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Nursing, MSN
36
Total Credit Hours
2-3
Years (Avg.)
521.75
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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.

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Areas of Emphasis

Choose from two fully online areas of emphasis: Nursing Administration and Nursing Education.

Accreditation

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

Leadership Focus

Our program focuses on developing leadership skills for advanced roles in healthcare.

Featured Courses
NUR 602 - Theoretical Foundations in Nursing
Explores the theoretical basis for effective leadership in nursing. Emphasis is placed on analysis of leadership, characteristics and behaviors of leaders, and the role of the nurse leader.
NUR 604 - Leadership in Nursing
Explores the theoretical basis for effective leadership in nursing. Emphasis is placed on analysis of leadership, characteristics and behaviors of leaders, and the role of the nurse leader.
NUR 608 - Issues in Health Care
Explores and evaluates concerns germane to contemporary nursing. Focus is upon the role of nursing in addressing health issues affected by social, economic, political and technological forces.
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Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median pay in May 2023 for a nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners is was $129,480. The employment growth this career path for 2022-2032 is projected to be 38%, which is must faster than the national average for careers.

  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Healthcare policy analyst
  • Nurse administrator
  • Nurse educator
  • Nurse practitioner
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Program Contact Information
Bobbie Taylor
304-696-2626
taylor394@marshall.edu
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After working in the field for a year I decided to return to school and completed my MSN in 2 years while also working in the operating room at WVU full-time. Online courses gave me the opportunity to complete my degree, while working.
Amber Sines
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