Advanced Professional Nurse (MS) - Nurse Leader
Advanced Professional Nurse - Nurse Leader
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
30
Total Credits
30
Time to Completion
4-10 Semesters
Locations
Online
Overview
The Advanced Professional Nurse, M.S. prepares registered nurses for advanced professional roles with the knowledge and skills to lead inclusive, equitable care and education in diverse settings. Designed for working RNs, this 100% online program offers flexible full-time or part-time study, asynchronous coursework, and a personalized practicum experience that supports professional growth and career advancement.
Program Highlights
- Designed for the BS-prepared nurse who wishes to advance their nursing education to the graduate level.
- Graduates will acquire the educational underpinnings for continuing to advance graduate studies at the doctoral level.
- Nurse Educator Emphasis (30 credits)
- Nurse Leader Emphasis (30 credits)
- Dual Emphasis - Nurse Educator & Nurse Leader (42 credits)
- Choose to attend part-time or full-time
Application Requirements
- BA or BSN nursing degree from an NLNAC/CCNE/ACEN accredited school of nursing required or in the final semester of an RN to BS degree completion program by the start of the program (dual enrollment)- this requirement may be appealed for those who hold a bachelor's degree in a closely related field
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale (this requirement may be appealed)
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in at least one state
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
The program is offered exclusively online and is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, IELTS score of 6.5, or Duolingo score of 110 with a Duolingo minimum speaking score of 105 and Duolingo minimum writing score of 105.
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Accreditation:
The Master of Science nursing program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master of Science nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Advanced Professional Nurse MS Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | Rolling | N/A |
| Spring Start | Rolling |
N/A |
| Summer Start | Rolling | N/A |
