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Master of Science in Nursing
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MSN Degree Program Requirements
The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of different combinations of courses: core, direct care core, electives, specialty and Practicum. Two years of nursing experience is recommended, and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.
MSN Program Credit Distribution
| Subject Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| I. Core Courses | 12 |
| II. Direct Care Core Courses or Electives | 9 |
| III. Area of Specialty (choose one) | 15 |
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(15) |
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(15) |
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(15) |
| Total Credits | 36 |
MSN Area of Specialty
The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. A Nurse Educator Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.
| Nurse Educator Program | Credits |
| Core Courses | 12 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Direct Care Courses | 9 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Specialty Courses | 9 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Practicum Courses | 6 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
*Note: Completion of 150 on-ground, supervised hours is required in each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively at the same facility.
The Nursing Informatics program prepares graduates to function as nursing informatics specialists. A Nursing Informatics Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.
| Nursing Informatics Program | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 15 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
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| Specialty Courses | 9 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Practicum Courses | 6 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
*Note: Completion of 150 on-ground, supervised hours is required in each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively at the same facility.
The Nursing Administration program prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. A Nursing Administration Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion.
| Nursing Administration Program | Credits |
| Core Courses | 15 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
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| Specialty Courses | 9 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Practicum Courses | 6 |
| (3) | |
| (3) | |
| Total Credits | 36 |
*Note: Completion of 150 on-ground, supervised hours is required in each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively at the same facility.
**Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues, a graduate-level course, replaced Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology in both BSN and MSN degree requirements as of January 2011.
Please note: Graduate credits that were earned more than seven years prior to a student's enrollment date may not be applied to either the MSN degree or certificate without the permission of the Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing.
About the MSN Program
Credits:
36
Estimated Cost of Degree:
$18,384* – $24,396
Based on:
- $50 application fee
- $668 per credit
- $298 graduation audit fee
Excludes books or other fees
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*estimated cost for graduates of the University’s RN-BSN program who complete nine graduate credits as part of the RN-BSN program.
Format:
Courses Entirely Online
Transfer Credits:
Up to 12 Credits
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Vi-Anne Antrum, DNP
"I was able to understand and build on the foundation that I already had to be able to serve people better."
