{"id":6425,"date":"2025-09-18T14:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T18:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6425"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:36:24","slug":"nursing-pre-licensure-msn","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/nursing-pre-licensure-msn\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Pre-Licensure MSN"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Nursing Pre-Licensure MSN<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=msn\">MSN<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=masters\">Master's<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031318_nursing-prelicensure-msn-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031318_nursing-prelicensure-msn-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two nursing students in a hospital-like classroom reach into a crib to practice procedures on a baby test dummy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Dreaming about becoming a registered nurse, but earned your bachelor\u2019s degree in another field? Start your journey toward a rewarding career in healthcare with Montclair\u2019s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) \u2013 designed for career changers ready to enter the healthcare field.<\/p>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s accelerated curriculum prepares you to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of settings \u2013 from physicians\u2019 offices and nursing homes to hospital ICUs.<\/p>\n<p>In just seven semesters (less than two years), you\u2019ll be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become a licensed registered nurse (RN) \u2013 no previous healthcare experience required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turn Your Calling into a Career With:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immersive, High-Tech Training:<\/strong> Build clinical skills in Montclair\u2019s <strong>state-of-the-art Simulation Center<\/strong>, where intelligent manikin mimic real medical events \u2013 from childbirth to heart failure to end-of-life care \u2013 allowing you to practice in a safe environment before entering a hospital.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hands-On Experience:<\/strong> Care for real patients in diverse healthcare settings throughout the community. Montclair\u2019s partnerships with local hospitals, clinics, and care facilities ensure you\u2019ll gain meaningful experience across the lifespan \u2013 from pediatric to geriatric care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Comprehensive Curriculum:<\/strong> Grow into a well-rounded nurse through coursework grounded in science, mathematics and the humanities. Develop the empathy, critical thinking, and communication skills needed to treat the whole person \u2013 not just the condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/register\/grad-inquiry\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Start Date<\/strong><br \/>Summer (annually)<\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=nurs\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Care Coordination and Transition Management<\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/graduate.montclair.edu\/portal\/graduate-events\">Upcoming Admissions Events<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fifth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/ccne-seal.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column four-fifths\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The baccalaureate degree program in nursing\/master\u2019s degree program in nursing at 精品成人福利在线 University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, <a href=\"tel:202-887-6791\">202-887-6791<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Lead the Future of Patient Care<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s direct entry MSN in Care Coordination and Transition Management prepares you to lead patient-centered care across complex healthcare systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact open\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Care Coordination and Transition Management<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>In this concentration, you\u2019ll learn how to advocate for patients across every stage of care \u2014 ensuring their needs, preferences, and goals are clearly communicated and respected by healthcare providers and caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be trained to lead care planning, improve communication across healthcare teams, and support smoother transitions between settings (like hospital to home or rehab to long-term care). The result? Safer, more effective, and personalized patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/nursing-care-coord-transition-mgmt-concentration-msn\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Built for the Real World<\/h2>\n<p>Brian wanted a nursing education that showed him the full picture. At Montclair, he gained hands-on experience across specialties \u2014 and now works in both the ER and on the sidelines at NFL games.<\/p>\n<div class='program-testimonial no-image'><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;You aren\u2019t siloed into one specialty. You\u2019re able to see how different teams work, how different patients present, and how healthcare systems function from every angle.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Brian Cadavid &#8217;24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: Nursing Pre-Licensure MSN<br \/>\nCareer: Emergency Room Nurse, St. Joseph\u2019s Health &amp; MetLife Stadium Medical Team<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Cost &amp; Financial Aid<\/h2>\n<p>As a public institution, Montclair offers one of the most affordable nursing programs in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>The School of Nursing proudly partners with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, Atlantic Health System, and St. Joseph\u2019s University Medical Center to provide a <strong>20% tuition discount<\/strong> for eligible employees enrolled in the Pre-licensure MSN program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Equivalent of a U.S. bachelor\u2019s degree, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies.<\/li>\n<li>Deposit Required:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/commit\/\">An enrollment deposit<\/a>\u00a0is required upon admission and will be applied to your first semester\u2019s tuition.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/how-to-apply\/international-applicants\/\">International Applicants page<\/a> to review the US degree equivalency information.<\/li>\n<li>*F1\/J1 visa seeking students are not eligible for this program.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Required Prerequisite Coursework:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anatomy and Physiology I &amp; II (8 credits with lab)<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology (4 credits with lab)<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry (3 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Statistics (3 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Human Growth &amp; Development (3 credits)<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition (3 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite science courses must be completed within five (5) years of your anticipated admission date.<br \/>\nBefore beginning your clinical courses, you\u2019ll need to pass a <strong>criminal background check and urine toxicology screening<\/strong>, completed by an external agency. Results are sent confidentially to the School of Nursing. Fees apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Checklist<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Application Deadline: All materials must be submitted by January 15, 2027 for Summer 2027 admission.<\/li>\n<li>Transcript: One (1) from each college attended.<\/li>\n<li>Essays\/Personal Statement: One (1) one-page personal statement is required and should explain your reason for applying to the program, learning goals and relevant professional experience.<\/li>\n<li>Letters of Recommendation: Two (2).<\/li>\n<li>Resume: Required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>For questions about this program or information about how to enroll, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/graduate\/\">Office of Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:graduate@montclair.edu\">graduate@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-5147\">973-655-5147<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>The Graduate School, 4th Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=zweighafte\">Program Director: Dr. Elizabeth Zweighaft<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program director can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:zweighafte@montclair.edu\">zweighafte@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-3718\">973-655-3718<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014精品成人福利在线 University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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