The Marshall University of Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers advanced education and training for professional nurses like yourself. The purpose of the program is to provide registered nurses to become advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in a variety of healthcare settings.
The MSN degree at Marshall University focuses on 5 specialization areas. Three of the areas of emphasis are available in-person.
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Application)
- Nurse Midwifery (Cooperative program with Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Cooperative program with Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia)
And two 100% online areas of emphasis:
- Nursing Administration (Apply through the online portal.)
- Nursing Education (Apply through the online portal.)
For more info on the Post Master’s Certificate Options.
The MSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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The M.S.N. program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Develop expertise in a specialized area or in the administration of clinical services.
Preceptorship positions available at local and regional hospitals to experience anything you may encounter.
The employment outlook for nurses continues to be very positive. As a nurse with an advanced degree, you will have the chance to work alongside highly trained practitioners s in a variety of settings ranging from hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, educational institutions, government agencies and many more.
Currently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the median pay for a nurse practitioner or nurse midwife to be above $100,000 per year with an employment outlook for nursing majors set to grow at 26% over the next decade. Growth will occur primarily because of an increased emphasis on preventive care and demand for healthcare services from an aging population, according to BLS.
- Hospital or Doctors Office Administration
- Professor of Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner
- Healthcare Policy
Admission Requirements
Applicants should follow the admissions process described in this catalog or at the Graduate University Admissions website: www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply/.
Students must also submit a separate application to the M.S.N. program, which is linked at: www.marshall.edu/nursing/degrees/marshall-university-master-of-science-in-nursing/admission/.
Application Deadlines for the M.S.N. program by Track:
- Online Nursing Administration Track (MSN- NA)
- Online Nursing Education Track (MSN- NE)
Applications to these program tracks (MSN-NA, MSN-NE) are on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they become complete with all supporting materials. This process will continue until the class is filled; therefore, it benefits applicants to complete their applications early. Completed applications will be accepted no later than December 1st for the Spring semester and August 1st for the Fall semester. At present we are using the Liaison Nursing CAS System for admission for the Online Nursing Administration and Online Nursing Education programs. Required for admission is an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
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Students applying to the Online Nursing Administration or Online Nursing Education tracks, must submit a separate application to the Liaison Nursing CAS system in addition to an application to Marshall University and Marshall University's School of Nursing. NursingCAS | Applicant Login Page Section
- Online Family Nurse Practitioner Track (FNP). Synchronous and asynchronous courses. One required trip to Marshall University's main campus for an immersion skills experience.
- Online Family Nurse Practitioner-Post-Master Certificate (PMC-FNP). Synchronous and asynchronous courses. One required trip to Marshall University's main campus for an immersion skills experience.
- Shenandoah Cooperative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track (PMHNP)*
- Shenandoah Cooperative Midwifery Track (MW)*
Applicants for the FNP, PMC-FNP, PMHNP, and MW will receive priority consideration, with submission of completed applications and all required supporting materials by the priority deadlines of September 15th for the Spring semester and February 15th for the Fall semester. Completed applications submitted after the priority deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis only if openings remain in these program tracks, but no later than December 1st for the Spring semester and August 1st for the Fall semester. Required for admission is an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
* There is no PMC-PMHNP or PMC-MW through Marshall University with Shenandoah.
The nursing program is available to a limited number of qualified applicants. Admission is determined on a competitive basis. To be eligible for regular admission to the program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. (Accredited program requirement is waived for students graduating from an international school of nursing.)
- Undergraduate course credit for 3 semester hours of basic statistics with a grade of “C” or better.
- Undergraduate course credit for 3 semester hours of basic research with a grade of “C” or better.
- Evidence of a current unencumbered license as a registered nurse in a U.S. jurisdiction. Verification form is included in the MSN application package.
- Scholastic achievement as evidenced by an overall undergraduate/graduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
- It is strongly recommended that all MSN students have two years of full-time nursing practice prior to application to the program. Those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on an individual basis.
- Midwifery and psychiatric mental health applicants must have an interview with Shenandoah University faculty prior to the application deadline.
For more information on specific requirements, visit https://www.marshall.edu/nursing/degrees/marshall-university-master-of-science-in-nursing/admission/.