Overview

The Nursing programme at Hood College qualifies you to sit for the certification exam to become an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). Nurse Practitioners are in high demand, and in Maryland, NPs are able to practice independently in their own practices.

What You’ll Learn

The nursing education track prepares you to sit for the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. Nurse educators are responsible for training the next generation of healthcare workers in higher education settings. This track also makes an excellent pathway if you wish to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Healthcare Systems, Policy and Advocacy
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Leadership in Nursing Practice
Healthcare Informatics and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

31 - 48

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Frederick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in nursing from: an ACEN- (formally known as NLNAC) or CCNE-accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution.

Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 minimum.

Essay (500-1000 words) answering the following questions: Why do you want to pursue your MSN? Why would you be the best candidate for our graduate nursing program?

Current resume/CV

Optional - 1 or 2 letters of recommendations ( not required)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18600 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

18600 USD / year

≈ 18600 USD / year

Funding

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