Bloomsburg's MSN in Public Health nursing prepares students with advanced knowledge for a multifaceted role and innovative problem solving to improve the delivery of health care, health education, and prevention either in a community or school health setting.

Public Health Nursing (MSN)

Bloomsburg's MSN in Public Health nursing prepares students with advanced knowledge for a multifaceted role and innovative problem solving to improve the delivery of health care, health education, and prevention either in a community or school health setting.

Degrees & Offerings
  • MSN
Format Option(s)
  • Online
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Program Contact
Associate Professor, Director, MSN/MBA Program Director, MSN Informatics Program
Chair of Graduate Nursing, Director of Nurse Practitioner Programs
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Our program options prepare the graduate in either public health nursing or school health nursing. The program specialization is designed to prepare the graduate to promote and protect the health of the population using knowledge from nursing, social, and public health sciences. PHNs engage in population-focused practice and apply public health concepts of prevention at the individual, family and community level. Students engage in the competent use of the nursing process to assess and diagnose health problems of populations and aggregates in order to design programs to facilitate optimal wellness.

Program Overview
  • 2 Specializations -​ Public Health Nursing​ School Health Nursing (Certified School Nurse)​.
  • Coursework - Program includes 13 courses (39 credits).
  • Flexible Start Dates - Applications are accepted for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
  • Program Delivery - Available 100% online​ with full-time and part-time options​ available.
  • Continue Your Climb - Ability to apply for the MSN directly after completing the BSN!​
  • Practicum Flexibility - Students are able to complete the clinical practicum in their local community.

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Courses and Curriculum

*Please see the CU degree requirements effective Fall 2023. All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.

The Public Health Nursing MSN program at BU encompasses 39 credits.

The Public Health Nursing - School Health Nurse MSN program at BU encompasses 39 credits.

Completed application packets consist of the following information (all application materials should be mailed directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions, 161 Arts & Administration Building, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or electronically to gradadmissions@bloomu.edu).

  • Graduate school application and fee
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
  • Copy of current school nurse certificate (if applying to the public health - school health nursing program)
  • Resume which includes description of professional nursing and clinical experience
  • A license to practice professional nursing in your current state of residence
  • Typed career goals
  • One completed recommendation form and 2 additional names with contact information
  • Interviews with the Public Health Program Director will be conducted after completed application is reviewed.

 

The Husky Difference

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Our nursing program is ranked 6th of 76 schools in Pennsylvania according to RNCareers.org. In addition, we’re ranked 67th in the Mid-Atlantic region by NursingSchoolAlmanac.com.
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Specializations in Public Health Nursing and School Health Nursing
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The master's degree program in nursing at Bloomsburg University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K St. NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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