Enter Nursing with a Master’s Degree

Have a Bachelor’s in another field? Make the change to a career in nursing and earn an MSN from one of our direct entry MSN programs!

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Why Earn a Direct Entry MSN?

Sometimes called entry-level MSNs, accelerated MSNs, or alternative-entry MSNs, direct entry MSN programs are accelerated graduate nursing programs designed for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field.

A direct entry MSN will also prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

An Accelerated Path

Enter nursing with an MSN in as few as 18 to 20 months of study—just a few months longer than you would spend earning an accelerated BSN.

More Knowledge and Skills

Develop patient care, research and leadership skills that extend beyond BSN level—skills employers value.

Additional Career Opportunities

Set yourself up to pursue training in an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) specialty, such as a nurse practitioner, mid-wife, nurse anesthetist, after you graduate.