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Overview
Why earn your MSN in Forensic Nursing online?
Earning a degree in the Forensic Nursing program of Duquesne University allows you to continue working in your current position and advance your career with a focus in forensics. Your new skills and knowledge can prepare you for greater earning potential and nursing leadership roles.
The smart choice — a 100% online MSN in Forensic Nursing degree.
- Prepare to become a certified SANE nurse. Your certificate provides a prep course that includes the 40-hour SANE-A training necessary to sit for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification exam.
- Flexible online program. Complete coursework and clinical requirements anywhere on your own timetable.
- Learn from experts in the field. Our faculty and preceptors are expanding areas of forensic nursing practice.
- Graduate from a top-ranked institution. Study at a School of Nursing ranked #45 for Best Online Graduate Nursing School Programs by U.S. News & World Report in 2020.
- Build your network. Connect on campus with faculty and classmates from across the country during your three-day residency.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- Historical and Contemporary Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice and Policy Development
- Healthcare Ethics in Practice and Policy
- Clinical Prevention and Population-Based Health Promotion
- Physical Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Nursing View 47 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have at least 1 year of full-time work experience as an RN (prior to registration in clinical or specialty courses)
- Hold a current, unencumbered RN license
- Complete an undergraduate-level statistics course with a “C” or higher
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Professional goal statement
- Two electronically submitted references
- Official transcript(s)
Work experience
- Have at least 1 year of full-time work experience as an RN (prior to registration in clinical or specialty courses)
Tuition Fee
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International
1509 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1509 USD per credit and a duration of 30 months. -
National
1509 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1509 USD per credit and a duration of 30 months.
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.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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