Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University
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    Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University

    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Kent
    University Rank:#1001
    Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University

    The Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Kent , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 25, 2027.

    About Nursing - M.S.N.

    The Master of Science in Nursing degree meets the educational eligibility requirements for national certification in the respective area of study. The degree program can be completed in four to five semesters (two full academic years) for full-time students. Part-time students typically take three to four years to complete the program. Completion of a thesis is optional.

    The Nursing major comprises the following concentrations:

    • The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration provides a knowledge base for advanced nursing care to adults with complex, acute and chronic illnesses. Clinical practica occur in a variety of hospital settings such as specialty clinics, emergency departments and acute, sub-acute and intensive/critical care areas.
    • The Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration fosters acquisition of the needed competencies to care for patients spanning the entire adult to older-adult spectrum. Class and clinical experiences focus on providing advanced nursing care across the health continuum, from wellness to acute care. Students develop competencies in direct care, consultation, systems leadership, collaboration, coaching, research, ethical decision-making, moral agency and advocacy.
    • The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner concentration allows students to develop advanced practice nursing competencies in health promotion, risk detection, illness prevention and management of acute and chronic illnesses in adults and older adults. Clinical experiences involve direct care in collaboration with other health professionals to maximize the effectiveness of community and health care system services. Clinical practica include primary care offices, such as internal medicine and family practice clinics, managed care offices, emergency departments, free clinics and long-term care and occupational health settings.
    • The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration allows students to acquire advanced practice nursing competencies to provide continuity of health care to persons across the life span, as well as to maximize the effectiveness of community and health care system services through collaboration with other health professionals. Clinical experiences are offered in a variety of ambulatory care settings and specialty clinics in primary care offices, including family practice, internal medicine, managed care offices, emergency departments, long-term care facilities and academic and occupational health settings.
    • The Nurse Educator concentration gives students the advanced nursing knowledge in curriculum development, instruction and evaluation for traditional and online learning in academic and staff development settings and the development of in-depth knowledge and expertise in an area of clinical specialty. Emphasis is placed on application of educational theories and principles in curriculum development and evaluation and acquisition of skills in role development as a nurse educator. Students engage in individualized practicum experiences with master educators to gain experience in their desired field of nursing education.
    • The Nursing Administration and Health Systems Leadership concentration integrates management, leadership and nursing knowledge for students to develop skills and competencies in administration, systems leadership and advanced nursing.
    • The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner concentration focuses on health promotion, illness prevention, risk identification and acute and chronic care of infants, children and adolescents. Practicum experiences take place in outpatient primary care and specialty settings; the experiences offer the opportunity for students to provide individualized and culturally competent advanced practice nursing care to children within the context of their families.
    • The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration builds on core advanced practice nursing knowledge. The program focuses on knowledge and skill development in mental health assessment and diagnostic reasoning, prescribing and medication management and advanced therapeutic modalities such as individual, group and family psychotherapy.
    • The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner concentration prepares students to provide the highest level of primary nursing care for women involving health promotion and disease prevention. Students gain competency in advanced nursing management of common acute and chronic conditions. Students practice in direct care and in collaboration with other health care professionals. Practicum experiences foster development of clinical judgment and primary care skills through faculty mentorship and clinical preceptors in a variety of ambulatory care settings and specialty clinics.

    Accreditation

    The Master of Science in Nursing degree at Kent State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Acquire educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.
    2. Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.
    3. Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.

