Advanced Professional Nurse (MS) - Nurse Educator
Advanced Professional Nurse - Nurse Educator
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
30
Total Credits
30
Time to Completion
4-10 Semesters
Locations
Online
Overview
Graduates are prepared for a variety of advanced professional nursing roles and will possess skills for inclusive and equitable advanced nursing practice in diverse settings.

Program Highlights
- Designed for the BS-prepared nurse who wishes to advance their nursing education to the graduate level.
- Graduates will acquire the educational underpinnings for continuing to advance graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Nurse Educator Emphasis (30 credits)
- Nurse Leader Emphasis (30 credits)
- Dual Emphasis - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leader (42 credits)
Application Requirements
- BA or BSN nursing degree from an NLNAC/CCNE accredited school of nursing preferred or in the final semester of an RN to BS degree completion program by the start of the program (dual enrollment)
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (this requirement may be appealed)
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in at least one state
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Advanced Professional Nurse MS Application Deadlines
U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
Fall Start | Rolling | May 1 |
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Spring Start | Rolling |
September 1 |
Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
Contact Us
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