Master of Science in Nursing | Rasmussen University

Master of Science in Nursing | Rasmussen University
Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Online
Field Experience
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
Online
Field Experience
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP)
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Online MSN Degree Made for Working Nurses
Online courses combined with local practicums give you the flexibility and experience you need to confidently pursue your goals.
Your nursing talents and passions are unique, which is why we designed our flexible MSN program with your choice of specializations.
MSN specializations:
Nursing Leadership and Administration
Nursing Education
Healthcare Technology, Simulation and Informatics
MSN-NP specializations:
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Multiple start dates per year and no GRE
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requirement
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help qualified applicants get going right away.
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Empowered Learning
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Online Empowered Learning courses allow you to learn by doing real-world projects, manage your pace and stay connected with faculty and peers.
Online Courses + Practicum Experience
Online curriculum helps you balance work, life and family. Practicum experiences allow you to apply your new skills in your own community.
Expand Your Nursing Network
Build meaningful relationships and experiences with your faculty and peers, both within your specialization and with other nursing leaders in the MSN program.
Graduate Nursing Education You Can Build On
MSN Credits
48
MSN Nurse Practitioner Credits
69
MSN Programs to Meet Your Goals
You are a licensed nurse, have your BSN degree and are ready for the graduate level. Our MSN and DNP programs are designed to help you start and continue advancing your education until you’ve reached your goals.
At the MSN level, you can choose between three professional leadership specializations or pursue your Nurse Practitioner credential with the choice of four specializations. If your goals include a Doctoral degree, our MSN program creates a clear path to your DNP.
Already have your MSN or DNP? Expand your leadership skills or pursue a new specialization with a Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate.
MSN Program Details
MSN Nurse Practitioner Program Details
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate Program Details
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate Nurse Practitioner Program Details
DNP Program Details
Access to Mentor Minds
Join our thriving nursing network of over 19,500 nursing alumni and 600 nursing faculty.
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Gain access to faculty and alumni who have been where you are now and where you are headed in your career. You will have supporters on your team who can help you navigate your practicums, offer insights from their experiences and connect you with others in their own network.
Support to Make It Work
From clinical practicum coordinator and experienced faculty to 24/7 technical support and an academic advisor, you’ll have support throughout the program. The clinical practicum coordinator will help you find and secure your clinical site. And, when it comes to research, you’ll have a nursing-specific librarian to work with through all our available resources.
"My favorite part of online teaching is the ability to reach students who otherwise may not have gone back to school because of their work schedules or other life commitments. I love being part of their journey!"
Mary Englert, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNE
Program Curriculum Chair, School of Nursing, Rasmussen University
The master's degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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As of July 14, 2021, Rasmussen University had 8,524 students enrolled in School of Nursing programs. As of June 30, 2021, Rasmussen University had 19,539 nursing alumni. This number represents the total number of those who graduated from a School of Nursing program between March 20, 2006, and June 30, 2021. For the spring quarter of 2021 (April - June), Rasmussen University had 603 full-time and adjunct nursing faculty.
Completion time is dependent on the number of courses completed each term.
Tuition for the MSN program is $290 per credit; excludes MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations. Students in all programs must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing of $290 per credit. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. MSN (Leadership & Administration and Healthcare Technology, Simulation & Informatics specializations) tuition and fees breakdown: $13,920 in tuition + $3,400 in fees = $17,320 in tuition and fees. MSN Nursing Education specialization cost breakdown: $13,920 in tuition + 3,600 in fees = $17,520 in estimated total tuition and fees. Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Estimated tuition and fees breakdown for PMHNP specialization: 28 core MSN credits at $290 per credit ($8,120) plus 41 Nurse Practitioner specialization credits at $915 per credit ($37,515) and $5,045 in fees = $50,680 estimated total tuition and fees.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP),
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP) specializations starting around an estimated $51,130 in tuition and fees.
Program availability varies by state. Please see Rasmussen University catalog for details.
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).