Master's in Nursing (MSN) Degree Programs

A master's in nursing (MSN) degree prepares nurses to provide direct and indirect care to diverse groups of people in a variety of health care. Master’s in nursing degree programs prepare nurses to specialize in advanced practice areas such as:

• Clinical nurse specialist
• Nurse practitioner
• Certified registered nurse anesthetist
• Certified nurse midwife
• Case management nurse
• Nurse educator
• Nurse administrator

Additionally, master’s in nursing degree programs are the foundation for future nursing education such as doctoral studies (PhD in Nursing).

Attending online master’s in nursing degree programs

One of the most convenient ways to earn your master’s in nursing degree is through an accredited online nursing degree program.  Online master’s in nursing degrees offer most coursework online, but some may require students to complete a clinical practicum at a local health care facility.

Admission requirements for nursing master's degree programs vary a great deal between schools. A BSN degree from an accredited nursing school or an RN license is required by most schools, but some schools may admit students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field. Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), college transcripts, letters of reference, and an essay may also be required, depending on the school you choose.

Earn Your Master's in Nursing Degree Online

Explore Online Master's in Nursing Degree Programs
Explore accredited online Master's in Nursing degree programs or post graduate nursing certificate programs and request additional information about requirements, tuition, financial aid, and start dates directly from nursing schools offering programs that match your interests:

Walden University

Online

Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track
• M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - RN Track
• M.S. in Management - Healthcare Management

University of Phoenix

Campus

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing
• M.S. in Nursing/Health Care Education
• M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration

Campus Locations:

Online

Keiser University

Campus

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Programs:

• Nursing, MS

Campus Locations:

Fort Lauderdale

Grand Canyon University

Campus

Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics (Bridge)
• M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics
• M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)

Campus Locations:

Phoenix

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Campus

Take the first step toward advancing your nursing career. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers a highly respected degree coupled with clinical learning experience in your local area.

Programs:

• Master of Science in Nursing

Campus Locations:

Addison

The College Network

Online

Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE Accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at 1/2 the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

Programs:

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

Saint Xavier University

Campus

Saint Xavier University is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive university focused on the liberal arts, and offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students across the country.

Programs:

• MSN in Clinical Leadership
• MSN in Executive Leadership

Campus Locations:

Chicago