Overview
Funding Opportunities
The AfterCollege/AACN Scholarships support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Eight $2,500 scholarships are awarded throughout the year. A limited number of nursing scholarships may be available. A FAFSA form must be completed and on file to be considered for the scholarship. To fill out the FAFSA, please visit their website and use the Chatham school code (003244).
The Nursing program at Chatham University offers faculty expertise and support in an interactive learning environment that encourages reflection and growth in professional practice. Through exposure to evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and experiential learning opportunities, students gain essential skill sets to advance in roles in one of our three tracks: nursing leadership, nursing education, or nursing informatics.
The curriculum consists of 11 (six core and five specialty track) 15-week courses. The Master of Science in Nursing program (along with Chatham's DNP) was ranked in the top 100 of all programs in the U.S. News & World Report "2018 Best Online Programs" edition.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
- Informatics Foundation and Health Care Technology
- Introduction to Organizational Leadership in Nursing
- Health Assessment and Promotion Across the Lifespan
- Professional Role: Communication & Collaboration for Improving Pt. Outcome
- Health Policy & Advocacy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Nursing View 244 other Masters in Nursing 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 (required)
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
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 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated 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. 79 (required)
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 58 (required)
Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete free online application
- 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
- Official academic transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended verifying completion of BSN degree
- Copy of your current résumé
- Copy of current valid RN license
- Admissions Essay
Tuition Fee
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International
798 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 798 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
798 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 798 USD per credit and a duration of 12 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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