MSN/Nurse Administration
Master of Science in Nursing
Next session begins JAN 12. Some program start times may vary.
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Overview
Approx. program length:
21 months to 3 years
* Length varies based on location and program concentration.
Credits:
36-48
Take your nursing experience further
No matter which stage of life patients are in, nurses play an important role in the delivery of healthcare. You help save lives, decode medical jargon, support families and comfort patients. You work in hospitals, clinics, classrooms, labs or living rooms. Now that you’re an experienced nurse, it may be time to move into the next phase of your career. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) can help.
Our on-campus and online MSN courses are aligned with leading industry organizations, such as the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Programs prepare nurses for leadership roles in a variety of specialties, including:
- Nurse Administration — Learn how to coach other nurses, lead during organizational change and step into the business side of nursing
- Nurse Education — Influence the future of nursing and healthcare by teaching in a variety of educational settings
- Informatics — Understand how to use data to inform decisions and improve patient outcomes
- Family Nurse Practitioner* — Provide primary and specialty medical care to patients and enjoy greater autonomy in your nursing practice
* The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty has pre-verification, clinical hour and residency requirements. Program requirements vary in California.
All of our MSN program specialty areas help prepare students to sit for national certification exams, and most can be completed in less than two years.
Specialize your MSN
Nursing Bridge Program
If you have an active RN license and a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, our Nursing Bridge Program helps experienced nurses like you earn your MSN degree — saving you time and money. You’ll start with three BSN courses and then move into the program specialty that fits your career goals.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
Courses
Course length:
6 weeks*
* Course lengths vary for the MSN/FNP concentrationTotal credits required:
36-48
Max. number of transfer credits:
6
Requirements and prerequisites
You’ll need 36 credits to complete this program (48 for MSN/FNP). These may be earned through a combination of required and elective courses and up to six transfer credits.
View additional requirements for licensure.
View the Nursing Program Handbook.
Transfer credits
Earn your degree faster by transferring eligible college credits. Contact an enrollment representative at 844.YES.UOPX for more information.
Careers & Outcomes
Networking opportunities
Access powerful networking tools through our PhoenixLinkTM career services platform. Take advantage of personal career coaching. Search and apply for jobs, or make your resumé visible to employers. And connect with employers and alumni through career fairs and mixers. It’s all about connections. And we help you make them.
Accreditation
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
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What sets us apart?
When you choose our Master of Science in Nursing program, you can:
Earn your MSN faster
Most of our MSN program specialties can be completed in about 21 months by taking one 6-week course at a time.
Gain credentials
Specialty areas prepare you to sit for national nursing certification exams.
Save time and money
Our Nursing Bridge Program helps RNs with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field earn their MSN in about two years.
Take the next step
It’s time to let your education prepare you for the next phase of your career. You’ve got the will. And, by taking one course at a time toward a Master of Science in Nursing degree, you’ve got the way.
Or call 844.YES.UOPX for more details.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs at University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation). Some programs have additional requirements, such as field experiences, clinical components or residencies.
Contact Hours
A Contact Hour is the measuring unit used by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to quantify approved learning and professional service activities. One Contact Hour equals one 60-minute instructional hour of an approved learning activity that is devoted to transmitting new or transferable knowledge. Each course consists of five instructional hours, so each course awards five Contact Hours.
RN to BSN and MSN
Current RN license required.
These degree programs include clinical courses or a practicum, which may not be completed in certain states. Please check with a University enrollment representative.
MSN/FNP
This program is available in select locations in Arizona and California. Please check with a University enrollment representative for more information. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C) credential.
