Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs in CT
The MSN or Master's in Nursing Degree is designed to provide registered nurses with the education they need to advance their career into Advanced Practice Registered Nurse roles as well as leadership, educator, research, consulting and related fields. The Master's degree is also the necessary stepping stone to doctoral programs in nursing. The MSN and MS programs you find below incorporate either the CCNE or NLNAC accreditation standards and will take 1 to 2 years to complete depending on a variety of factors. Learn more by requesting information from the nursing schools offering Nursing Master's degree programs in Connecticut below.
Most MSN programs require students to be licensed registered nurses that have attained their bachelor's degree and build on the student's prior nursing education and experience. Online MSN programs have become the most popular way for registered nurses to pursue their education due to the flexibility afforded by the programs. Nurses are now able to continue in their current nursing position while earning their degree through programs that offer nearly identical content to the campus based MSN programs. Online programs often have faculty that help arrange clinical sites in the student's geography. Contact schools to learn more.
The Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary Survey found a significant increase in average annual salary for master's and MSN educated nurses over the baccalaureate educated nurse in Connecticut. MS educated nurse earned an average annual salary of $75,400 and MSN educated nurses earned an average annual salary of $76,250. Nurse practitioner salaries in CT were a bit higher. Learn about Nurse Practitioner Programs in CT.
MSN Programs Offered in Connecticut
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
The University of Phoenix Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). They are designed for those nurses who want to take their careers to the next level and pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Concentrations: Health Care Education (MSN/ED), Informatics, MSN/Health Care Administration, MSN/MBA/Health Care Management), Nursing Health Care Education Certificate, RN to BSN
Capella University
Capella University offers a Master's in Nursing (MSN) degree program for registered nurses that are interested in pursuing careers as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders.
Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Educator
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Liberty University - Department of Nursing
Liberty University's Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Care Track is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Graduates are prepared for national certification as a CNS and work as practitioners and/or educators. This program is enrolling now. Request information today!
Program Offered: MSN - Acute Care Track Online
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Norwich University - Nursing Programs
The e-learning MSN program can be completed in 18 - 24 months. This program is approved by the Vermont State Nursing Board and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Programs Offered: Online MSN - Nursing Administration
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Walden University School of Nursing
The Master of Science degree in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Programs Offered: M.S. degree program in Nursing (RN - M.S. degree program in Nursing). Specializations include: Education, Informatics, Leadership & Management.
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American Sentinel University - School of Nursing
MSN courses and enrollment start every two weeks. American Sentinel University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council, which is Nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Programs Offered: Online MSN
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Kaplan University School of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students for leadership positions and specialist roles in health care institutions, and to qualify for nursing school instructor positions.
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Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University offers a Master's of Science in Nursing program online with two different concentrations: Nurse Educator or Health Systems Leadership. Gonzaga University has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for their online MSN nursing programs. Request information below to learn more.
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Nurse Educator, MSN- Health Systems Leadership
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Philadelphia University - Distance Education
Programs Offered: MS Completion Program - Midwifery, MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, MS - Midwifery.
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Saint Joseph College Division of Nursing
The Saint Joseph College of Nursing is is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and is approved by the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Programs Offered: BSN, Second Degree Accelerated BS, Second Degree BS, RN-BS, RN-to-BSN/MSN, MSN - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist), Post-Master's Certificate - (Tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist)
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Saint Joseph College Division of Nursing, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
South University - School of Health Professions
South University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The South University MSN program is CCNE accredited and graduates are prepared for careers in nursing education.
Programs Offered: Online MSN
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University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing
The University of Cincinnati - College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN - Nurse Midwifery online program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).
Programs Offered Online: MSN - Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Educator), MSN - Nursing Administration, MSN - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Midwifery
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Vanderbilt University - School of Nursing
Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Programs Offered: Health Systems Management - MSN Online
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Fairfield University - School of Nursing
The MSN Programs are approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing.
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Leader Track, Nurse Anesthesia Track, Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Track, Healthcare Management Track
- Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824, PH: 203-254-4000
Quinnipiac University - School of Nursing
The MSN programs are accredited and licensed by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
NP Programs Offered: MSN and Post-Graduate Certificate Adult Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner
- Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518-1908, PH: 203-582-8200
Sacred Heart University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Services Administration, MSN/MBA Dual Degree, Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education, Post Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Graduate Certificate - Patient Care Services Administration, RN - MSN Nursing Completion Programs (Clinical Nurse Leader, Family Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Services Administration Tracks)
- Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825-1000, PH: 203-371-7999
Southern Connecticut State University - Dept. of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN Nursing Education
- Southern Connecticut State University - Nursing Department, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515, PH: 203-392-6475
University of Connecticut - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Neonatal Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), RN to MS, Clinical Nurse Leader, Community Health - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Patient Care Services & Systems Administration
- University of Connecticut - School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Rd. U-2026, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, PH: 860-486-3716
Western Connecticut State University - Nursing
Programs Offered: MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN - Adult Nurse Practitioner (Both programs are CCNE accredited)
- Western Connecticut State University, 181 White Street, Danbury, Connecticut 06810, PH: 203-837-8556
Yale University - School of Nursing
Programs Offered: Master's in Science with specialty options in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Primary Care Nurse practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Management, Policy and Leadership, DNP, Doctor of Philosophy Program
- Yale University - School of Nursing, P.O. Box 9740, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, PH: 203-785-2389
