Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs in Alaska

Lower patient mortality rates, better patient outcomes and fewer pharmacological errors have consistently been linked to nurses with baccalaureate or higher education. The master's level education is designed to develop a higher clinical competency and better patient care.

The MSN degree offers baccalaureate educated nurses the opportunity to advance their careers into advanced practice nursing, nursing faculty, clinical nurse specialist, PhD programs, nursing executive positions and a variety of other positions. These programs take one to two years to complete.

Accredited Online and Campus Based MSN Programs in Alaska

Online MSN programs in Alaska have become the standard for nurses pursuing higher learning. The online format is accessible from anywhere, anytime and basically fits any schedule. Online programs have made extraordinary progress in their delivery and offer nearly identical content to a campus based MSN program.

Research online MSN programs and specialization available to registered nurses in Alaska below.

Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Alaska

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option

Drexel University

Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research (Online), MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice (Online), MSN in Nursing Education and Faculty Role (Online), MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management (Online)

Frontier Nursing University

Programs: ADN-MSN Bridge - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online)

George Washington University

Programs: MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Clinical Research Administration (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Healthcare Quality (Online), MSN - Nursing Leadership and Management (Online)

Georgetown University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education (Online)

Graceland University

Programs: Online MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, Online MSN - Nurse Educator, Online RN-to-BSN/MSN

Grand Canyon University

Program: MBA and MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Bridge) (Online)

Kaplan University

Programs: MSN - Adult Gerontology Practitioner (Online), MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), MSN - Nurse Administrator (Online), MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse Informatics (Online)

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Norwich University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Educator (Online)

Ohio University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)

South University

Programs: Accelerated RN-to-MSN (Online), Accelerated RN-to-MSN - Nurse Educator (Online), Master of Science in Nursing (Online), Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator (Online)

Stevens-Henager College

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing Administration (Online), Master of Science in Nursing Education (Online)

University of Cincinnati

Programs: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator (Online), MSN - Nurse-Midwifery (Online), MSN - Nursing Administration (Online), MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Online)

University of San Francisco

Program: Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Vanderbilt University

Program: Health Systems Management - MSN (Online)

Western Governors University

Programs: MS in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option) (Online), MS in Nursing - Leadership & Management (RN to MSN Option) (Online)

American Sentinel University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Case Management, Master of Science in Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership, Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Benedictine University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

California University of Pennsylvania

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration and Leadership

Capella University

Programs: MSN - Diabetes Nursing, MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge, MSN - Nursing Leadership and Administration, MSN – Gerontology Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN to MSN Online Bridge Option

Drexel University Online

Programs: MSN in Clinical Trials Research, MSN in Contemporary Nursing Faculty, MSN in Innovation and Intra/Entrepreneurship in Advanced Nursing Practice, MSN in Nursing Leadership in Health Systems Management

Georgetown University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Midwifery/ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Gonzaga University

Programs: RN to MSN - Health Systems Leadership, RN to MSN - Nurse Educator

Graceland University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Grantham University

Program: RN to MSN Option

Herzing University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Education, Master of Science in Nursing with a Concentration in Nursing Management

Keiser University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

Lewis University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education

Loyola University New Orleans Online

Programs: BLEND Program (MSN Bridge), Master of Science in Nursing - Health Care Systems Management

Ohio University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Robert Morris University

Program: Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Sacred Heart University

Programs: RN-BSN-MSN – Clinical Nurse Leader, RN-BSN-MSN – Nurse Education, RN-BSN-MSN – Patient Care Administration

Saint Xavier University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Leadership, Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership

South University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing - Accelerated RN-MSN - Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Spring Arbor University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing

University of Cincinnati

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nurse Educator, Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery, Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration, Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado Denver

Program: Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Health Care Systems

University of Phoenix

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Administration, Master of Science in Nursing / Health Care Education, Master of Science in Nursing / Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration - Health Care Management

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

University of San Francisco

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing - Associate's Track, Master of Science in Nursing - Bachelor's Track

Vanderbilt University

Program: Master of Science in Nursing - Health Systems Management

Walden University

Programs: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) BSN Track - Leadership and Management, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Education, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - General, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) RN Track - Leadership and Management

Western Governors University

Programs: M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option), M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)

Schools Based in Alaska Offering MSN Programs

University of Alaska Anchorage - School of Nursing

UAA School of Nursing programs are NLNAC accredited and their nursing programs are approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing. UAA offers an MSN program with specialization tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Health Care Administration or Nursing Education.

Programs Offered: MS - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Health Care Administration or Nursing Education)

University of Alaska Anchorage - School of Nursing
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508-8030
PH: 907-786-4550

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