Online Master's Degree in Nursing Science

MS in Nursing (RN Required)

The Master of Science in Nursing program is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses. It is also designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. The program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting.

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Offered by: University of Phoenix

M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track

This online program focuses on developing leaders and educators to fill critical roles in nursing. Based on educational and professional guidelines from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, this program uses nationally known experts to help you acquire the knowledge to educate nursing students, staff and patients–and prepare for current and future career opportunities. The program is available to RNs with a BSN, ADN, or Diploma.

Specializations

• Education
• Leadership and Management
• Nursing Informatics

Offered by: Walden University

MS in Nursing

While a bachelor's degree may qualify you for many nursing positions, some nursing career paths require a master's degree�especially for leadership positions that offer higher income potential. Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing allows you to study online and earn the credentials to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles. Specializations include nurse administrator, nurse educator, and informatics.

Offered by: Kaplan University

MS in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education

Graduates of the Nursing Education concentration are qualified to work in classroom and practice settings to educate, prepare and mentor current and future nurses. They can:

• Teach in hospitals as Nurse Educators, Staff Development Coordinators, or Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Teach in doctor's offices and other healthcare organizations -- wherever patient education is needed.
• Teach at the university level as an Instructor or Assistant Professor.
• Work in elementary, middle, and high schools as a School Nurse.

Graduates can also go on to acquire specialized education credentials such as Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator or Board Certified Nurse Educator.

Offered by: Herzing University

RN to MS in Nursing - Regis University (Licensed RNs only)

Through the RN to MS in Nursing program, learners can earn as many as 62-credit hours of undergraduate general education coursework and six hours of graduate-level coursework using The College Network's CLMs, saving time and money. Upon completion of each undergraduate CLM, earn college credit (test out) by passing end-of-course college equivalancy exams such as CLEP, DSST, or the Excelsior College Examination. Upon completion of graduate level CLMs, comprehensive exams are taken to earn college credit. These credits are then transferred, and learners complete the remaining portion of the program, including online courses, directly through Regis University.

Offered by: The College Network

Nursing (RN-MSN)

The RN to MSN curriculum at South University is designed for experienced registered nurses with the leadership potential and personal motivation to meet the needs and demands of the MSN degree program. Students entering this program are registered nurses without a bachelor's degree, but with a minimum of two years of full-time nursing practice as registered nurses.

The South University RN to MSN curriculum incorporates adult learning principles and recognizes prior academic course work, continuing education and clinical expertise. This program delivers an intensive, streamlined course of study that awards both a BSN and an MSN upon completion.

As students work their way through the BSN portion of the program, they will focus on professionalism in healthcare delivery and learn about innovative healthcare concepts. In the MSN portion, students will have the opportunity to focus on the Nurse Educator specialization.

Offered by: South University - Campus

M.S. in Nursing - Education

This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The MS in Nursing Education Specialization prepares you to become a nurse educator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practice; and nurse education. This is a perfect program for RNs with BSNs who want to become nurse educators. WGU programs are CCNE accredited.

Offered by: Western Governors University

Masters of Science in Nursing

This online MSN curriculum includes theory, public policy, research, informative, leadership and ethics. The MSN degree prepares you for nursing roles in education or administration. You will acquire in-depth knowledge and advanced skills in your area of specialization, either nursing administration or nursing education.

Mastery of critical thinking skills will prepare you for leadership roles within a patient-centered health care delivery setting or educational setting. Upon completing this online graduate nursing program, you will have the knowledge and skills in leadership and management to influence nursing practice and health care policy.

Candidates for graduation must satisfactorily complete 42 credits, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher for Saint Joseph's College courses. The 42 credits includes six core curriculum courses, additional courses within the specialty, and two practica within the specialty.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has provided distance education for registered nurses since 1986. The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, Augusta, Maine.

Offered by: St. Joseph's College of Maine

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for registered nurses who want to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge base in preparation for a leadership role or doctoral study. As a learner at the master's level you will develop, test, and evaluate ideas relevant to advanced practice nursing. You will also critically examine concepts and theories in relation to health issues, initiate nursing research, and practice nursing in multiple dynamic roles.
Through the MSN program, learners will develop leadership skills and an understanding of the dynamic health care environment in order to recommend constructive change and systematize ethical, moral, spiritual, and professional concepts into advanced nursing roles. Learners interact with multidisciplinary representatives in multiple practice settings to explore collaborative best practices. Further role development is achieved through extensive sharing of professional experiences in discussion and writing assignments.

Offered by: Olivet Nazarene University - Graduate and Continuing Studies

MSN in Executive Leadership

This program gives nurses the high-level perspective and critical skills needed to manage a nursing department or unit. Coursework covers vital aspects of an administrative role including:assessment and implementation of quality and safety measurements, budgeting, project management, strategic planning and patient communications. The curriculum prepares students for Nurse Executive, Advanced certification exam (NEA-BC).

Offered by: Saint Xavier University

MS Nursing - Case Management

 

With the growing complexities and costs of health care in the United States, the demand for nurses prepared as case managers is accelerating dramatically. Case management is the collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy of patients' options and services. Case management jobs are available in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient and rehabilitation centers, and in home health care. The American Sentinel M.S. Nursing, case management specialization, prepares students to be professional nurse case managers responsible for the advocacy of improving clinical outcomes. This is accomplished by effectively balancing efficiency, patient satisfaction and the cost of delivery. The program is ideal for nurses who want to start their own case management businesses. The specialization teaches nurses to deliver personalized services to patients to improve their care. The nursing leadership program focuses on understanding patient referrals, planning and delivery of care, evaluation of patient results, and the evaluation of overall program effectiveness.

Students graduating with American Sentinel's CCNE-accredited M.S. Nursing, case management specialization, complete 36 credit hours of course work. Students may be eligible to transfer up to 18 credit hours from previous graduate study.

Offered by: American Sentinel University Online

Other Nursing Master's Degree

• Master's Degree in Forensic Nurse
• Master's Degree in LPN
• Master's Degree in Legal Nurse
• Master's Degree in Nursing Science
• Master's Degree in RN to BSN
• Master's Degree in RN to MSN
• Master's Degree in Registered Nurse

Other Top Nursing Schools

• University of Phoenix
• Walden University
• Keiser University
• Grand Canyon University
• Brown Mackie College