Designed for working nurses, our blended online MSN program prepares graduates for advanced nursing practice in a variety of leadership roles including Nursing Education and Executive Nursing Leadership.
*Students must be a resident of one of the following states to apply: CO, ID, OR, MO, MT, NM, NV, NY, OH, SC, TX, UT, and WI.
Earning your MSN has never been faster. Students who enroll with a BSN degree can complete their master’s in nursing and graduate from the program in as little as one year.
Developed for working nurses, our flexible MSN program is delivered online and asynchronously, enabling you to balance your coursework with the rest of your life.
Our MSN in Leadership program enables you to choose from tracks in Nursing Education or Executive Nurse Leadership that will prepare you for career specialization and advanced certification.
Students applying to our MSN program must have a completed BSN degree and an unencumbered RN license. Learn more about our general Admissions Requirements.
The Executive Nursing Leadership track academically prepares you for a career in clinical leadership where you will put the following outcomes into practice:
The Nurse Education track academically prepares you for a career in academia where you will put the following outcomes into practice:
The MSN program prepares graduates for specialized practice in executive nursing leadership or nursing education, using a holistic and scholarly approach to advanced nursing practice. Students will develop nursing competencies relevant to their specialty and complete a quality improvement capstone project.
Our MSN program is a total of 32 credit hours, comprising 15 credit hours of core nursing leadership courses, and 17 credit hours of specialty courses in the student’s chosen track. The program is completed over 3 semesters or one year of full-time study. Coursework is delivered in a flexible asynchronous online format with indirect and direct-care clinical hours.
Each MSN student will complete a total of 270 clinical hours, with 225 indirect hours of clinical in the concentrated courses and 45 direct care clinical hours in the core course. Clinical hours are completed in approved clinical settings under the supervision of an approved expert preceptor. Students will complete an immersive capstone project during their final semester that connects classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
Known for our quality nursing education, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch successful careers as registered nurses. We are committed to ensuring our students can enter the workforce with confidence, competence, and readiness to succeed on day one.
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Through lecture-based coursework, you’ll build a foundation of knowledge in the fundamentals of nursing. Indirect and in-person clinical hours, along with our rigorous curriculum, provide you with the real-world training needed to be a competent nurse leader with the skills needed to build a lasting career.
The online portion of our MSN program is offered using the easy and intuitive Canvas Learning system that can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection. This user-friendly, fully-integrated platform houses your classroom, library, and online resources all in one place.
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Our dedicated career services team is here to provide graduates with job placement assistance, giving you an indispensable resource for new employment opportunities when you’re ready to hit the ground running.
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The master degree program in nursing at Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).
The total estimated MSN program cost is $18,816 based on 32 program credit hours. The average annual salary for an MSN-prepared nurse is $102,263 or $49 per hour, with top earners reporting an annual salary of $170,500.
In addition to applicable general requirements for admission into the MSN degree program, applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution and an active, unencumbered RN license.
Yes! Earning your MSN has never been faster. Students looking for an RN-MSN program can enroll with a BSN degree and complete their master’s in nursing, and graduate from the program in as little as one year. Our MSN program is designed with working nurses in mind, building on their BSN education so students can develop their leadership skills and earn an MSN in as few as 3 semesters, which are completed over the course of one academic year.
Although a traditional MSN program typically takes two years to complete, at Joyce University, you can complete your MSN and advance your career in nursing in as little as 1 year. With 32 total credit hours and 270 hours of clinical, our MSN program offers tracks in nursing education and executive nursing leadership.
The total estimated program cost of our MSN program $18,816 based on 32 program credit hours. To learn more about tuition and fees breakdown for the MSN program, please visit our financial aid page.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for a nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is $102,263, or $49 per hour. Top earners report an annual salary of $170,500.
Asynchronous learning is an educational format where students can access learning materials and complete assignments without the need for live, real-time interaction with instructors or other students. This type of learning often takes place online and allows students to work independently, but may still include opportunities for communication and feedback through discussion forums, email, or other channels.
Yes. Our Master of Science in Nursing program offers students flexibility in the following ways:
Competency-based assessment is an evaluation method in higher education that focuses on a student’s ability to demonstrate specific skills and knowledge. It provides students with a more personalized and flexible learning experience, allowing them to progress at their own pace and demonstrate their understanding and mastery of specific skills.
This approach allows students to receive targeted feedback and support to improve their skills, reduce stress and anxiety associated with traditional assessment methods, and increase student motivation and engagement in the learning process.
Competency-based assessments are a valuable tool for higher education institutions to ensure that students are adequately prepared for their future careers and equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen field.
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