Master's-prepared nurses have a reputation for high levels of clinical excellence, critical thinking, communication, and leadership potential. They are valued for their diverse life and educational experiences. Our nursing graduates advance rapidly, assume leadership positions, and acquire professional expertise in the practice of nursing because of the reputation of St. Catherine University and our rigorous nursing programs.

Designed for those with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, the entry level MSN program provides an efficient and accelerated nursing curriculum. You’ll develop graduate-level competencies in clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, teamwork and communication, healthcare economics and politics, and healthcare informatics.

During the program, you will gain experience addressing health inequities with clinical experiences in local and global settings that serve individuals from diverse backgrounds. Plus, our dedicated clinical placement coordinator ensures clinical placements for all students - added support you can't find at all institutions.

Our graduates benefit from our close connections with local healthcare employers, who expect competencies in:

• Analyzing ethical theories and approaches to decision-making in nursing practice and policies of care
• Understanding the unequal distribution of health and disease in global populations
• Leveraging informatics and IT to support and improve nursing practice

Prior to admission, applicants must complete five prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Statistics, and Lifespan Developmental Psychology. Graduates are eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) and certification as public health nurses. Classroom, lab, and clinical components are delivered in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats. While the schedule offers some flexibility, students should reduce outside commitments to accommodate the demands of this intensive, full-time graduate program of study.

Students of all genders are welcome in the program.

Format: Hybrid, with some fully online  courses

Start: Spring

Time to completion: 23 months

Credits required: 51

Tuition per credit: $995 (2024-25 rates)

Total tuition: $50,745

Rates are subject to change each June 1. Tuition and fee information

All applicants will be reviewed for MSN: Entry-Level scholarships

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