Nursing at Rider

Please submit the following to complete your application: 

1. Completed application of graduate study
2. Official transcripts from each university attended with a cumulative GPA of 3.0*
3. Bachelor's degree in nursing from an NLN-CCNE-accredited school
4. Active unencumbered RN license
5. Two professional letters of recommendation (preference for 1 academic and 1 professional/work history)
6. Résumé 
7. Essay in which you will describe an ethical dilemma you were confronted with during your nursing career and discuss the strategies you used to resolve the dilemma (1,000 words or less)
8. Completion of BSN prerequisite courses

*students with less than a 3.0 GPA are still encouraged to apply

Please submit the following to complete your application: 

1. Completed application of graduate study
2. Official transcripts from each university attended with a cumulative GPA of 3.0*
3. Master of Science in Nursing from an NLN-CCNE-accredited school
4. Active unencumbered RN license
5. All APRN licenses and national APRN certifications (if applicable)
6. Two professional letters of recommendation (preference for 1 academic and 1 professional/work history)
7. Résumé 

Prior to enrolling in a nursing program prospective students should review the state licensure requirements. Completion from a Rider University program does not necessarily guarantee eligibility for state licensure; or receipt of a license.

• 114,900 projected openings for nurse practitioners in the next decade (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
• 52% expected growth in job demand for nurse practitioners by 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
• $120k+ median annual salary for a nurse practitioner (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)

In the MSN program you can choose from: adult-gerontology primary care, family nurse practitioner and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. 

Some careers for MSN and post-master’s certificate graduates include: nurse practitioner, nonclinical nursing roles in administration, education, government, public policy and research.

If you are interested in the Master of Science in Nursing program, please review the appropriate academic plan in the course catalog. 

If you are interested in a post-master's certification program, please request a transcript evaluation to determine the length of your study.

Rider offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid options.

Individuals employed by a university partner company or organization may be eligible for a 20% tuition reduction. 

As a graduate assistant students are offered tuition remission on 3-6 credits for semester.

No GRE/GMAT is required for the MSN or post-master’s programs.

Absolutely! With dedicated and talented faculty to help you along the way, Rider offers you the unique ability to complete your clinicals locally to you in your preferred setting.

• MSN: Aug 15, Dec 15, May 1
• Post-Masters Certificates: Aug 1, Dec 1, May 1