Kingston,
RI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner in Providence United States | University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
|
Providence United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The University of Rhode Island's College of Nursing provides a Master of Science program specializing in family nurse practitioner studies. This program aims to train family nurse practitioners who can deliver primary healthcare services to patients and families across diverse clinical environments. Graduates from both the master's degree track and post-master's certificate pathway qualify to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examination administered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Credentialing Board (AANPCB).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission decisions will be based on a comprehensive review of applicant qualifications The following criteria will be used as guidelines for admission decisions
Completed application with all materials
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or the National League for Nursing
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required GPA 3.3 preferred
Eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island
Goals statement that reflects graduate level writing ability and clear goals for pursuing advanced study in nursing that align with the specialty applied to
Clinical nursing experience preferred prior to enrollment
A basic statistics course
Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions PLEASE NOTE If you attended URI as an undergraduate or graduate you will still need to upload your transcripts Unofficial copies can be uploaded into the online application and upon admission official copies will be required prior to course registration If any courses were transferred as credit toward your baccalaureate degree please upload those transcripts as well
Three letters of recommendation academic and professional attesting to the applicants ability for graduate study one of which must be from a mastersprepared nurse
Curriculum vita or resume
1 to 2page goal statement that includes your reasons for pursuing advanced study in nursing and planned progression through the program ie parttime or fulltime study
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Completed application with all materials
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing or the National League for Nursing
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required GPA 3.3 preferred
Eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island
Goals statement that reflects graduate level writing ability and clear goals for pursuing advanced study in nursing that align with the specialty applied to
Clinical nursing experience preferred prior to enrollment
A basic statistics course
Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions PLEASE NOTE If you attended URI as an undergraduate or graduate you will still need to upload your transcripts Unofficial copies can be uploaded into the online application and upon admission official copies will be required prior to course registration If any courses were transferred as credit toward your baccalaureate degree please upload those transcripts as well
Three letters of recommendation academic and professional attesting to the applicants ability for graduate study one of which must be from a mastersprepared nurse
Curriculum vita or resume
1 to 2page goal statement that includes your reasons for pursuing advanced study in nursing and planned progression through the program ie parttime or fulltime study
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.
Tuition
USD
30,652