A history of empowering adults.

Creating new opportunities in nursing.

The online RN-BSN/MSN/DNP degree programs at Thomas Edison State University are designed for registered nurses (RNs) who want an alternative to campus-based instruction. Four options are offered:

> BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

> BSN/MSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing)

> MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)

> DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

Tuition and Fees**Application fee* $50

Tuition (Per Credit Attempted)

BSN New Jersey Residents $450

BSN Out of State $550

MSN $668

DNP $798

No hidden fees

*The application fee is nonrefundable and is subject to change. The application fee is waived for Thomas Edison State University alumni and partner institutions.

**Discounted partner rates available.

Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the University. To view the most current tuition rates, visit www.tesu.edu/nursing.

Adeluisa De Guzman, MSN ’15

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR NURSING CAREER

ONLINE RN-BSN/MSN/DNP

DEGREE PROGRAMS

W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING

BSN • BSN/MSN • MSN • DNP GRADUATE NURSING CERTIF ICATE PROGRAMS

301 W. State St. • Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 633-6460 • nursing@tesu.edu

www.tesu.edu/nursing

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Note from the interim deanWe at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing are thrilled that you have decided to continue your nursing education. The nursing programs at Thomas Edison State University are designed to assist you with seamless progression along your educational journey. As leaders in nursing education, we believe you can be a leader too. Contact us for more information on any of our programs.

Ana Maria Catanzaro, PhD, RN Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing

Established in 1972, Thomas Edison State University pioneered the use of technology to develop flexible, high-quality educational programs for self-directed adults. The New York Times called Thomas Edison State University “the college that paved the way for flexibility.” One of New Jersey’s senior public institutions of higher education and one of the oldest institutions in the country designed specifically for adults, the University leads the nation in the assessment of adult learning. Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.

MSN Degree Program Requirements.

The MSN degree prepares graduates for advanced leadership positions in nursing. The three areas of nursing specialty are:

> Nurse Educator> Nursing Informatics> Nursing Administration

A certificate in the selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree. Visit www.tesu.edu/nursing/msn.cfm.

Graduate Nursing Certificate Programs.The graduate nursing certificate programs are designed for experienced RNs with a master’s in nursing who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to practice in another area of nursing specialty. The specialties offered are the same as those in the MSN program.Visit www.tesu.edu/nursing/grad-certificates.cfm.

DNP in Systems- Level Leadership.The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is an online doctoral degree program with a specialty area in Systems-Level Leadership that can be completed full time in 18 months or part time in 36 months. The program prepares students to lead healthcare organizations.Visit www.tesu.edu/nursing/dnp.cfm.

BSN Degree Program Requirements. The BSN degree program requires a minimum of

120 credits.

General EducationThe credit requirement in general education provides the foundation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Many of these credits are earned through

transfer and prior learning assessment.

Professional NursingThe nursing requirement includes credit in lower-

division and upper-division nursing.

Lower-Division NursingThe lower-division nursing requirement will be satisfied by transfer credit from an associate degree nursing program or by the award of

credit for diploma nursing course work.

Upper-Division NursingThe upper-division nursing requirement may be completed entirely through online courses offered by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. Four graduate courses will be completed by all RN-BSN degree students and may be applied to the MSN

degree.

ElectivesElective credits of college-level course work and examinations that do not duplicate other credits may be used. Additional lower-division nursing courses may be accepted.

Scholarships AvailableThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing and doctor of nursing practice program at Thomas Edison State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Advance your nursing career here.

At Thomas Edison State University, our nursing programs provide a host of advantages including:

> Rolling admissions

> 12-week online courses, quarterly terms

> No waiting list

> Nursing advisor support

> Competitive tuition

> Various options to earn credit

> Generous transfer credit policy

> Up to 60 credits awarded to diploma graduates toward BSN degree

> Up to 90 credits from a community college may be transferred and applied to the BSN degree

> Up to 12 graduate credits may be transferred and applied to the MSN degree

Visit www.tesu.edu/nursing/Nursing-FAQs.cfm.

TO LEARN MORE about the degree and certificate programs for the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State University, contact us at (609) 633-6460 or nursing@tesu.edu.

TO APPLY ONLINEvisit www.tesu.edu/nursing.