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A. Programs of Study: Prelicensure

B. Programs of Study: Master's

C. Programs of Study: ADN-MSN

D. Programs of Study: Doctoral

E. Programs of Study: Post-Certificate Master's

F. Programs of Study Post-Master's Certificates

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Master of Science (MSN) Apply Online Now The Generalist Entry Master of Science in Nursing (GEM) with a focus in clinical leadership is designed for students with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree or higher. Students receive a generalist education in nursing at the graduate level and are conferred a Master's degree upon graduation. The advanced practice MSN degree focuses on clinical specialist and nurse practitioner roles. Click the "More" link for more information about MSN degree options.


Doctoral Programs: PhD and DNP Apply Online Now Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) - Online The PhD in Nursing graduate will function as a nurse scientist with expertise in clinical phenomena, the investigative skills of a researcher and the leadership skills for influencing health care systems. A minimum of 70 quarter hours of post-master's graduate study, in addition to a dissertation, is required to earn the PhD degree. The PhD degree can be pursued full or part-time during a regular academic year program. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Online The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate is a doctorally prepared nurse with expertise in outcomes management and is prepared to function as a leader in complex environments. The DNP program is 42 credit hours and can be completed online in two years on a part-time basis. Click on the "More" link for more information.


Certificate Options Apply Online Now Post-Master's Non-Degree Certificate For nurses who already have a master's degree in nursing who wish to specialize in a different clinical area. Post-Master's Non-Degree Certificate Options: Acute Care Adult Family Gerontological Pediatric Psychiatric/Mental Health Post-Certificate Master's For nurses who have a post-baccalaureate certificate in a clinical nursing area who now wish to earn a master's degree in nursing. Post-Certificate Master's Options: Anesthesia Neonatal Pediatric



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