    Professional Licensure Disclosure

    This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University

    Entry Requirements

    • Bachelor's and/or graduate degree from an accredited registered nursing program1 for unconditional admission
    • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate/graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale2 for unconditional admission
    • Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a minimum C grade.
    • Active, unrestricted registered nurse license in the state in which clinical coursework will be completed.
    • Résumé or curriculum vitae.
    • Essay (2-3 pages) describing reasons for seeking the master's degree in the identified specialty and professional goals.
    • Three letters of reference from a health care professional or academic faculty who can speak to the applicant's professional and academic abilities.
    • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
      • Minimum 560 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
      • Minimum 83 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
      • Minimum 78 MELAB score
      • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
      • Minimum 55 PTE score
      • Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

    Admission to the M.S.N. degree is a selective process. In the selection process for applicants, program faculty will consider years of registered nurse experience, professional experience relevant to the specific M.S.N. concentration and evidence of scholarship and involvement in the nursing profession as indicated on the applicant's résumé, along with GPA. Students selected for admission to the nursing program must meet the College of Nursing's Clinical Compliance Policy. For more information about graduate admission, please visit the Graduate Studies website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education's admission website.

    1

    Applicants with an RN license and a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field will be considered based on faculty review of a portfolio submitted with the application.

    2

    Applicants with a lower GPA may be considered for conditional admission according to the University's Graduate Student Admission Policy.

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to:

    1. Acquire educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.
    2. Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.
    3. Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.

    Professional Licensure Disclosure

    This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Submitting your English test score

    When applying as an undergraduate or graduate student to Kent State, there are a variety of ways to submit your score depending on which type of test you took.

    • Students should request that ETS send official TOEFL scores directly to Kent (institution code: 1367).
    • An IELTS or PTE report needs to be uploaded as a scanned PDF into our online application system..

    All English scores will be verified for authenticity. Students with fraudulent documents will result in denial of admission or immediate dismissal.

    Proficiency Waivers

    Depending on your educational background, you may be eligible for an English language proficiency waiver, meaning you do not need to take a language exam. See our country list and related requirements.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University

    1 Based on one academic year, two semesters for a full-time international student. Program and special course fees are additional.

    2 Based on a standard double room and basic board plan. Other room types and board plans at different prices are available.

    3 Based on the Student Health Insurance premium for one year. The United States does not have universal health care. For this reason, the university requires all international students to purchase the sponsored student health insurance plan. Under certain criteria, a student may request a waiver of this charge.  Total is based on an estimated cost of the required books/supplies for each term and is subject to change each fall.

    All international students are required to pay the $20 per semester International Student Activity Fee.  The fee is assessed each semester to support the delivery of the various programs ISSS provides to its students.

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply for Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University

    Follow the steps below to become part of the Kent State community. If you have any questions, please reach out to us any time.

    Submit an Online Application and Fee
    Prepare Application Documents to Upload as You Apply
    • Passport biographical page.
    • English Language Proficiency official results report for IELTS, PTE or MELAB. TOEFL score should be submitted officially through ETS (Institution Code 1367).
    • College transcript/detailed marksheets (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • College Graduation Certificate/Diploma if already issued (Certified English translation and original language). 
    • GRE/GMAT or other standardized tests if required (submit official test report through test center).
    • Graduate assistantship application (if applicable).
      • Assistantship application.
      • Graduate assistantship applicants may need to meet earlier deadlines. Please check with department for deadlines. 
    • Additional documents if required. *Review requirements from individual department or school.
    • Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational expenses.*
    • Kent State University Financial Information Worksheet.*
      • *Financial documents are only required after acceptance. 
    Upload All Required Documents to the Online Application System

    For faster processing, all the documents should be uploaded in the online application system to complete the application.

    Check Your Application Status
    Apply for Immigration Documents (I-20)
    Transfer Your SEVIS record (If Applicable)

    If you are an F-1 student transferring from a school in the United States, please review the Transfer In Guide regarding your SEVIS record transfer. F-1 students must transfer their SEVIS record in order to maintain their F-1 status.

    Provide Final and Official Documents After Arrival

    For admissions purposes, we accept scanned documents of international credentials and scanned copies of official U.S. transcripts. When an applicant is admitted, his/her final and official transcripts and diploma should be brought to the International Admissions Office for verification. This should be done within the first semester (or the first module for ESL students). Otherwise, the student's account will be put on HOLD.

    Nursing - M.S.N. at Kent State University
    Kent State University
    Kent State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Kent

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