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Specialized Fields of Nursing Require MSN Degrees

Nurses Seek CRNA, Educator, and Nurse Practitioner Degrees

Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees are usually attached to field sub-specialties, such as Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner, among others. MSN programs typically require at least two years of advanced studies. Programs target specialized know-how, both on academic as well as clinical levels.

By some accounts nurses with advanced degrees are theoretically in demand in the next couple of decades. The well-publicized nursing shortage transcends job level and is just as rooted to shortages within nursing administration and education as it is to entry-level positions.

How to Find a MSN Program

Candidates shopping for a MSN program are likely looking for a specific field sub-specialty. Students are advised to pursue programs that first and foremost offer the degree for which they are looking. Beyond this programs may be compared and contrasted for cost, reputation, curriculum and length of time to finish. Brick and mortar universities with a strong medical school often offer an assortment of advanced nursing degrees.

Online programs are one of the newer means by which to earn a MSN. Students study at their own pace with the least interruption to career and family life. Online nursing programs may require a brief period of clinical work, but the balance of coursework may be completed online. Because of the limitations in an online degree, advanced nursing specialties may be limited in a distance-learning paradigm.

MSN programs often have a list of prerequisites that include coursework and GPA, at the very minimum. Applicants will also generally be required to hold a BSN degree and have worked as an RN in a clinical setting for a certain number of years to be considered.

Entry-Level MSN Degree Programs

Candidates with a non-nursing Bachelor’s degree, and with no previous nursing experience might have the option at some schools to apply for entry-level MSN degrees. These are often called “accelerated” nursing programs. Candidates must be highly motivated to play “catch-up” with RN licensure and to quickly get on board with specialized material contained in the MSN curriculum.

Costs of Advanced Nursing Degrees

Stiffer tuitions are part of the graduate degree realm. Tuition repayment programs, federal and state financial aid, and even attractive scholarships for nurses offer a wide array of assistance.

A Wide Range of Opportunities

Our nursing program database contains a wide range of online MSN programs, including:

Purdue University Global

• MS - DNP Executive Leader
• MS - DNP Path (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
• MS - Nursing
• MS - Nursing: Adult Gerontology Practitioner
• MS - Nursing: Executive Leader
• MS - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
• MS - Nursing: Nurse Educator
• MS - Nursing: Nurse Informatics
• Master of Health Information Management

Capella University

• MHA - Health Administration
• MHA - Health Care Informatics
• MHA - Health Care Leadership
• MHA - Health Care Operations
• MPH - Public Health
• MS - Applied Research
• MS - Emergency Management
• MS - Health Care Security
• MS - Sport Psychology
• MSN - Care Coordination (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - Diabetes Nursing (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - Nurse Educator (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - Nursing Informatics (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - RN-to-MSN Care Coordination (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - RN-to-MSN Diabetes Nursing (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - RN-to-MSN Nurse Educator (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics (CCNE-accredited)
• MSN - RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Admin (CCNE-accredited)

South University

• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Administrator
• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Educator
• Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics
• RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (RN-MSN)
• RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Administrator
• RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nurse Educator
• RN to Master of Science in Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics
• RN to Master of Science with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner

Walden University

• Master of Healthcare Administration - General
• Master of Public Health - General
• MS - Health Informatics: General
• MS - Human Services: General Program
• Master of Public Administration - Emergency Management
• Master of Public Administration - Health Policy
• Master of Public Policy - Emergency Management
• Master of Public Policy - Health Policy
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Education
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Informatics
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track - Leadership and Management
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track - Education
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track - Informatics
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track - Leadership and Management
• MBA - Healthcare Management
• MS - Clinical Research Administration: General
• MS - Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management: Emergency Management
• MS - Criminal Justice: Emergency Management
• MS - Human Services: Criminal Justice
• MS - Human Services: Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
• MS - Human Services: Human Services Administration
• MS - Human Services: Public Health
• MS - Human Services: Social Policy Analysis and Planning
• MS - Psychology: Crisis Management & Response

Grand Canyon University

• Master of Public Health
• MS - Health Care Informatics
• MSN - Public Health
• Master of Public Administration - Health Care Management
• MBA - Health Systems Management
• MBA and MSN - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge)
• MBA and MSN - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (dual degree)
• MS - Health Care Administration
• MSN - Health Care Informatics
• MSN - Health Care Informatics (Bridge)
• MSN - Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge)
• MSN - Nursing Education
• MSN - Nursing Education (Bridge)
• MSN - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
• MSN - Public Health (Bridge)

Norwich University

• MSN - Nursing Educator
• MSN - Nursing Administration

Liberty University

• Master of Gerontology Studies - Global Studies: Practicum
• MPH - Global Health
• MS - Exercise Science: Nutrition
• MSN - Nursing Administration
• MA: Human Services: Health & Wellness
• Master of Gerontology Studies - Global Studies (Thesis)
• MBA - Healthcare
• MPH - Health Promotion
• MPH - Nutrition
• MS - Exercise Science: Clinical
• MS - Exercise Science: Community Physical Activity
• MS - Exercise Science: Human Performance
• MSN - Nurse Educator

Maryville University

• Master of Science in Nursing
• MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
• MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• MSN in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• MSN in Pediatric (Primary Care) Nurse Practitioner

Wilkes University

• Rn to MS in Nursing Education
• RN to MS Nurse Executive
• RN to MS Nursing Informatics

More Nursing Masters Programs

We have a broad array of exciting online programs available in our database.

• MS in Healthcare Informatics - Adelphia University
• MHA - Executive Master of Health Administration - Milken Institute School of Public Health
• MHA - Masters in Public Health Administration - Milken Institute School of Public Health
• MS Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader - Southern New Hampshire University
• MSM Emergency Management - Southern New Hampshire University
• Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management - Northeastern University D'Amore-McKim School of Business
• Master of Public Health - The University of Arizona Mel & Edin Zuckerman College of Public Health
• Master of Science in Health Informatics - The University of Illinois at Chicago
• Healthcare MBA - The George Washington Unversity
• Online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - Bradley University
• Online Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (RN to MSN) - Bradley University
• Master of Health Administration - Ohio University
• Master of Business Administration, Health Care - Ohio University
• MS, Health Informatics - University of Miami Online
• Master of Science in Human Services - Argosy University
• Sports-Exercise Psychology (MA) - Argosy University
• MBA, Health Care Administration - Northcentral University
• Master of Public Health - University of Southern California
• Master of Health Administration - University of Cincinati
• Master of Health Informatics - University of Cincinati
• Master, Healthcare Administration and Management - Colorado State University Global Campus
• MA, Emergency Management Leadership - Adler University
• MBA, Health Care Management - Saint Leo University
• MA Health Care Administration - Ashford University
• Master of Arts in Human Services - University of the Rockies
• Master of Arts in Human Services, Mental Health Administration Specialization - University of the Rockies

To see a complete up-to-date listing of these educational opportunities, please check our listings

Graduate Certificates

Specialty nursing certificate programs may offer additional career advancement opportunities.

• Post Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner - South University
• Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner - South University
• Post Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator - South University
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management - The University of Illinois at Chicago
• Post MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Maryville University
• Post MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Maryville University
• Post MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Maryville University
• Post MSN Pediatric (Primary Care) Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Maryville University
• Grad Cert, Global Health - Liberty University
• Grad Cert, Health Promotions - Liberty University
• Grad Cert, Healthcare Management - Liberty University
• Grad Cert, Nutrition - Liberty University

To see a complete up-to-date listing of currently available certificat programs in our database, please click here.