School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

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Earn a master’s degree in nursing

Registered nurses with a BSN: Take the next step in your nursing career.

A master’s degree gives you more job options and earning power. Take on pivotal roles where you can improve health care services.

Available in a flexible, online/hybrid format.

Degree options

Take the path for you. Choose one of three options within the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.

Formats:

  • Practice Leadership: Online (online classes)
  • Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Online (online classes) 
  • Family Nurse Practitioner: Hybrid (seated and online classes)
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Hybrid (seated and online classes)

All options are CCNE-accredited.

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Option
Adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner
Gain experience in managing the health of adult patients, from young adults to senior citizens.
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Option
Family nurse practitioner

Prepare, evaluate and treat patients of all ages as a health care provider.

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Option
Practice leadership
Share your clinical expertise. Lead healthcare teams and find innovative ideas to enhance your patients' quality of care.
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Option
Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
Determine treatment plans for psychiatric needs and steer patients toward mental wellness.

Why earn a master's in nursing (MSN) at Missouri State?

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Great quality, affordable cost

Our accredited master’s degree has one of the lowest costs in the region.

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Flexible classes

Keep working while you earn your degree. The NE and PHL options are available fully online. The FNP option has seated and online courses.

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Boost your career

Move up in your nursing field. A master’s degree qualifies you for better jobs and a higher salary.

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Learn from experts

Your faculty are nursing professionals and experts. They have clinical experience along with published research.

Job rates

100%

Job placement rate for family nurse practitioners.
Rankings

#2

Best online master’s in nursing degree programs in 2020.
Source: GradReports.com
Rankings

#8

Best master's in nursing (MSN) schools.
Source: GradReports.com
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Careers and outcomes
Explore your potential career paths
Teach, administer or work hands-on in high-level nursing roles.

Ethics

Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.

Accreditation

The BSN, MSN, DNP and  post-master's Health Educator and Population Health certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Approval

Missouri State Board of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (four-year BSN).

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Bring college credit with you to MSU

Helping you succeed

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Find support for your education

Distinguished Merit Award for Student Nursing Organization.
Student opportunities

Get involved on and off campus

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