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Nursing Programs

Transform your future and improve the lives of others Professional Studies Programs ASN – Associate of Science in Nursing Rivier’s ASN degree prepares you to move directly into beginning nursing positions in hospital acute-care facilities, extended-care facilities, and other structured healthcare settings. Designed for high school graduates, or career-changers who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, the ASN program provides the academic preparation necessary to take National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and become a registered nurse.

Course Format.................... On campus, evenings Total Program Credits...... 72 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $360

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 2-3 years

LPN to ASN Program The LPN to ASN program offers LPNs an accelerated pathway to earning their associate degree through advanced placement in the nursing program. The ASN program offers evening classes and day or weekend clinical rotations, enabling students to work while pursuing their degrees. Beyond classroom learning, the curriculum includes extensive hands-on experience in clinical settings and Rivier’s well-equipped simulation laboratories.

RN to BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Rivier’s flexible and convenient online program allows you to continue working while you pursue your degree. You can immediately apply what you learn and advance the quality of care you provide to patients each day. When you apply with an active RN license, the University will transfer and apply your associate degree (or diploma) credits toward the BSN credit requirement.

This transfer of credits enables you to complete your bachelor’s degree more quickly.

Course Format.................... 100% Online Total Program Credits...... 120* Cost Per Credit................... $360 Est. Program Length......... 2-4 years

*Note: Upon matriculation, nurses with an active, unencumbered RN license will be awarded 60 credits, validating competency in designated associate degree-level courses and fulfilling the total 120 credits required for this degree.

Start Dates Professional Studies and Graduate Studies programs’ new term starts begin each September, October, January, March, May and July. New terms for the Doctor of Nursing Practice begin each September, January, and May. Applications are reviewed as they are received, and students are accepted throughout the year.

Graduate Studies Programs Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Changes in healthcare delivery and recent reforms have combined to increase access to healthcare. As one of the most in-demand careers in the country, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must be expertly prepared to provide care to diverse patient populations. As a graduate of Rivier’s FNP degree, you’ll equipped to deliver the full scope of primary care within many healthcare settings.

Course Format.................... On-campus and Online Total Program Credits...... 36 - 49 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 3-5 years

Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing Education Shifts in treatment settings, escalations in substance use disorder and mental illness diagnoses, and the aging baby boomer generation are driving changes in the role of nurses. These shifts require nurse educators (NE) that are equipped to expand primary care training for nursing students to meet this challenge. Your realworld experience, clinical expertise, and mentorship will enrich your students’ course of study, strengthening their educational experience and their patients’ care.

Course Format.................... 100% Online Total Program Credits...... 36 - 42 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 3-5 years

Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rivier’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program qualifies you to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals’ and groups’ mental health needs. PMHNPs prescribe medication and administer psychotherapy; most maintain their own medical practices, but some work under the supervision of a physician according to individual state guidelines. With proper treatment, fewer patients risk homelessness, incarceration, violent episodes, victimization, and suicide.

Course Format.................... 100% Online Total Program Credits...... 43 - 49 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 3-5 years

Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership in Health Systems Management The MS in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management prepares you to assume supervisory and management responsibilities in all practice environments, building the skills necessary to put you on a leadership career track. As a nurse leader, you’ll direct and manage nursing staff workflow to facilitate and deliver exceptional patient care, advocating for your patients, nurses, and the nursing profession.

Course Format.................... 100% Online Total Program Credits...... 36 - 42 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

Business Courses - $620

Est. Program Length......... 3-5 years

Master of Science in Nursing – APRN Degree Completion Program Licensed and practicing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), who have been in the profession for many years without a graduate degree, can complete this program to receive their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Earning your MSN opens a world of opportunities, including the credentials necessary to specialize in your field or become a nurse educator.

Course Format.................... 100% Online Total Program Credits...... 20 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

No Clinical Courses

Est. Program Length......... 1-2 years

Graduate Studies Programs continued Post-Master’s Nursing Certificates – FNP, NE, & PMHNP Expand or change your advanced nursing practice with a new area of specialization. Rivier offers three post-master’s nursing certificates— Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Nurse Educator (NE)—to RNs that have already earned an MSN degree. Completion of these certificates prepares graduates to sit for national board certification exams.

Course Format.................... On-campus and Online Total Program Credits...... 16 - 19 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $650

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 1.5 years

Advance or begin your Nursing education while you continue to work

Higher and Better Advance to the highest level of professional practice and contribute to the body of knowledge in your field.

Doctoral Studies Programs Doctor of Nursing Practice Professional Practice Track The Professional Practice Track is designed for APRNs to elevate their clinical nursing careers. Graduates are prepared to lead interdisciplinary healthcare teams and improve systems of care, patient outcomes, quality, and safety.

Systems Leadership Track The Systems Leadership Track prepares nurses for leadership and management roles creating or redesigning systems to meet the demands of the complex healthcare market. The track is open to nonnurse practitioners who hold an MSN degree and to BSN graduates with a master’s degree in a field outside of nursing.

Apply Now – apply.rivier.edu Application Process 1. Complete and submit an application online at apply.rivier.edu 2. Review all application requirements and request official transcripts be sent to Rivier University.

3. Send supplemental documents to Rivier to complete your application portfolio. (Your resume/CV and statement of purpose can be uploaded with your application or sent separately after application submission.)

4. A sk questions by contacting us at (603) 897-8507 or email admissions@rivier.edu.

Accreditation Rivier University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE). All Rivier University Nursing degrees and post-master’s certificates are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH • (603) 897-8507 admissions@rivier.edu

The University reserves the right to make changes when appropriate and necessary as needed without notification. (0220)

Course Format.................... O nline coursework & 4 face-to-face sessions Total Program Credits...... 39 - 47 Cost Per Credit................... Nursing Courses - $800

Clinical Courses - $800

Est. Program Length......... 2.5-6.5 years

90% 2018 ASN NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time test takers

100%

2018 BSN NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time test takers

97%

2018 FNP Certification Pass Rate for first-time test take