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Nursing Degrees

Online MSN

MC’s Master of Science in Nursing program prepares you to lead and improve care in today’s healthcare settings.

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Elevate Your Nursing Career with Our Online MSN Program

The online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at the MC School of Nursing is designed with you in mind! Choose from two tracks—Clinical Nurse Leader or Educational Leadership—and build critical skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership that are essential in today’s healthcare settings. Our faculty are experienced in healthcare leadership, education, and clinical nursing, and they’re here to support you every step of the way. We prepare graduate students to excel in careers in clinical leadership and academic nursing education.

Student

The program offers the flexibility of fully online courses in accelerated seven or eight-week formats, helping you balance your studies with a busy life. Clinical practicum courses are completed over a full semester, giving you ample time to meet required clinical hours. You will also select your own preceptor and clinical site. Both MSN tracks culminate in a capstone project focused on your area of interest, demonstrating how nursing leadership and education can directly impact patient care and healthcare systems. We can't wait to see you thrive as a leader in the nursing field!

Admission Requirements for MC’s Online MSN Program

  1. Submit an application to MC at http://www.mc.edu/application/
  2. Submit official transcripts directly to the MC Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at GPS@mc.edu
  3. Meet all general requirements for admission to the graduate school of MC.
  4. Hold a current, unencumbered registered nursing license.
  5. Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  6. Provide a satisfactory current (within 2 years) federal criminal background check. If admitted to the MSN program, students must maintain a satisfactory federal criminal background check (every 2 years) for the duration of their time in the program.
  7. Hold a BSN GPA of 2.5 for admission consideration. Students who are admitted to the MSN program must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Additional Admission Items

  1. Students may transfer in up to six hours of credit as approved by the Dean of the School of Nursing.
  2. In addition to MC's English proficiency requirements, all applicants to the School of Nursing whose first language is not English (including international and/or U.S. residents) must have a minimum TOEFL iBT of 83 combined (6.5 IELTS banding) or have graduated from a degree program where English is the primary language of instruction.

MSN Program Goals

The MSN program will:

  1. Develop advanced nursing leaders who exemplify Christ-like character, ethical integrity, and compassion in clinical practice, education, leadership, and policy-making roles.
  2. Prepare graduates with advanced knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to influence health outcomes and improve the quality and safety of care for diverse populations.
  3. Foster a spirit of lifelong learning and professional accountability through advanced scholarship, evidence-based practice, and the integration of research into decision-making.
  4. Promote innovation and inquiry by preparing graduates to lead and participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and the adoption of information and communication technologies in healthcare delivery.
  5. Cultivate leaders who advocate for equity and social justice, engaging in policy, education, and community initiatives to address health disparities and promote population health.
  6. Equip graduates to lead within complex healthcare systems, demonstrating advanced communication, systems thinking, and interprofessional collaboration to drive organizational and population health improvements.

MSN Expected Student Outcomes

By the completion of the MSN program, graduates will be prepared to:

  1. Integrate Christian values and advanced ethical reasoning into leadership, education, and advanced clinical practice decisions.

  2. Synthesize evidence, theory, and clinical expertise to design, implement, and evaluate safe, high-quality, and culturally responsive care at the individual, population, and systems levels.

  3. Critically appraise research and apply findings to improve patient outcomes, organizational performance, and health policy.

  4. Lead and facilitate inquiry-based projects, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based innovations to advance nursing practice and improve healthcare delivery.

  5. Analyze and influence healthcare policies and regulations, advocating for access, equity, and improved health outcomes for diverse and underserved populations.

  6. Leverage health informatics and emerging technologies to improve care quality, safety, and efficiency within healthcare organizations.

  7. Demonstrate advanced communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams and influence organizational and policy-level change.

STEPHANIE D. CHAMBERS ‘21, MSN RN CNL
“MC’s School of Nursing MSN program was a God send to me. The instructors were approachable, kind, and helpful. The program prepared me for a career in leadership. At the conclusion of the program, I was able to test and successfully gain certification as a Clinical Nurse Leader. ”
— STEPHANIE D. CHAMBERS ‘21, MSN RN CNL

What can you do with a Master of Science in Nursing?

Explore some of the many doors that open with an MSN degree:

Nurse Leader

Your role involves leading and coordinating healthcare teams to achieve the best patient care outcomes possible. This includes identifying areas for improvement, making necessary changes, and upholding the highest standards of ethical practice in all aspects of patient care.

Evidence-Based Practice Specialist

Your goal is to enhance patient outcomes by integrating the best available evidence into your clinical decision-making and care delivery processes. You are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care based on the latest advancements in the field of nursing.

Nurse Educator

You are prepared to educate nursing students and current nurses alike. You teach the next generation of nursing students core competencies of evidence-based clinical practice, and you educate current nurses up-to-date best practices and agency protocols.

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