patient care, and contributes to the community’s well-being. Reasons for pursuing the MSN degree vary. Students who decide to pursue an MSN may be ready to assume a more professional responsibility as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). Family Nurse Practitioners serve as the primary health care providers in many settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver nursing care throughout the lifespan, including diverse and under-served areas. This program will prepare students with the academic knowledge and clinical skills to be a leader in health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses across the health continuum. Upon completion of this program, graduates from the FNP program are eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam given by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Key Points: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program track *This program includes a rigorous curriculum integrating the 3 Ps – Advanced Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology, as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing programs (AACN, 2011). ACCREDITATION STATUS Effective May 3, 2019, the master’s nursing program at New England Institute of Technology located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on May 2021. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program at: https://www.acenursing.org/candidacy/ Note: Upon granting initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the ACEN Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation. Statement Regarding LicensureFull Description
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In accordance with the 2019 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, New England Institute of Technology hereby discloses only that the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure as RNs and APRNs in the State of Rhode Island. The applicable licensing board in Rhode Island may impose additional requirements on candidates prior to granting a license, we encourage you to investigate those requirements. NEIT has not determined whether the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure in any other states or territories and we encourage you to investigate the requirements in your state or territory prior to accepting an offer of admission at NEIT.
FAQ
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What can you do with a master’s degree in nursing/MSN degree?
Individuals with a Master of Science in Nursing degree may work as nursing consultants, research nurses, nurse educators, advanced practice nurses, clinical nurse specialists, and other leadership positions across the medical field.
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What is the value of a master’s degree in nursing (MSN degree)?
Post-graduate education in nursing, such as a Master of Science in Nursing degree, will help individuals sharpen their critical thinking and decision-making skills. It also helps prepare individuals for leadership and advanced practice clinical roles.
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What are the different levels of nurses?
The different levels of nursing are as follows: nursing assistant (CNA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
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What is the highest degree in nursing?
The highest degrees in nursing are the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D. in Nursing). These professionals may work in administration or direct patient care. They may also be put in a position to implement health policy at the state or national level.