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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Credits required

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Cost per-credit*

$344.25

Delivery

Online

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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.

*Program tuition. Base tuition cost. Does not include student fees. Please note everyone's net tuition costs is specific to their own situation and will be different for each person. Learn more about tuition and fees >

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)

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