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Online Master of Science in Nursing
Choose from eight academic specializations in nursing to advance your career with a flexible online MSN degree.
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The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares registered nurses for advanced practice, educator and leadership positions in health care. MSN education also serves as an introduction to scholarly activity for those who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in nursing and provides students with the opportunity to realize their creative potential and collaborate with other health care professionals in maintaining effective nursing and health care.
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program prepares nurses to provide advanced practice in acute care settings through a program of study focused on the care of acutely ill patients and their families.
Credits required: 48-50
Course catalog: AGACNP, MSN
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall)
Adult Geronotology Primary Care
The Adult Geronotology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program prepares nurses to provide advanced practice in primary care settings through a program of study focused on the care of adult and geriatric patients.
Credits required: 43-45
Course catalog: AGPCNP, MSN
Enrollment deadeline: March 1 (Fall)
Clinical Nurse Leader
In response to healthcare and consumer needs, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing proposed the advanced nursing practice role of the clinical nurse leader in order to prepare effective leaders to work within all healthcare settings.
Credits required: 35-37
Course catalog: CNL, MSN
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall); October 1 (Spring)
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares graduates to provide primary care to individuals, families and communities and pursue opportunities for the enhancement of advance practice.
Credits required: 46-48
Course catalog: FNP, MSN
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall)
Generalist
This specialization prepares nurses with competencies necessary for continuous improvement in safety and quality of healthcare systems and prepare for advanced education at the doctoral level.
Credits required: 35-37
Course catalog: Generalist, MSN
Enrollment deadline: Marc 1 (Fall); October 1 (Spring)
Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates to provide ethical, evidence-based nursing education services for multi-cultural and ethnically diverse, students, staff, families, select populations, and communities.
Credits required: 37-39
Course catalog: NE, MSN
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall); October 1 (Spring)
Pediatric Acute Care
The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provides holistic care for pediatric patients with acute, complex, critical, and chronic illness across a variety of care settings, from hospitals to specialty clinics.
Credits required: 44-46
Course catalog: NE, PACNP
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall)
Psychiatric Mental Health
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) prepares graduates to assess, diagnose, intervene (e.g., psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy), and provide follow-up to facilitate an ongoing level of wellness.
Credits required: 48-50
Course catalog: PMHNP, MSN
Enrollment deadline: March 1 (Fall)
| Company | Total Postings (Sep 2023 - Sep 2024) | Unique Postings (Sep 2023 - Sep 2024) | Median Posting Duration |
| Kaiser Permanente | 5,380 | 1,834 | 24 days |
| MultiCare Health System | 4,427 | 1,266 | 23 days |
| Cross Country Healthcare | 4,145 | 961 | 24 days |
| DispatchHealth | 2,406 | 872 | 18 days |
| University of California | 3,532 | 841 | 27 days |
| Providence | 5,075 | 769 | 24 days |
| UCHealth | 1,676 | 569 | 25 days |
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Online Master of Science in Nursing FAQs
Yes, you can absolutely pursue a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree online. Many universities, including the University of Nevada, Reno, offer a variety of online MSN programs. These programs provide flexibility for working professionals and students with other commitments, making it possible to earn a graduate degree while maintaining a full-time job or fulfilling other responsibilities.
Yes, online MSN programs are widely respected and recognized. Accreditation bodies like the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredit both on-campus and online nursing programs.
Reputable universities maintain rigorous academic standards for both on-campus and online programs, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for their chosen careers.
Pursuing an MSN degree offers numerous benefits. It can significantly enhance your career prospects and earning potential, opening doors to leadership roles, advanced clinical practice positions (like Nurse Practitioners), and specialized areas of nursing. Furthermore, an MSN equips you with advanced knowledge and skills to improve patient care and enhances your job security in a field with high demand for highly skilled nurses.
The typical timeframe for completing an MSN degree for students with a bachelor's degree is 2-3 years of full-time study. However, part-time programs are available, allowing for greater flexibility and accommodating the schedules of working professionals.
Yes, absolutely! Many online MSN programs are specifically designed to accommodate working professionals.
These programs offer flexibility in scheduling, allowing students to complete coursework on their own time. This often includes asynchronous learning, where you can access lectures and assignments at your convenience.