Master of Science in Nursing
At a Glance
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares graduates to be advanced practitioners at the forefront of healthcare, serving in a variety of roles.
The curriculum is predicated on the belief that professional nursing is an art and a science incorporating theory, research and clinical practice. All students enrolled in the MSN program share a core curriculum. Specialty areas, with the exception of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program, require 36 credits. Two- and three-year study options are available.
If your ultimate goal is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), learn about our DNP-Post Baccalaureate Entry program.
Our Advantages
Highlights of recent graduates:
- Demonstrate pass rates higher than the national average on certification exams
- Enjoy 98% job placement rate (those who pursue employment following graduation)
- Earn starting salaries ranging from $55,000 to $115,000
Jefferson Nursing graduate students:
- Take online or combination online/on-site courses
- Access a large number of resources at Scott Memorial Library, including online journals, textbooks, multimedia and clinical databases
- Learn from professionals who are active in clinical practice and research, are regularly published in prestigious journals and serve as leaders in state and national organizations
Interested in serving as a preceptor for graduate nursing students? Please complete our brief survey.
Our MSN Programs
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Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Family-Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Nursing Education: Academic Nursing
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Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Transformative Systems Leadership
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Women's Health – Gender Related Nurse Practitioner
Further your Career Post-Master's Degree Certificates Program
An 18-credit Post-Master's Certificate option is available in all nurse practitioner specialty areas.
- Nurse Practitioner