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Where can YSN take you?
Tell us a bit about where you're starting from, and we'll show you which YSN pathways are available to take you to the next step in your Yale Nursing journey.
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Where are you starting from?
| Program | Who it is for | Length | Delivery | Schedule | Next start |
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| For those new to nursing, no prior nursing degree required | |||||
GEPN
Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing
| Bachelor's degree; no nursing experience required | 3 years | On campus, in-person clinicals | Full-time | Fall 2027 |
Specialties you can pursue:Adult-Gerontology Primary Care· You choose your pathway: either MSN or DNP | |||||
MN
Master of NursingNew | Bachelor's degree; no nursing experience required | 16 months | On campus, in-person clinicals | Full-time, accelerated | Spring 2027 |
Focus: Basic nursing requirements leading to RN licensure and a generalist master's degree; no specialty tracks
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| For registered nurses | |||||
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
| RN license | 2 years full-time, 3-4 years part-time | On campus | Full- or part-time | Fall 2027 |
Specialties you can pursue:Adult-Gerontology Primary Care· | |||||
Hybrid MSN-PMHNP
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
| RN license | 3 years | Online with periodic immersions | Part-time | Fall or Spring 2027 |
Specialty: Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP)
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DNP
Doctor of Nursing PracticeNew | RN license | 2 years | On campus, in-person clinicals | Full-time | Fall 2027 |
Specialties you can pursue:Adult-Gerontology Primary Care· | |||||
| For advanced practice nurses with master's degrees | |||||
Post-Master's DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
| Master's in nursing | 3 years | Hybrid, low-residency | Part-time | Fall 2027 |
Tracks:Leadership· | |||||
PMC
Post-Master's Certificate
| Master's degree (APRN) | Typically 1-2 years | On campus | Part-time | Fall 2027 |
Specialties you can add:AGACNP· | |||||
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