University Park,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing in University Park United States | Governors State University
Governors State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,086
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
In a rapidly changing field such as nursing, particularly within a country navigating intricate healthcare system changes, obtaining higher education has become increasingly crucial for nursing professionals. Governors State University's Master of Science in Nursing provides exceptional post-baccalaureate pathways designed to equip you for advanced practice nursing or leadership positions. Our nursing curriculum emphasizes delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care, fostering therapeutic environments, and developing supportive healthcare communities. The GovState nursing faculty comprises experienced Advanced Practice Nurses, nursing administrators, veteran instructors, and PhD-level researchers who deliver top-tier education.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) accommodates working nurses with its adaptable hybrid course structure. Select from four specialized tracks to align your studies with career aspirations: Nursing Executive and Innovative Leadership, Adult/Gerontological Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, or the post-master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. Both the MSN and BSN programs within the College of Health and Human Services hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to meeting university admissions criteria, applicants must:
have a baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited nursing program in a regionally-accredited college or university,
have completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Nursing Research, Statistics, and Health Assessment,
have a current and valid license as a registered professional nurse in the state of residence,
have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (3.0 for Family Nurse Practitioner) or higher in all undergraduate courses and a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a grade of B or better in all upper-division nursing courses. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements or who have graduated from non-graded baccalaureate programs will be conditionally admitted. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for the first nine hours of work completed. If a 3.0 GPA is not maintained, the student must petition the Nursing program for continued enrollment. Please address your formal request to continue enrollment to Dr. Nancy MacMullen, Chair, Department of Nursing, Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
have a baccalaureate degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited nursing program in a regionally-accredited college or university,
have completed the following undergraduate courses or their equivalent: Nursing Research, Statistics, and Health Assessment,
have a current and valid license as a registered professional nurse in the state of residence,
have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (3.0 for Family Nurse Practitioner) or higher in all undergraduate courses and a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a grade of B or better in all upper-division nursing courses. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirements or who have graduated from non-graded baccalaureate programs will be conditionally admitted. A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained for the first nine hours of work completed. If a 3.0 GPA is not maintained, the student must petition the Nursing program for continued enrollment. Please address your formal request to continue enrollment to Dr. Nancy MacMullen, Chair, Department of Nursing, Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60484.
For the IELTS, applicants must meet the minimum acceptable score of 6.0 academic version.
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - overall score 80 with minimum (Reading - 20, Writing - 20 , Listening - 20, Speaking - 20)
TOEFL -PBT - overall score 550 with minimum scores (Reading - 54, Writing - 58 , Listening - 55)
Tuition
USD
16,086