These graduate programs at the School of Nursing are geared toward prospective students who have broad academic interests in an MS-Nursing degree. We offer an on-campus Entry to Nursing Program, as well as a number of distance-based, online master’s programs that blend asynchronous and synchronous weekly learning experiences with in-person, hands-on experiences to prepare students for their advanced practice specialty roles
Master of Science Entry to Nursing Program (MS-EN)
The Master of Science Entry to Nursing Program (MS-EN) is a five-semester, on-campus, direct-entry program that prepares students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields for clinical nursing careers. This revised Master of Science Entry to Nursing Program, opening in 2024, builds on the humanities and sciences using reflection and experiential learning. The program revision is based on nearly two decades of success with students from other careers preparing for clinical nursing in our current complex health care systems.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Program
The distance-based, online master’s in nursing AG-ACNP program prepares students for clinical practice providing care for adult and geriatric patients. Students are empowered to alleviate patient and family suffering and facilitate ethical decision-making in complex care settings.
The distance-based, online master’s in nursing FNP program prepares students to manage care for individuals and families in primary care settings. Upon graduation, students will have the competencies to assess and manage common acute and chronic illnesses, promote health and wellness, and prevent disease.
Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NM/WHNP) Program
The distance-based, online master’s in nursing NM/WHNP program prepares students to provide primary care to individuals across the lifespan as well as during the labor, birth and postpartum periods; manage sexual and reproductive health and gynecologic health; provide family planning services and preconception care; and manage the care of newborns up to one month. Midwives provide care for all individuals who seek midwifery care, inclusive of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
The distance-based, online master’s in nursing WHNP program prepares students to provide primary and reproductive care to individuals throughout the lifespan. Students will acquire the clinical competencies to manage the care of an individual’s normal obstetrical and gynecological needs.
