While a bachelors or associates degree in nursing is perfect for many entry level positions, advancement in the field often requires further education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Nurses with an MSN degree will have intricate knowledge of the healthcare field, and be able to use their expertise to treat patients in a variety of medical situations. Below you will find an extensive list of schools offering accredited MSN degrees.
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University of Cincinnati — The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Nursing program couples nursing theory and related sciences as a basis for teaching advanced nursing methods that enhance the health care practice. Students will participate in both course work and actual health care settings. The Master of Science in Nursing program is offered both part-time or full-time, in class or online.
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BSN to MSN (General) MSN - Leadership & Mgmt MSN - Nursing Informatics MSN - Nurse Education |
Walden University — The Walden University online MSN degree is offered in two tracks. The BSN track is reserved for Registered Nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the RN Track is for Registered Nurses with a hospital diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor's degree other than Nursing. Walden also offers many other specialized MSN degrees.
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BSN to MSN MSN - Health Education MSN - Informatics MSN - Health Administration MSN - Healthcare Mgmt |
University of Phoenix — The University of Phoenix Master of Science in Nursing program provides an advanced study of nursing for registered nurses with a baccalaureate degree. Courses including Concepts of Family Nursing Theory and Population-focused Health Care give students the tools necessary to become future health care leaders.
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Benedictine University — Featuring an innovative curriculum that combines eight core courses with the flexibility of four additional electives to comprise an area of focus, the Benedictine University Master of Science in Nursing program is an leader in nursing education. Students can choose from specializing in Public Health, Health Education, Administration, Leadership, Disaster Management, or Health Policy.
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BSN to MSN MSN - Nurse Administrator MSN - Nurse Educator |
Kaplan University — Kaplan University offers two Master's in Nursing degrees in additional to its general BSN to MSN program. The Masters in Nursing Administration is designed for students interested in management roles, while the Nurse Educator Masters program is focused on training future nurse educators. Both of these degree options are provided in an online format.
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MSN - Nurse Educator MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge |
Capella University — The MSN - Nurse Education degree program at Capella University is designed to teach advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including the implementation of nurse education programs. For those students with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing, the Nurse Educator Bridge track specialization allows for the completion of an MSN degree.
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MS in Nursing RN to MSN MSN - Adult Health MSN - Nurse Education |
South University — Designed to train nurses on the rapidly advancing body of knowledge in the nursing field, the online nursing programs from South University provide students with the skills necessary to teach tomorrow's health care professionals. In addition to their general MSN degree and accelerated RN to MSN track, South University also offers specializations in adult health nurse practice and nursing education.
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MSN - Clinical Nursing MSN - Nursing Education MSN - Patient Care |
Sacred Heart University — For nurses that hold an associate degree in nursing or diploma looking for an accelerated MS in clinical nursing leadership, this is the perfect course. The course's upper division classes satisfy both the undergraduate and graduate level requirements. Degrees are also offered in nursing education and patient care services.
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Dual Degree: MBA & MSN MSN - Nursing Education MSN - Nursing Leadership |
Grand Canyon University — The Grand Canyon University Master of Science in Nursing program offers a variety of degree options to advance the skill set of the nurse practitioner. The program offers degrees in Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems. For the business-minded nurse, GCU also offers a dual MBA & MSN degree.
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MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader |
St. Xavier University — St. Xavier University offers an online MS in Nursing degree program that offers a specialization in Clinical Nurse Leadership. Accredited and approved by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), this degree program is designed to teach the skills required to be able to balance the responsibilities of patient care with the need to coordinate with doctors, pharmacists, social workers, and other nurses.
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American Sentinel University — The Master in Nursing degree from American Sentinel University comes in several specializations, including case management, health informatics, infection prevention, and nursing leadership. Actively licensed registered nurses are eligible to enroll in these programs, and completion requires 36 graduate credit-hours plus any additional uncompleted undergrad credits (usually no more than 21).
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MSN - Adult Acute Care MSN - Adult Psychiatric Care MSN - Clinical Trials MSN - Nurse Leadership |
Drexel University — The online MSN program from Drexel is regarded as one of the nation's top online nursing schools. Founded in 1864, the Drexel Nursing School offers a variety of online Masters in Nursing specializations, including Adult Acute Care, Nurse Leadership, Clinical Trials Research, and Adult Psychiatric Mental Health.
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MSN - Nurse Administration MSN - Nursing Educator |
Norwich University — Norwich offers two specialized Master of Science in nursing degree programs: the nursing administration specialization prepares nurses for administrative careers within the healthcare industry; the nursing educator specialization prepares nurses for academic positions and teaching roles to help educate the next generation of nurses.
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Liberty University — The Liberty University Master of Science in Nursing program prepares nurses for a career as Clinical Nurse Specialists or Nurse Educators. The 36-credit program offers two tracks: Adult Acute Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator. At Liberty, the program is tailored to the individual interests and learning needs of each student.
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Chamberlain College of Nursing — Students in the Chamberlain College of Nursing MSN degree program rave over the curriculum's variety and co-curricular learning. The curriculum includes courses in nursing theory, research, leadership, professional role development and informatics in health care. A 100 hour practicum is also required.
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MSN - Nurse Education |
Graceland University — The nurse education MSN degree from Graceland includes classes such as Issues in Nurse Education, Advanced Health Assessment, and Technology for Educators. Graduates of this program will be well prepared to begin careers as nurse educators in a classroom or clinical setting.
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