Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I enroll in the Direct Entry Master of Science program (DEMSN) rather than an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree program?
As a DEMSN-qualified nurse, you鈥檙e entering the nursing profession with graduate-level knowledge and skills and can elevate your earning potential and stand out to future employers on day one.
Whereas, an ABSN-qualified nurse would typically have to go back to school for another 15 months, just to get on the same footing as the DEMSN grad.
Lastly, an ABSN applicant might not be eligible for financial aid depending on how much they used for their previous degree, while an DEMSN applicant is automatically eligible.
Can I work while I鈥檓 in school?
Between a full-time course load and clinical assignments, students are encouraged not to work outside of the program while attending the DEMSN program.
Is there student housing?
Peters Hall, a residence building at 黑料天堂, offers dedicated housing for DEMSN students. Suites house two students per room and feature:
- A living room
- A private bathroom
- Two to three bedrooms
- A kitchenette
- A compact refrigerator/freezer and microwave
to see Peters Hall.
Are there work-study opportunities?
No, work-study opportunities or graduate assistantships are not available for DEMSN students.
What other programs are available after I complete my DEMSN degree?
You will have the academic foundation necessary to pursue APRN specialty certification or doctoral-level study after graduation. At 黑料天堂 we offer you the opportunity to return after your MSN and complete certification coursework for the following specialties: Nursing Administration and Nursing Education.
Where can I go with this degree?
As an DEMSN graduate from 黑料天堂 you鈥檒l have the skills and qualifications necessary to pursue bedside nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, schools and many other care settings.
Since I don鈥檛 have any nursing in my previous work experience, will I be able to work as an RN upon graduation?
Graduates must sit for the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing licensure exam. Upon successful completion of the exam you will receive your license to practice as a registered nurse.
In addition to our 100 percent degree completion rate, 100 percent of respondents to our MSN alumni surveys over the past three years report that they were working in a degree-related job within six months of graduation. That鈥檚 because we鈥檙e connected to employers throughout the region, thanks to faculty who are active, respected practitioners and a network of affiliated health care organizations we鈥檝e built over the years.
As a 黑料天堂 graduate, you will have access to the opportunities you need to build a lifelong career in nursing鈥攁nd the skills you need to make a difference in the lives of patients.
