Master of Science in Nursing

Ohio University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a comprehensive and focused program designed for active registered nurses who’ve earned their BSN and want to advance their education while having the flexibility of online courses. Whether you’re interested in becoming a nurse educator, nurse leader, or nurse practitioner, the MSN program has a track that’s right for you.

All MSN course work is offered in an online format with opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. Opportunities to interact with faculty and fellow students are offered in both synchronous and asynchronous platforms.

MSN Tracks:

• Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Leader
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Accreditation:

The Master's degree program in Nursing at Ohio University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Licensure:

The graduate nursing degree and certificate programs at Ohio University prepare students for national certification. State Boards of Nursing set individual standards for licensure in their state. It is highly recommended that students who seek admission to these programs at Ohio University contact their home state’s Board of Nursing to verify that the desired program and its graduates will meet the eligibility criteria for approval for those credentials. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has contact information for Boards of Nursing on their site, located here: www.ncsbn.org/.

Start Terms:

Application deadlines for graduate nursing programs are different than those for OHIO Graduate College. Please contact the school of nursing at graduatenursing@ohio.edu for specific application deadline information.