Master of Science in Nursing

Students in the Master of Science Degree in Nursing program learn to become effective nursing educators and leaders.

The Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) program offers three specialized tracks: administration, education, and clinical nurse leader.

 

Our expert faculty, interactive online courses and small class sizes will help hone your professional communication and collaboration skills to improve health care outcomes. Our curriculum includes specialty courses related to your chosen track, and core courses in evidence-based practice, leadership, technology innovation in health care and health care policy.

 

Designed to Work Around your Schedule and Needs

This graduate degree program is dedicated to meeting your professional and career needs in a flexible, caring, educational environment.

• Complete program requires only six semesters, with classes beginning fall semester.
• Part-time, blended learning format allows you to continue working while you earn your degree. Students enroll in two 10-week courses simultaneously each semester. Each course meets three times on campus with the remainder of the learning taking place via an interactive online environment.
• Smaller class sizes provide more individualized learning and optimal professional opportunities.
• A relevant practicum and an integrative project related to your chosen specialty area are the culminating experiences in the MSN program. Apply knowledge and skills while completing relevant projects that will enhance your work environments and experiences with local health care organizations.
• Proven cohort model enables you to build lasting relationships with other students and professionals and provides ongoing support you need to stay on track.

Program Format

You choose the specialized program track that best meets your interests and needs: nursing administration, nursing education or clinical nurse leader. Each program combines a variety of the highest academic courses related to your speciality track with evidence-based practice, global health care policy, leadership and nursing informatics. In the final phase of your program, you will complete a practicum experience and integrative project related to your chosen area of specialty. Four of the required MSN courses apply as credit toward the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree if you continue your education at Mount St. Joseph University.

 

To learn more about admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program, read the admission requirements.

 

Program Facilities

Click below to view our Nursing Skills Lab and other facilities and equipment at MSJ. 

Get Started

If you’re ready to take the next step in advancing your career, fill out this form and a counselor from our School of Health Sciences will be in touch shortly.

 

Accreditation

Mount St. Joseph University is authorized to offer nursing degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctorate levels by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The University receives its regional accreditation from:

     The Higher Learning Commission 
     230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
     Chicago, IL 60604
     800-621-7440  

To learn more, contact: Higher Learning Commission.
Copies of the University’s accreditation can be obtained through the Office of the President.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Magelin pre-licensure programs at Mount St. Joseph University are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (Certificate of Approval)* Ohio Board of Nursing 17 South High Street Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43215-7410 614-466-3947 FAX: 614-466-0388 http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Mount St. Joseph is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). 

Leadership

Kristin Clephane DNP, RN, CPN
Associate Professor, MSN/DNP Program Director