Catholic University of America Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
All specialty Nursing program options at Catholic University of America are designed to enable students to meet the current graduate level educational requirements for the appropriate national certification examinations. Students may follow a full-time or part-time plan of study either on-campus or 100% online.
Nurse Practitioner Program Options
The Conway School of Nursing offers flexible online and in-person on campus programs tailored to working nurses, with students prepared to sit for appropriate certification examinations. For those choosing the on-campus option, classes are held on campus 1 to 2 days per week.
On Campus Specializations
- The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Pediatric-Dual Acute and Primary Care (PNP-Dual Pediatric/Acute Care)
- Pediatric Primary Care (PNP-PC)
- Adult-Gerontological Primary Care (AGNP-PC)
Terminal Objectives
Upon completion of the MSN program, the graduate will have:
- Acquired advanced knowledge from the sciences and the humanities to support evidence-based advanced practice nursing;
- Integrated nursing theory as the foundation for advanced practice nursing;
- Demonstrated expertise in a selected role within a specialized area of advanced practice nursing;
- Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to use and disseminate the findings of nursing research,
- Acquired advanced knowledge and skills to effect optimum delivery of health care services;
- Demonstrated ethical behavior and respect for Judeo-Christian values and;
- Acquired a foundation for doctoral study.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Pathophysiology
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice
- Health Care Policy, Organization & Financing
- Population-Based Health Care Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
46 SCH
46-51
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing Health Administration Health Sciences View 2293 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed program requirements with a grade point average of 3.0.
- Satisfactorily completed a thesis or capstone research project.
- Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
- Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Submit confirmation of financial support
- Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
- Receive your admission packet with visa information
- Secondary School Report
- Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
40250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
40250 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1750 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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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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