The Master of Science in Nursing degree is open to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates or those who will complete their BSN degree prior to enrollment.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree program requirements include the completion of nine courses/30 credits. Our graduate nursing students take a minimum of eight three-credit courses and one six-credit course, all in hybrid format over 14 week semesters.
View the Academic Catalog to find nursing course titles, numbers and descriptions.
The nursing education track is designed to prepare nurse educators who can be employed as faculty members, staff development coordinators, clinical unit-based teachers and patient educators. Nursing graduates who select an education concentration are eligible to seek national certification as nurse educators once they meet the requirements outlined by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
This nursing administration track is designed to prepare nurses for positions as nurse administrators, nursing directors, nurse managers, case managers, coordinators of clinical research projects and project directors. Graduates who select a nursing administration concentration are eligible to seek national certification as nurse executives once they meet the work or consultation requirements outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
This innovative curriculum provides a cross exposure for education and administration students while preserving the core content needed for each specialty. Hybrid courses provide specific track focus in the online component and class presentations. In class discussions entail concepts that cross specialties, such as accreditation, communication, and career advancement. Students gain exposure to each track, benefiting from the rich environment of peer sharing while maintaining the focus of their primary advance role, education or administration. This format enhances the student's ability to blend roles in the work environment or advance in different directions throughout their career.
Nick grew up in a family of medical professionals—his mother and grandmother are both nurses and his father is a paramedic. “I’ve always been surrounded with medical jargon and stories of health incidents, crises, and the rewarding benefits of providing care,” he said.
Kelly is a 2017 graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program on the education track.
Janice Bell Meisenhelder, D.N.Sc., R.N., C.N.E., is a Professor of Nursing at Emmanuel College.
Joanne is a 2019 graduate of the Master of Science in Nursing program on the administration track.
Pam Wickett graduated from Emmanuel College with a Master's of Science in Nursing Education in 2019.
John Casey BSN '16 made the most of his time as a student in Emmanuel's RN-to-BSN program, using every lesson as motivation to grow personally and professionally—from learning a foreign language, pursuing new certifications and taking up yoga.
After more than a decade as an RN at New England Baptist Hospital, Castella Edward MSN '16 decided take the next step in her career, building upon experience to enhance her daily practice, take a more active role in policy review and more.
While earning her MSN in nursing education at Emmanuel, Briana Svensson benefited from the "countless differing viewpoints, fresh perspectives and wisdom gained from decades of collective professional experience" that changed her-as a student, a nurse and a person-for the better.
Taking your career further requires a commitment beyond just an average work week. Take the next step in your academic and professional journey.
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