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Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator

California State University Fresno
Tuition USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Deadline 2031-05-18
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator at California State University Fresno is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: California, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nursing - Primary Care or Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Educator programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Beginning Topics in Nursing
  2. Basic Concepts and Care of Elderly Clients
  3. Basic Skills in Nursing
  4. Practicum: Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Care
  5. Cooperative Education in Nursing
  6. Transitional Concepts in Nursing Care
  7. Advanced Skills in Nursing
  8. Practicum: Basic Concepts in Nursing
  9. Integrated Health Assessment
  10. Pathophysiology for Nurses
  11. Problem Based Case Studies for Nursing
  12. Fundamental Skills and Assessments of Nursing Care
  13. Psychosocial Nursing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

There are two pathways into the M.S.N. program for individuals with different educational backgrounds: the B.S.N. graduate and the R.N. with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree.

Admission Criteria for B.S.N. Graduates

  • Admission to California State University, Fresno, Division of Graduate Studies
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLN/CCNE accredited program
  • Registered nurse license in California (may be waived for nurses licensed in another country)
  • Overall GPA of 2.5 with 3.0 in nursing
  • Malpractice insurance
  • An introductory course in statistics
  • An introductory course in research
  • A physical assessment course that includes theory and practice; or validation of knowledge and skills for graduates of programs with integrated content
  • Current CPR certification
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 372 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Fresno directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About California State University Fresno

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    California State University Fresno

    United States

    California State University, Fresno is a public university in Fresno, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of...

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2031-05-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-16
    • Language English