Master of Science in Nursing, MSN - APRN

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Now accepting applications for Fall 2025

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is offered online and addresses the most contemporary aspects of expert clinical practice and in-depth knowledge and experience in leadership, health systems design and evaluation, evidence-based practice, health policy, and applied research.

Our primary care program addresses the challenges facing today's healthcare provider through enhanced learning in Telehealth, integrated behavioral health assessment and management across all focus areas and content to prepare advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

During the program, a few courses require a visit to campus for a multi-day learning intensive. Graduates of the program will be awarded the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and are prepared to sit for the certification exam and assume the role of an advanced practice nurse.

MSN Focus Areas

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall

NRDNP 838 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NRDNP 856A Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning A
3
NRDNP 860 Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics 4
Semester Total 10

Year 1, Spring

NRDNP 856B Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning B
3
NRDNP 842 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 4
NRDNP 846 Frameworks for Leadership 3
Semester Total 10

Year 1, Summer

NRDNP 864 Advanced Care Management I 6
NRDNP 830 Applied Health Care Economics & Finance 3
Semester Total 9

Year 2, Fall

NRDNP 865 Advanced Care Management II 6
NRDNP 873 Scientific Underpinnings 3
NRDNP 836 Informatics in Health Care Delivery 3
Semester Total 12

Year 2, Spring

NRDNP 866 Advanced Care Management III 6
NRDNP 858 Evidenced Based Practice, Quality, & Safety 3
NRPHD 708 Advanced Health Policy & Advocacy 3
Semester Total 12

Year 2, Summer

NRDNP 848B Role Practicum 7
Semester Total 7
Curriculum Total 60

Year 1, Fall

NRDNP 836 Informatics in Health Care Delivery 3
NRDNP 830 Applied Health Care Economics & Finance 3
Semester Total 6

Year 1, Spring

NRDNP 846 Frameworks for Leadership 3
NRPHD 708 Advanced Health Policy & Advocacy 3
Semester Total 6

Year 1, Summer

NRDNP 860 Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics 4
Semester Total 4

Year 2, Fall

NDRNP 838 Advanced Pathophysiology 3
NRDNP 856A Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning A
3
Semester Total 6

Year 2, Spring

NRDNP 856B Advanced Clinical Assessment & Reasoning B
3
NRDNP 842 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 3
Semester Total 6

Year 2, Summer

NRDNP 864 Advanced Care Management I 6
Semester Total 6

Year 3, Fall

NRDNP 865 Advanced Care Management II 6
NRDNP 873 Scientific Underpinnings 3
Semester Total 9

Year 3, Spring

NRDNP 866 Advanced Care Management III 6
NRDNP 858 Evidenced Based Practice, Quality, & Safety 3
Semester Total 9

Year 3, Summer

NRDNP 848B Role Practicum 7
Semester Total 7
Curriculum Total 59

Admissions

Prepare to empower patients and promote evidence-based care. Look toward the next stage by applying to one of the College of Nursing’s degree or certificate programs.

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