Arizona State University Online MS in Nursing (MSN) Programs

• Nursing (MS)
• Nursing (Nursing Education) (MS)

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Updated January 8, 2024

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The Arizona State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation in Phoenix, Arizona, offers an online master of science in nursing (MSN) and an MSN in nursing education that can be completed in one to two years. All coursework is online except for clinical practicums completed near where students live and work at approved sites. Please note that the MSN in nursing education is available to students in all states except Washington, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.

The nursing program curriculum meets the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials and the National League for Nursing competencies for graduates of nursing programs. The MSN focuses on transformational leadership, patient-centered healthcare delivery, improved health outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and access to quality healthcare for all individuals.

The MSN in nursing education program prepares nurses to serve in both educational and nursing practice environments. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator exam.

Graduates of the MS in nursing and nursing education programs may go on to careers as chief nursing officers, clinical professors, charge nurses, directors of nursing, lead nurses, nurse educators, nurse supervisors, nurse managers, and other nursing leadership roles.

Arizona State University offers a variety of online and on-campus programs. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. No GRE or work experience is required to apply.

Admissions Requirements: Applicants must meet all requirements of both the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the Graduate College. A bachelor’s degree in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the final 60 credits of the bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants may also hold a master’s degree in a related field with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Both degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Application materials include the graduate application and fee, a resume, a 500-word maximum personal statement, official transcripts, and three professional references. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English language proficiency. No GMAT/GRE or work experience is required, although nursing work experience is expected.

Study Plan: MSN students may complete the programs in as little as one year by studying full-time or two years on a part-time basis. Classes are offered in 7.5-week or 15-week formats, depending on the course. Start dates land in January, March, May, June, August, and October. Graduate students must successfully complete an applied culminating project and fulfill all practicum requirements.

MSN Coursework: The MS in nursing program requires the completion of 30 credit hours, including practicums and a three-credit culminating experience as an applied project. The MS in nursing education program requires the completion of 33 credits, including practicums and a three-credit applied project.

Core courses for both programs include the theoretical foundations for advanced practice nursing, advanced human pathophysiology across the lifespan, evaluating research for practice, advanced pharmacotherapeutics across the lifespan, advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapeutics for health promotion I, and individual and innovation leadership in healthcare.

Other MS in nursing courses include a clinical prevention and population health practicum; patient safety and healthcare quality principles, assessment, and methods; interprofessional collaboration for improving patient safety and healthcare quality outcomes; healthcare evidence, informatics, and analysis; and a role-focused practicum: patient safety and healthcare quality.

Other MS in nursing education courses include curriculum development in academic and practice settings, teaching in academic and practice settings, producing and evaluating programs for academic and practice settings, the design and delivery of mediated instruction, a clinical prevention and population health practicum, and a role-focused practicum: nurse educator.

Online Experience: ASU delivers courses through the Blackboard online learning management system. The MSN programs are mostly asynchronous but may have some synchronous activities included. Coursework may include case studies, assignments, recorded lectures, readings, projects, and evaluations. Online students must have an updated computer and operating system, a headset, a microphone, and a webcam. Online student services may include tutoring and academic support, faculty office hours, library services, bookstore services, career counseling, academic advising, admissions counseling, and technical support.

On-Site Requirements: There are no on-site requirements for the MSN programs as they are 100 percent online plus local clinical practicums. Students are welcome to visit campus and participate in graduation on campus.

ASU Online MSN program tuition numbers are listed in the tables below, and include per-credit program and technology fees. Other fees associated with the program are not included in the tuition number. Prospective students should contact the ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation admissions department for cost clarifications and updates.

ASU Online may offer financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships, as well as unsubsidized federal loans. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine financial aid and unsubsidized loan eligibility. The ASU scholarship search tool can benefit graduate students seeking avenues to fund their education.

MSN students may inquire with their employers as to the option of a tuition reimbursement program, or seek funding from the community and various organizations. Candidates can find out more about financial aid through ASU’s Financial Aid Office.

Sara Navratil

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Sara Navratil is a freelance writer and a Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer. She's the owner of Sara Liza Life, a company dedicated to helping people rewrite their lives. She enjoys researching and writing about healthcare-related topics, including information on online MHA programs. When not working she likes to read, bake, and spend time with her family.