Graduate Programs
Graduate Program Overview
Temple University College of Health Professions and Social Work Department of Nursing currently offers both a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.
Master of Science in Nursing Program
The MSN Program has two concentrations: the Nurse Educator and the Clinical Nurse Leader.
• Nurse Educator Concentration
The Nurse Educator Concentration prepares graduates to teach nursing across diverse settings. This is a 39-credit concentration.
• Clinical Nurse Leader Concentration
The Clinical Nurse Leader Concentration prepares graduates to positively impact client health outcomes, particularly in urban environments. This is a 40-credit concentration.
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** Last Semester of APPLICATION to the MSN Program Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator Concentrations is Fall, 2012. No Applications to these MSN Program Concentrations will be accepted for Spring, 2013, and beyond. ** |
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The DNP Program has two concentrations: the Post-BSN and the Post-MSN for advanced practice registered nurses.
• Post-BSN DNP Concentration
The Post-BSN Concentration prepares graduates as primary care providers in one of two emphases. The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Concentration is a 58-credit curriculum that prepares graduates to provide primary care to all adults, including the elderly. The Family-Individual Across Lifespan Concentration is a 62-credit curriculum that prepare graduates to provide primary care to all age groups, from infants to the elderly.
• Post-MSN DNP Concentration for Advanced Practice Nurses
The Post-MSN Concentration is tailored to the needs of certified, advanced practice nurses, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. This 30-credit curriculum provides certified advanced practice registered nurses with the toolkit necessary for engaging in evidence-based, scholarly clinical practice.
Advantages of Graduate Study at Temple
- Small class size allows for individualized attention to students
- Instruction incorporates various e-learning technologies
- Faculty are committed to teaching and evidence-based clinical practice
- Diverse clinical rotations, including experiences in nurse-managed health centers
- Conveniently located in Philadelphia with access to public transportation
- Full and Part time options available
For Further Information Contact: Andrea Darden, Department of Nursing Secretary: 215-707-4687 or andrea.darden@temple.edu