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About

The mission of the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing is to prepare nurses who embrace diversity and promote health equity to improve the quality of life and human health in the Commonwealth and beyond by leading and innovating in education, research, health care delivery and public service.
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Faculty and Staff

The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing educational programs are delivered by distinguished faculty whose educational approach promotes lifelong learning through partnerships and interprofessional collaboration in an academic health center environment. The faculty are dedicated to preparing advanced practice nurses, leaders, educators, and scientists to shape nursing & promote health through the integration of education, research, practice, policy & service.
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Student Affairs

The Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs & Admissions covers a wide range of student quality-of-life areas — all with the goal of helping our nursing students feel healthy, safe and that they belong. The office encompasses three functional areas: Admissions, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. Contact us at GSNStudentAffairs@umassmed.edu or GSNAdmissions@umassmed.edu Phone: (774) 455-6689
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BSN/PGO to DNP Admissions Criteria

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Candidates for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program must address the following minimum criteria:

Undergraduate GPA >0 preferred
Unrestricted MA licensure as a registered nurse
College Level Statistics Course (grade B or higher recommended)
Two letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source
Personal statement
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