NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berkeley College’s School of Health Studies announces the introduction of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. The advanced degree program is designed for nursing professionals who wish to further their careers as nurse educators, managers, or practitioners. The program, which received approval from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education in December 2021, offers concentrations in Nursing Leadership and Management, Nursing Education, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Public Health and Emergency Management Nursing. Berkeley College – New Jersey now offers the state’s only Licensed Practical Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Master of Science in Nursing (LPN-BSN-MSN) pathway program.
“I am overjoyed that Dr. Brian Bridges, New Jersey’s Secretary of Higher Education, has granted final approval to Berkeley College – New Jersey’s Master of Science in Nursing degree program,” stated Marsha A. Pollard, PhD, Berkeley College Provost. “The MSN program, Berkeley College’s second Master’s-level program in New Jersey, is ideally linked with Berkeley’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, and shows how we support our students’ academic and professional success.”
“The MSN program will provide rigorous leadership and skill development to equip graduates for success in the nursing sector,” stated Eva Skuka, MD, PhD, Dean of Berkeley College’s School of Health Studies. “Students pursuing each emphasis will be mentored by qualified and helpful instructors and will participate in field practicum hours for immersive learning.”
The MSN program is available on-campus in Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Berkeley College is New Jersey’s sole institution that provides a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. With the establishment of the MSN program, students now have a straight route to a graduate degree.
Berkeley College MSN graduates are prepared for positions in specialized clinical practice, management, and teaching. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical and health care managers is predicted to expand by 32% between 2020 and 2030.
Students pursuing an MSN degree, like other Berkeley College students, will get specialized student support services, including Academic Advisement, the Library, the Center for Academic Success, and other resources, such as Career Services. Career Services provides alumni with free career counseling and placement support.
“A master’s degree in nursing empowers nurses and broadens their professional opportunities,” said Eleni Pellazgu, professor of nursing at Berkeley College’s School of Health Studies. “It can also enable more flexible hours, the capacity to teach, manage, and do research; and the ability to work in non-traditional settings, among other benefits.”
Additional Information: To obtain additional information about the MSN program, please contact Colleen M. Fuller, Director of Admissions, MSN Program, at 973-200-1067 or 800-446-5400.
Berkeley College Facts
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused university accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It provides Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and Certificate programs in over 20 career categories. Additionally, the College offers continuing education programs to help students improve their career qualifications.
Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan, New York, and Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, New Jersey, with a total enrollment of over 4,000 students. Additionally, Berkeley College Online® caters to a global audience. For eight consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans. Berkeley College (NJ) was named one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North by US News & World Report in its 2022 and 2021 Best Colleges Surveys. Berkeley College (NJ) was also named a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the region for the first time in 2021. Berkeley College’s website is located at http://www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
Berkeley College’s aim is to empower students to achieve long-term success in dynamic careers.
