Master's Nursing Degree Programs in DC

Washington DC is geographically small, thus there are few nursing schools offering MSN programs. There are quite a few online master's in nursing programs offered online and available to residents of the District of Columbia without any residency restrictions. These online and on-campus master's in nursing programs provide a variety of concentration options from advanced practice to nursing education as well as post-master's certificates. The MSN programs offer valuable leadership and and academic preparation as well as extensive clinical experience training for those that choose an advanced practice education path.

22.41% of working nurses in Washington DC hold an MSN or master's of science degree in nursing according to the Advance for Nursing Salary Survey 2009. Nationally, this is one of the highest percentages reported. Master's educated nurses were also paid well based on the Advance for Nurses 2007 Salary survey, which found that MS and MSN educated nurses made average annual salaries between $82,750 and $87,000 respectively. This data supports the decision to pursue higher education in nursing based on the earnings potential as well as the continuous demand for master's educated nurses in various specialties especially in nursing education.

The MSN has become an essential step for any professional nurse looking to advance their career into advanced practice, nursing education or leadership positions and is a required step prior to beginning a doctorate level nursing program. Learn more about the application procedure, admission requirements and other important information by contacting the schools below with the provided methods of contact. You may also like reading about the nurse practitioner programs in the District of Columbia.

MSN Online Programs In Washington DC

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services (Featured School)

University of Phoenix offers a number of Online Master of Science in Nursing programs. These programs are CCNE accredited. 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. Click on a program to request free information from University of Phoenix to learn more today.

Walden University School of Nursing

The Walden BSN - M.S. and RN - M.S. programs are CCNE accredited. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Graduates of the BSN - M.S. and RN - M.S. programs will be capable of contributing to positive social change in their own communities and throughout the world. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.

Benedictine University

This online Masters in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). It is offered six times a year by the University.

Programs Offered: Master of Science in Nursing Online (Tracks for Nurse Leaders, Nurse Administrators, Nurse Educators and Disaster Management)

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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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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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Graceland University

All nursing programs at Graceland University are CCNE accredited. Graceland University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Practicums are completed in the student's community.

Online Programs Offered: MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse Educator, Post-Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Graduate Certificate in Nurse Education

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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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Loyola University New Orleans - School of Nursing

The MSN - Health Care Systems Management program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Program Offered: MSN - Health Care Systems Management

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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 - (Nurse Leader)

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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's College of Maine

The Saint Joseph's College of Maine Online Nursing Programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: Online RN to BSN, Online MSN (Prepares leaders in Health Care Delivery Systems or Education)

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Saint Xavier University - School of Nursing

The Saint Xavier University MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader program is CCNE accredited. Graduates are eligible to sit for the AACN national CNL certification exam. The School of Nursing is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, one of only 15 schools of nursing in the nation to receive this honor.

Programs Offered: Online MSN - Clinical Nurse Leader

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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 (Focus on Teaching and Research)

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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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Nursing Schools in Washington DC Offering Master's in Nursing Programs

Catholic University of America - School of Nursing

The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs - Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator, Community/Public Health Nurse Specialist Educator Program, Immigrant, Refugee, and Global Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist & Nurse Practitioner Programs - Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), PhD, DNP

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The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, DC 20064, PH: 800-673-2772

Georgetown University - School of Nursing & Health Studies

Programs Offered: BSN, Accelerated 2nd degree BSN, MS - (Options: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute & Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse-Midwifery, and Nursing Education), Post-Master's Certificate

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Georgetown University - School of Nursing, 3700 Reservoir Rd, NW, Box 571107, Washington, DC 20057-1107, PH: 202-687-2781

Howard University - Division of Nursing

The nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: BSN, BSN - 2nd degree, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: FNP), Post-Master's certificate - FNP

Howard University - Division of Nursing, 501 Bryant Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20059, PH: 202-806-7456