Overview

About the program

American Public University's online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Community/Public Health Nursing is your opportunity to learn about:

Population-based healthcare, including environmental health
The social determinants of health
Health policy
Health education programs

This MSN program through American Public University is among a growing number of community/public health nursing programs nationwide.This online Nursing - Community and Public Health Nursing program at American Public University is designed for registered nurses who have earned a bachelor of science in nursing; have a current, active, and unencumbered license; and seek a specialized concentration, such as Community/Public Health Nursing.

The mission of the program is to provide quality, affordable, and accessible higher education to professional registered nurses by fostering lifelong learning through a spirit of inquiry to prepare students for service and leadership roles in a diverse and global society.

What You Will Do

Apply ethical principles to advanced professional nursing practice
Demonstrate leadership skills that support safe nursing practices and patient-centered care
Advocate for health policy improvement
Apply your knowledge and evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality, safe care to diverse populations in a variety of settings
Apply data management principles to provide cost-effective care and improve health outcomes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Population-Based Healthcare
Informatics and Technology
Healthcare Systems and Health Policy
Leadership for the Master's Prepared Nurse
Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum with Capstone Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Community Development View 517 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU master's degree and graduate certificate programs require you to have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, the following documentation must be provided

Official transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a program accredited by: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
Current and active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) in state where practicums will be conducted
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate nursing degree
Successful completion of an undergraduate level statistics course with a “C” or higher
Current resume/CV
Signed statement of understanding
500-600 word statement of purpose and goals for graduate education

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Out-of-State

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8190 USD / year

≈ 8190 USD / year

Additional Details

$290 with Preferred Military Rate

$386.75 with Veteran Grant

$409.50 with APUS Opportunity Grant

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing - Community and Public Health Nursing.

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Overview

About the program

What You Will Do

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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