Master of Science in Nursing

Take the next step in your nursing career and amplify your impact.

Thomas Edison State University’s (TESU) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares nurse leaders to shape the profession and the future of healthcare. Our MSN degree program is for nurses who have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and wish to pursue advanced roles in healthcare administration, informatics and nursing education.

Why Earn Your MSN at TESU?

Our accredited MSN program prepares you to assume leadership roles in a diverse, technologically challenging and global healthcare environment. You can pursue a range of areas of specialization, including in healthcare administration, informatics and nursing education, and take the next step in expanding your education and expertise. You will learn from mentors who are experienced nurse educators and practice leaders from across the country.

MSN program benefits include:

• Fully online courses and mentored learning programs where students actively participate.
• A certificate in your selected area of specialty is awarded along with the MSN degree.
• Up to 12 graduate credits may be transferred and applied to your MSN degree.
• Each MSN specialty has 100 hours in each practicum course (for a total of 200 hours). The practicum courses are done back-to-back at the end of the program.

Our flexible program is designed for busy, working nursing professionals. You'll be able to complete your degree while managing your personal and professional responsibilities.

We're Accredited

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Thomas Edison State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

What You'll Learn

In the MSN program, you will learn to:

• Use scholarly inquiry to evaluate current knowledge from nursing theory, nursing science and related disciplines to inform changes in nursing practice.
• Apply ethical decision making to nursing practice.
• Analyze the effect of health policy, finance, technology and the organizational context on quality nursing practice.
• Demonstrate leadership strategies that advance the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice.
• Examine the effect of sociopolitical, cultural and global influences on nursing practice.
• Utilize interprofessional communication to improve healthcare outcomes.
• Integrate technological advances into healthcare.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

At TESU, we've been empowering adults toward brighter futures for more than 50 years. See our graduate nursing tuition rates and explore financial aid options to start planning your future.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Requirements

You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution, as well as a valid unencumbered U.S. RN license. Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and begin your application.

Graduate Admission Requirements

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