Master of Science in Nursing Program
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Online Master of Science in Nursing at Beal University
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a graduate degree program* designed to prepare nurses for expanding leadership roles in healthcare and enhance their opportunities for professional advancement. Our Online Masters Degree in Nursing Program prides itself on providing a culture of caring from our undergraduate programs to our graduate programs. Our student-centered learning environment cultivates professional growth and strives to meet each individual student’s learning needs, which in turn fosters student success.
The curriculum was developed with the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation standards. These standards include:
- A Culture of Excellence
- A Culture of Integrity and Accountability
- A Culture of Excellence and Caring
- A Culture of Learning and Diversity
The best way to see if Beal University is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on the Master of Science in Nursing program, class schedules, and financial aid options so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info or Book a Tour.
Your Future in Nursing
The MSN program has two tracks: Nursing Education and Executive Leadership. The curriculum provides the following core classes:
- Advanced Nursing Practice: leading the future of healthcare
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Pathopharmacology
- Health Information management: Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare: a global approach
- MSN Capstone
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Nursing Education Track
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Executive Leadership Track
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Admissions Requirements
Minimum requirements for admission to the Master’s degree program includes:
- A confirmed Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; degree must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and confirmed with official transcripts in English
- Official transcript must contain successfully completed a 300+ level statistics class or equivalent.
b. An unencumbered nursing license
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize the organizational and systems approach to the promotion of high quality, safe and holistic patient care
- Defend methods, tools, performance measures, and standards related to quality, as well as apply principles within an organization
- Apply research outcomes within practice settings, to resolve practice problems, working as a change agent and disseminating results
- Utilizes critical thought to collaborate as a leader and member of inter-professional teams and communities, to manage and coordinate care
- Engage in lifelong personal and professional growth through reflective practice and appreciation of cultural diversity
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Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the program, your Nursing degree can be used as an entry point into multiple careers including:
- Nursing Leadership and Administration
- Nursing Faculty
- Clinical Education
- Care Coordination
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The Beal University Associate Degree in Nursing Program, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Program, and Master’s Degree in Nursing Program are pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA, attention Dr. Teresa Shellenbarger, NLN CNEA Executive Director, no later than January 6, 2025 to [email protected].
The Beal University Master’s Degree in Nursing Program (delivered via distance education) holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. 202-909-2487. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.
* Does not include California
FAQs
As this is a graduate degree program, the length of time it takes to complete will vary based on a number of factors. As it is an online course, you will be able to study and complete assignments in your spare time, from whatever location is most convenient for you.
When taking this program, you can either take the Nursing Education track or the Executive Leadership track. There are core classes you will take regardless of which track you choose, such as Advanced Nursing Practice: Leading the Future of Healthcare, and Health Information Management: Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare.
After completing this program, you will be eligible for career opportunities in community healthcare centers, hospitals, detox centers, schools, nursing homes, and more. The degree serves as a great entry point for you to work in Nursing Leadership and Administration, Nursing Faculty, Clinical Education, Care Coordination, and so much more.