Nurse Midwifery Program
Admissions
Phone:(973)972-4249 Fax:(973)972-7403 Selection of prospective students from the applicant pool is the responsibility of the admission committee, comprised of faculty members , students and professional nurse-midwives from the community. The successful candidate is chosen based on her general academic ability, the focus of her experience in maternal health care, priority in labor & delivery, the maturity of her clinical judgement and her ability to think clearly and rationally under stress. Since nurse-midwifery is physically demanding, we strongly support candidates with the stamina needed to work long irregular hours.
UMDNJ-SHRP does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of sex, race, creed, national origin and/or disability. The Disability Compliance Coordinator may be reached at 973-972-0044. Admission Requirements: | 1- | A current R.N. license with experience in maternal-neonatal health care. Applications should also reflect any relevant, innovative, creative, and/or independent clinical/educational practice. | | 2- | Professional nursing preparation from an accredited school of nursing. Evidence of continuing education must be included. | | 3- | A Baccalaureate degree in a related area. | | 4- | Official transcript(s) from all the schools, courses and/or certification programs listed in your application. | | 5- | Documentation of recent academic performance, if schooling was completed over seven(7) years ago. | | 6- | An overall grade point average of no less than 2.5 (on a scale where 4 equals A). | | 7- | Three references must be supplied from professionals who have worked with the applicant in the last five years: one of these should be from the current or most recent employer. | | 8- | A formal course in Physical Assessment within the last five years is required. This course must have at least 24 hours of instruction and must include clinical components. | | 9- | Professional Resume. | | 10- | All material must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. | | 11- | Complete and sign Action Sheet. | SHRP General Admission |
