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Master of Science in Nursing

Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs help prepare Registered Nurses for leadership and advanced practice roles within the profession of nursing. We offer multiple areas of practice, including Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics and Family Nurse Practitioner.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*

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Which MSN is right for you?

Eligible for transfer credits

Programmatically accredited*

Format: Online

21 months - Program length
36 - Total credits
$540 - Cost per credit

You'll learn how to:

  • Take on leadership and faculty roles in a variety of educational settings
  • Evaluate and design nursing education curriculum
  • Facilitate engaged learning
  • Translate current scholarship and research to promote evidence-based practice
  • Design and deliver evidence-based clinical prevention and population care

Eligible for transfer credits

 Programmatically accredited*

Format: Online

21 months - Program length
36 - Total credits
$540 - Cost per credit

You'll learn how to:

  • Manage human, fiscal and physical healthcare resources in a variety of settings
  • Implement systems that improve quality, safety and patient outcomes
  • Advocate for patients
  • Influence change in the healthcare system
  • Design and deliver evidence-based clinical prevention and population care within an interdisciplinary team

Eligible for transfer credits

Programmatically accredited*

Format: Online

30 months - Program length
52 - Total credits
$540 - Cost per credit

You'll learn how to:

  • Synthesize advanced practice assessment to generate accurate clinical decisions
  • Integrate theory and evidence to provide holistic healthcare services to improve or maintain optimum health for all family members
  • Manage holistic healthcare for individuals and diverse populations across the lifespan
  • Integrate ethical principles in delivering care to patients across the lifespan
  • Synthesize state Nurse Practice Acts and/or regulatory guidelines to practice lawfully
  • Apply principles of quality and safety to improve patient-centered outcomes across the lifespan

Eligible for transfer credits

Programmatically accredited*

Format: Online

21 months - Program length
36 - Total credits
$540 - Cost per credit

You'll learn how to:

  • Interpret, analyze and translate healthcare data into meaningful information
  • Document your organization’s quality and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Use technology and data to influence quality and reduce risk in healthcare
  • Understand the regulations governing security and privacy of healthcare information
  • Manage healthcare information workflow and project management

Eligible for transfer credits

Programmatically accredited*

Format: Online

30 months - Program length
48 - Total credits
$540 - Cost per credit

You'll learn how to:

  • Assume leadership roles in advanced nursing practice and educational settings
  • Effectively diagnose, treat and educate on patient disease states
  • Perform comprehensive or symptom-focused physical exams
  • Order, perform and interpret diagnostic and screening tests
  • Offer preventive care

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 areas of practice can be completed in about 21 months by taking one 6-week course at a time.

Gain credentials

Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for national nursing certification exams and should contact their associated credentialing center for eligibility requirements.

Save time and money

Our Nursing Bridge Program helps licensed RNs with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field earn their MSN in about two years. You’ll start with three BSN courses and then move into the program area of practice that fits your career goals.

Accreditation & Faculty

Accreditation & Faculty

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Programmatic accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)* and are aligned with leading industry organizations, such as:

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN®)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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average years of industry experience

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Chief Executive Officers

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Our Master of Science in Nursing degree programs allow you to take one course at a time. No matter which program you choose, you’ll have the flexibility to balance work, life and school.

* The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

These degree programs include clinical courses or a practicum, which may not be completed in certain states. Current RN license required. Please check with a University enrollment representative.

The MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner specialty has clinical hour and residency requirements.

Current RN license required. 

*While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.