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Program Overview

The Marshall University of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers advanced education and training for professional nurses like yourself. The purpose of the program is to provide registered nurses to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in a variety of healthcare settings.

The MSN degree at Marshall University focuses on 5 specialization areas. Three of the areas of emphasis are available in-person.

And two 100% online areas of emphasis:

For more info on the Post Master’s Certificate Options.

The MSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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Program Highlights
Accreditation

The M.S.N. program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Specialization

Develop expertise in a specialized area or in the administration of clinical services.

Interactive Preceptorships

Preceptorship positions available at local and regional hospitals to experience anything you may encounter.

Featured Courses
NUR 642 - Organizational Dynamics in Nursing
Focus is upon the organization dynamics as they apply to the nurse manager in health care delivery systems.
NUR 622 - Advanced Physical Assessment
Introduction to knowledge and skills essential for comprehensive health assessments, analysis of data, formulation of diagnoses, development of therapeutic plans and implementation of health promotion and maintenance activities.
NUR 616 - Curriculum Development in Nursing
Introduces the various components in the curriculum development process. Emphasis is on philosophy, objectives, curriculum designs and program evaluation. Factors influencing curriculum development implementing evaluation and nursing curriculum patterns are examined.
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Career Opportunities
The employment outlook for nurses continues to be very positive. As a nurse with an advanced degree, you will have the chance to work alongside highly trained practitioners s in a variety of settings ranging from hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, educational institutions, government agencies and many more. Currently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the median pay for a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife to be above $100,000 per year with an employment outlook for nursing majors set to grow at 26% over the next decade. Growth will occur primarily because of an increased emphasis on preventive care and demand for healthcare services from an aging population, according to BLS.
  • Hospital or Doctors Office Administration
  • Professor of Nursing
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Healthcare Policy
Admission Information

The nursing program is available to a limited number of qualified applicants. Admission is determined on a competitive basis. To be eligible for regular admission to the program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. (Accredited program requirement is waived for students graduating from an international school of nursing.)
  2. Undergraduate course credit for 3 semester hours of basic statistics with a grade of “C” or better.
  3. Undergraduate course credit for 3 semester hours of basic research with a grade of “C” or better.
  4. Evidence of a current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in a U.S. jurisdiction. Verification form is included in the MSN application package.
  5. Scholastic achievement as evidenced by an overall undergraduate/graduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
  6. It is strongly recommended that all MSN students have two years of full-time nursing practice prior to application to the program. Those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on an individual basis.
  7. Midwifery and psychiatric mental health applicants must have an interview with Shenandoah University faculty prior to the application deadline.

For more information on specific requirements, visit https://www.marshall.edu/nursing/degrees/marshall-university-master-of-science-in-nursing/admission/.

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