Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

With Hurricane Milton making landfall, the University is offering accommodations to students affected by the storm.

To help assist our students affected by Milton, the University is offering the following accommodations:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the hurricane and who are currently registered in courses for the Nursing Session 2 July, August, September or October 2024 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Hurricane Milton” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the July 2024 term can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.
  • The University will follow the New Jersey State Guidelines for U.S. military students residing in or deployed to the affected region.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the hurricane and flooding who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680.

Accommodation requests should be submitted by Oct. 25. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Master of Science in Nursing

Our MSN degree is for nurses who have a BSN looking to advance their careers in healthcare administration, informatics or nursing education.
Credits 30
Format Online

Take the next step in your nursing career and amplify your impact.

Thomas Edison State University’s (TESU) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares nurse leaders to shape the profession and the future of healthcare. Our MSN degree program is for nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and wish to pursue advanced roles in healthcare administration, informatics and nursing education.

Why Earn Your MSN at TESU?


Our accredited MSN program prepares you to assume leadership roles in a diverse, technologically challenging and global healthcare environment. You can pursue a range of areas of specialization, including in healthcare administration, informatics and nursing education, and take the next step in expanding your education and expertise. You will learn from mentors who are experienced nurse educators and practice leaders from across the country.

MSN program benefits include:

  • Fully online courses and mentored learning programs where students actively participate.
  • A certificate in your selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree.
  • Up to 12 graduate credits may be transferred and applied to your MSN degree.
  • Each MSN specialty has 100 hours in each practicum course (for a total of 200 hours). The practicum courses are done back-to-back at the end of the program.

Our flexible program is designed for busy, working nursing professionals. You'll be able to complete your degree while managing your personal and professional responsibilities.

We're Accredited


The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, 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.

What You'll Learn


In the MSN program, you will learn to:

  • Use scholarly inquiry to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science and related disciplines to inform changes in nursing practice.
  • Apply ethical decision making to nursing practice.
  • Analyze the effect of health policy, finance, technology and the organizational context on quality nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate leadership strategies that advance the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice.
  • Examine the effect of sociopolitical, cultural and global influences on nursing practice.
  • Utilize interprofessional communication to improve healthcare outcomes.
  • Integrate technological advances into healthcare.

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Areas of Study


Our program offers three specialized areas of study. You'll earn a graduate certificate in your chosen specialization alongside your MSN.
  • Nurse Educator

    This area prepares you for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. An aging population combined with current nursing shortages means nursing schools have a critical need for qualified faculty members. A Nurse Educator certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.

    Courses include:

    • Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education
    • Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing Education
    • Testing, Assessment and Evaluation
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  • Nursing Informatics

    This concentration prepares you to function as a nurse informaticist. Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care through the integration of nursing science, data and technical sciences. A Nursing Informatics certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.

    Courses include:

    • Systems Life Cycle
    • Databases and Knowledge Management
    • Consumer Informatics and Communications Technologies
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  • Nursing Administration

    This area prepares you for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. Provide leadership for the management and supervision of nursing personnel, financial resources and practices in your organization. A Nursing Administration certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.

    Courses include:

    • Standards and Structures
    • Executive Managerial Process
    • Resource Acquisition and Management
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Without the MSN, I would not have been able to obtain these [instructor] positions. More importantly, the program’s courses helped me learn how to truly translate education theory into real-world practice and teaching.

Tom Scheuren

MSN ’21, BSN ’16

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Tuition & Financial Aid


At TESU, we've been empowering adults toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. See our graduate nursing tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Requirements


You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution, as well as a valid unencumbered U.S. RN license. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and begin your application.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Take the Next Steps


Interested in the MSN program?

Start your application today, learn more about us, or reach out and we'll be in touch!

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