Monmouth University - West Long Branch
- 400 Cedar Avenue
- West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Monmouth University
At Monmouth University, students benefit from quality academic programs, small classes, professors who meet the highest standards for teaching and academic excellence, a magnificent campus, and state-of-the-art facilities. Plus, Monmouth is just the right size to provide the variety and choice of a comprehensive university combined with the individual attention typical of a small liberal arts school. Monmouth's convenient location, in the heart of a high-tech business region, provides cooperative and post-graduate employment opportunities for many Monmouth students.
Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies
Within the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, students can pursue a number of academic programs, including an RN to BSN, RN to MSN, or MSN Direct, as well as a variety of graduate and post-master's certificate programs.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Accreditation is an indication of public approbation, attesting to the quality of the educational program and the continuing commitment of the sponsoring institution to support the program.
Certificate - Forensic Nursing (Online)
A post-baccalaureate certificate program is available for the study of Forensic Nursing, an emerging field where health care providers work with law enforcement officials to apply nursing science to public and legal proceedings. These nurses provide direct services to individuals and consultation to health care and law-related agencies. This program is part of Monmouth University's effort to contribute to the health care profession in Monmouth County and surrounding areas.
Certificate - School Nurse
The post-baccalaureate certificate in School Nursing is intended for registered nurses interested in completing the requirements for the New Jersey School Nurse Certificate. The program includes 11 foundation credits that are usually included as part of a BSN program. Students with a baccalaureate degree in nursing will generally receive transfer credits for the foundation courses. The School Nursing concentration consists of an additional 23 credits. This includes the two required practica (one of which is a student-teaching experience), each involving one day per week in college determined field placements.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a post-master's degree program in which Monmouth University students gain the skills necessary to influence and improve health care infrastructure and outcomes through the delivery of quality care. By making use of advanced clinical skills and research, in tandem with the Monmouth University's dedication to personalized education, the curriculum focuses on evidence-based practice, organizational and systems leadership, information technology, inter-professional collaboration, and emerging practice challenges. The role of the DNP professional is to implement translational research and science into practice.
Throughout the program, nurses will gain the knowledge and skills needed to influence access to health care, to promote safety standards, and to advocate on a local, regional, and national level for policy that improves delivery systems. The DNP program requires students to complete a capstone project.
Program features:
- 36-credit program that prepares nurse practitioners and nurse administrators for the increasingly complex world of health care
- Clinical focus on direct care and health care leadership
- Practicum experience and capstone project synthesize and integrate learning
- Part-time program offered online, with three on-campus days required twice a semester
- Complete the program in six semesters (two years)
- Distinguished faculty and individualized mentoring for capstone project
Forensic Nursing
A post-baccalaureate certificate program is available for the study of Forensic Nursing, an emerging field where health care providers work with law enforcement officials to apply nursing science to public and legal proceedings. These nurses provide direct services to individuals and consultation to health care and law-related agencies. This program is part of Monmouth University's effort to contribute to the health care profession in Monmouth County and surrounding areas.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
Specializations are offered in:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Advanced Practice Nursing
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration
- School Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Forensic Nursing
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
MS in Nursing - Advanced Practice - Adult
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
MS in Nursing - Advanced Practice - Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
MS in Nursing - Advanced Practice - Family
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
MS in Nursing - Nursing Education
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
MS in Nursing - Nursing Administration
The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the needs of clients for advanced nursing practice. In addition, it serves the needs of nurses seeking advanced educational preparation.
The philosophy of the MSN program at Monmouth University prepares nurses for the advanced nursing roles of educator, administrator and practitioner. Our nursing faculty members believe that education at the master's degree level is essential to provide the student with a broad knowledge base with a concentration in a selected area of specialization; develop justifiable confidence and proficiency necessary for advanced nursing; and realize full potential through development of autonomy, leadership and professionalism.
The MSN program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing roles by providing professional learning and activity to help students develop expertise in a defined body of knowledge arrived at through the study of research and practice in selected areas. It places the graduate student in relevant settings based on the nursing role they have chosen to pursue; has faculty members who are experienced nurse practitioners, educators and administrators; and provides individual attention for all students.
Post-Master's Certificate - Advanced Practice - Adult
Monmouth's post-master's certificate is designed for nurses who have already completed a master's degree in nursing. The nursing practitioner certificate programs place advanced practice nurses in primary care or other relevant settings to work with persons in their environment through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or referral to another practitioner when necessary. The Nursing Administration certificate program prepares nurses to function in management and executive positions. The nursing education track prepares the nurse to engage in staff development or nursing education programs.
Post-Master's Certificate - Advanced Practice - Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health
Monmouth's post-master's certificate is designed for nurses who have already completed a master's degree in nursing. The nursing practitioner certificate programs place advanced practice nurses in primary care or other relevant settings to work with persons in their environment through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or referral to another practitioner when necessary. The Nursing Administration certificate program prepares nurses to function in management and executive positions. The nursing education track prepares the nurse to engage in staff development or nursing education programs.
Post-Master's Certificate - Advanced Practice - Family
Monmouth's post-master's certificate is designed for nurses who have already completed a master's degree in nursing. The nursing practitioner certificate programs place advanced practice nurses in primary care or other relevant settings to work with persons in their environment through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or referral to another practitioner when necessary. The Nursing Administration certificate program prepares nurses to function in management and executive positions. The nursing education track prepares the nurse to engage in staff development or nursing education programs.
Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Administration
Monmouth's post-master's certificate is designed for nurses who have already completed a master's degree in nursing. The nursing practitioner certificate programs place advanced practice nurses in primary care or other relevant settings to work with persons in their environment through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or referral to another practitioner when necessary. The Nursing Administration certificate program prepares nurses to function in management and executive positions. The nursing education track prepares the nurse to engage in staff development or nursing education programs.
Post-Master's Certificate - Nursing Education
Monmouth's post-master's certificate is designed for nurses who have already completed a master's degree in nursing. The nursing practitioner certificate programs place advanced practice nurses in primary care or other relevant settings to work with persons in their environment through independent nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or referral to another practitioner when necessary. The Nursing Administration certificate program prepares nurses to function in management and executive positions. The nursing education track prepares the nurse to engage in staff development or nursing education programs.
RN-to-BSN
The mission of the BSN program at Monmouth University is to prepare a registered nurse for professional practice through integration of a general liberal education with professional learning and activity. The professional component of this education is designed to prepare a professional nurse who promotes, restores, and maintains health for individuals, families, groups, and the community.
The program is designed for graduate nurses from associate degree programs and/or diploma schools of nursing.
Because this program is designed for the working RN, whenever possible classes are scheduled to meet in a three-hour block of time, one day per week. When more than one section of a course is offered, both day and evening sections are scheduled. Students may attend on either a part- or full-time basis.
RN-to-MSN Direct
The RN to MSN Direct program is designed to allow nurses to more quickly attain a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Registered nurses who presently hold an associate degree or diploma in nursing will be able to earn an MSN degree without earning a baccalaureate degree.
Students without a baccalaureate degree will be accepted as conditional graduate students in the RN to MSN Direct Program. Students will need to complete a total of 150 credits. Graduate tuition and fees apply.
Students may be able to complete the program in as few as three years.
School Nursing
The post-baccalaureate certificate in School Nursing is intended for registered nurses interested in completing the requirements for the New Jersey School Nurse Certificate. The program includes 11 foundation credits that are usually included as part of a BSN program. Students with a baccalaureate degree in nursing will generally receive transfer credits for the foundation courses. The School Nursing concentration consists of an additional 23 credits. This includes the two required practica (one of which is a student-teaching experience), each involving one day per week in college determined field placements.
