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Jumpstart Your Career
Discover the many rewards of nursing at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University health and medical campus. Students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who want to pursue a nursing career can enroll in a full-time graduate program to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Bedside and/or Beyond
What about care at the bedside? The question was raised even before the all-graduate curriculum launched with the promise of an accelerated path to health care leadership. The answer: MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program graduates will be top patient-care nurses with unlimited choices, wherever and however you choose to practice.
Expect Innovation
Unlike traditional programs, the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program emphasizes leadership, global impact, quality and safety, and evidence-based interprofessional education. You will learn from a framework that integrates the humanities, public health, genetics, and physical and organizational sciences into nursing practice.
The Path to Your Destination
Graduates will receive enhanced bedside nursing education and training and the necessary tools to advance into a leadership role or continue toward a doctoral degree.- Students will have opportunities to explore their areas of interest, including global health, research, quality and safety, and practice in many specialty areas.
- Graduates of the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program will be prepared to take the nursing licensure exam, NCLEX, and be licensed as an RN.
- Post-graduation, students can choose to enter the nursing workforce immediately or continue their studies toward an advanced practice nursing specialty or doctoral degree.
- Scholarships and financial aid are available.
MSN Entry Virtual Information Session August 2022
MSN Entry into Nursing Current Student Panel (August 2022)
Priority Application Deadlines
Fall Entry
November 1, January 15
Spring Entry
July 1, October 1
Curriculum
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First Semester (17 Credits)
- Professionalism for Nursing in Health Care (3)
- Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)
- Integrated Clinical Management: Common Health Alterations (4)
- Health Assessment I (3)
- Pathophysiology I (3)
- Community Outreach to Underserved Communities in Urban Baltimore (1)
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Second Semester (15 Credits)
- Integrated Clinical Management: Chronic Health Alterations (4)
- Pharmacology (3)
- Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)
- Promoting Health in Older Adults (3)
- Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan (2)*
*This course is offered in Fall semester for cohorts that begin in Spring.
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Third Semester (13 Credits)
- Integrated Clinical Management: Complex Health Alterations (4)
- Leadership for Professional Nursing (3)
- Psychiatric Mental Health (3)
- The Research Process and its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)
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Fourth Semester (15 credits)
- Nursing the Childbearing Family (4)
- Child Health (4)
- Population and Public Health Nursing (4)
- Philosophical, Theoretical and Ethical Perspectives of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
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Fifth Semester (12 credits)
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Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
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Integrated Clinical Management: Synthesis Practicum (6)
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Nursing Specialty Elective(s) (at least 3 credits)
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* Up to 16 credits can be applied from the JHSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program to the DNP Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Tracks.
** Up to 15 credits may be applied from the JHSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program to the PhD Program.
*** Up to 8 credits can be applied from the JHSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program to the DNP Nurse Anesthesia program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What opportunities await me after completing the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program?
With your MSN degree in hand, you will be able to sit for the NCLEX. Once you obtain your RN licensure, you can continue your studies in advanced nursing practice or begin employment as a RN.
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Is there an advantage to choosing the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program?
In addition to obtaining your master’s degree, the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program provides the opportunity for a greater role and position flexibility in healthcare settings while allowing you to quickly move up the career ladder.
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Can I enroll part-time in the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program?
No. This program is accelerated and requires a full-time commitment.
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Are financial aid and scholarships available?
Yes! The school has several financial assistance programs that may include scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans.
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Are GRE scores required?
GRE scores are recommended and not required for the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program.
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When will I be eligible to sit for the NCLEX?
Students become eligible to take the NCLEX after they complete their selected program in its entirety.
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What options do I have for doctoral education after completing the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program?
The JHUSON offers two doctoral programs for those interested in continuing their nursing education.
• The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scholars to develop and conduct scientific research that advances nursing practice, healthcare, and health. The PhD Program will accept up to 15 credits to be transferred into the PhD program directly from the JHUSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program.• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses at the highest level of professional nursing practice for advanced roles as clinical and healthcare policy leaders. The DNP Program will accept up to 16 credits to be transferred into the DNP Advanced Practice Track directly from the JHUSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program.
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What is the class size and faculty-to-student ratio?
Incoming Master's Entry classes are divided into two sections of approximately 60 students for lecture classes. The ratio for clinical is one instructor to six or seven students, and for labs, slightly smaller.
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Where are the majority of clinical placements?
Most clinical sites are in Baltimore and the surrounding areas. Current clinical sites include: The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins at Bayview, Mercy Medical Center, Sinai Hospital, Maryland General, Union Memorial, Holy Cross in Bethesda, MD, among many others.
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Can I choose my clinical sites?
For your first semester, you will be assigned a clinical placement. After your first semester you are able to register for clinical sites, however there is no guarantee that you will receive your top choice as groups are small and consist of 6-8 students.
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Do I need a car?
We expect all students to have reliable transportation to all assigned clinical sites.
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Is there a time limit on prerequisites?
It is recommended that prerequisite coursework be completed within the last five years, but it is not a requirement.
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Do my prerequisites need to be completed by the time I apply?
You are not required to have the prerequisites completed at the time you submit your application. However, they must be completed by the time the program starts. The Admissions Committee can accept someone who still has courses pending with the condition that they complete all pending courses with a B- or better.
U.S. immigration regulations require that students needing an F-1 visa must successfully fulfill all prerequisites before an I-20 can be issued. To allow sufficient time to complete all the steps in the visa process, students must submit an official transcript or official course by course evaluation with final grades (B- or higher) for all prerequisite courses to the Office of Admissions at least 3 months prior to the beginning of the term in which they wish to begin studies (October for spring term; May for fall term).
Funding Opportunities
Scholarships & Grants
Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit.
Find out about the new Baltimore Talent Scholarship for former Baltimore City public high school graduates admitted to the Master of Science in Nursing: Entry into Nursing program.
Loans
Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs.
Employment
Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program.