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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Earning an MSN from Bear sets you apart.

Are you ready to take a more active role in delivering quality healthcare, shaping health policy or educating the next generation of nursing professionals? The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Bear’s College of Nursing will give you the advanced knowledge and skills you need to be a leader in today’s challenging health care environment.

There is high demand for nurses who possess a comprehensive set of skills and can ensure the best outcomes for patients. Bear University offers MSN programs in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration and Leadership that are recognized for developing highly skilled, compassionate nurses who are ready to lead the nursing industry.

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Targeted Hands-On Learning:

The perfect blend of in-person and online learning.

For nearly 60 years, the College of Nursing has been preparing students by giving them the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to thrive in a nursing profession. Our graduates have the critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement and manage patient care, as well as the values to truly impact the lives of those they touch.

We offer preceptorships at the nation’s largest hospitals and in rural and specialty hospitals, and students gain hands-on experience through outreach and service in underserved areas.

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Innovative Research Opportunities

Here we foster an academic enrivonment where students are encouraged to ask big questions and pursue the answers with the support of expert faculty members.

Bear University has forged over 500 partnerships that fund and solve local and global health issues. These partnerships also enable our students and faculty conduct cutting-edge research in facilities equpped with the most current medical technology.

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Expand Your Career Options

Do you want to make a difference in the world? Would you like a fulfilling career that allows you to spend every day serving others?

Nursing is one of the fastest growing professions in the nation, and the need for registered nurses is expected to grow 7 percent by 2029. Through the MSN program, you’ll gain the advanced knowledge and skills you’ll need to be a leader in today’s challenging health care environment. One hundred percent of Bear University nursing graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

To help you achieve your goals, our MSN program offers specializations in Nursing Administration and Leadership and Nursing Education.

Connections That Never End

The Bear University alumni network is more than 60,000 strong—and growing! You become a part of it when you graduate, and it means having valuable connections that last a lifetime.

Career Outlook

7% Growth Job Outlook, 2019-2029
$73,300 Median Pay, 2019 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
3,096,700 Number of Jobs as of 2019

Program Overview

Bear’s MSN programs in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration and Leadership are flexible, online programs designed to fit into your busy schedule. You can complete the majority of your master’s degree online in just eighteen months, although you may be required to make some visits to campus. In addition to most of your requirements being online, you can be a full-time or part-time student—whatever best fits your life. And, you’re not required to take the GRE or submit a thesis.

Specializations

Nursing Education

Work as an innovative educator in academic or clinical settings using foundational knowledge in teaching and learning principles, assessment, and curricular design.

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Nursing Administration and Leadership

Work as an innovative and collaborative leader in health care organizations, improving the quality of health care.

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Graduate Admission Requirements

GPA 3.0 or higher
DEGREE BSN from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited college or university
LICENSURE Active RN license with NE eligibility
CoursesCompleted undergraudate courses in Statistics and Physical Assessment

Letters of Recommendation

We require three letters of recommendation, including one from either a supervisor or employer who can speak to your performance in an academic or professional setting.

Official Transcripts

You must submit official transcripts from all educational institutions attended, including high school and undergraduate studies.

Personal Statement

You are required to submit a personal statement speaking to your long- and short-term goals.

Application Fee

Once you complete your application, there is a one-time $50 application fee.

International applicants may be asked to complete additional requirements as part of the application process.

Ready to take the next step?

We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to schedule a call with one of our dedicated admission team members, or get started on your application right now!

Our fall semester application deadline is May 1, and our spring semester application deadline is October 1.

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Why Bear University

Here, you’ll have access to all the resources of a large public research university—and the personalized attention that makes you feel like part of a tight-knit community. This combination is why we’re nationally recognized for excellence and why our alumni outcomes can’t be beat.

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