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Overview
Program Details
The Nursing program offered by Northern Illinois University has 4 specializations:
- Specialization as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Specialization as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Specialization as an Family Nurse Practitioner
- Specialization in Nursing Education
A minimum of five semesters is required for completion of the M.S. in nursing program. Study in the M.S. program may be full or part time. Graduates are prepared for the nurse educator role or for an advanced practice role as either a nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist in a population-focused area. Students in the advanced practice specializations are qualified to take national examinations for certification as a family nurse practitioner, an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, or an adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist by completing the program for the specialization to which admitted.
All clinical requirements must be maintained as outlined in the Graduate Nursing Student Handbook.
The graduate faculty may determine that a student not continue in the master’s program in nursing for failure to maintain professional standards.
Graduate students finalize their plan of study in consultation with an assigned adviser. A maximum of 6 semester hours of credit may be transferred from another college or university.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- X-Ray Interpretation
- Suturing
- Billing and Coding Processes
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing View 802 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
- Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
- If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Test scores (if required).
- Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Additional materials required by your program.
Tuition Fee
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International
17460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
10080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 18 months. -
In-State
10080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 18 months.
Living costs for DeKalb
1100 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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