Overview

Salem State University offers an MSN with no concentration and an MSN with a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. In addition, the University offers an opportunity for registered nurses to pursue a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Education.

The Nursing MSN program at Salem State University is designed for working professionals with classes that are offered in the evening and in a hybrid and online format.

Students who successfully complete the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner program track are eligible to take the national certification board exams to be licensed to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). And students who complete the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing Education are eligible to sit for the nurse educator exam and become Certified Nurse Educators (CNE).

Their Mission

Salem State University's mission is to provide a high quality, student-centered education that prepares a diverse community of learners to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society, and serve as a resource to advance the region's cultural, social and economic development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

First Year Seminar (NUR)

Nursing in the 21st Century I

Professional Nursing

Health Assessment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$50 non-refundable application fee
Official transcript or transcript evaluation from all colleges or universities from which a degree was conferred.
Three professional references that address your professional and/or academic experience. Please note references from co-workers or friends are not accepted.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last five years if required.
TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
Resume
Active Massachusetts RN license. You will enter your RN license number into the online application.

Additional Requirements

Interview with program faculty may be required.
One year of relevant clinical professional nursing experience is required prior to entering into any of the clinical courses in the three program tracks.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11297 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11297 USD / year

≈ 11297 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9535 USD / year

≈ 9535 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Their Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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