Master's of Science in Nursing Programs in Kansas
Baccalaureate educated nurses desiring to advance their career as clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators will find listed below a number of forward thinking and innovative MSN programs offered online or through nursing schools based in Kansas. These MSN programs can be completed in as little as 16 months or at a pace that fits your needs and goals.
MSN Programs Offered Online in Kansas
Online MSN programs offer a convenient and flexible option for pursuing a master's level education particularly for those nurses who desire to maintain their current position, live in a rural area with limited access to a campus based program and for those nurses who just want the flexibility of an online program. Below you will find MSN programs with a variety of specializations offered in Kansas with no residency requirements. Graduates of the programs below will be eligible, upon graduation, to sit for the national certification exam appropriate to their specialty.
This is an exciting time for master's educated nurses. For one there is a small population of nurses that hold a master's degree nationally and the same low numbers are found in in Kansas, which opens the potential for jobs, job stability and greater earning potential. Salaries for MSN educated nurses vary significantly by specialty, geographical location, experience and other factors. Advanced practice nurses often earn the largest salaries of all master's educated nurses. MSN educated nurses in Kansas that era Nurse educators can earn an annual salary anywhere from $50,000 to over $60,000, nurse practitioners $60,000 to over $80,000 and clinical nurse specialists from $75,000 and up according to indeed.com's analysis of current jobs available with these titles as of 3/09.
Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Kansas
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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 - Womens 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
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)
Nursing Schools Based in Kansas Offering MSN Programs
Fort Hays State University
The FNP program is approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: MSN - Nursing Education, Nursing Administration; FNP
- Fort Hays State University, 600 Park St., Hays, KS 67601 PH: 785-628-4255
Newman University
The MSN program is approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: MSN - Nurse Anesthesia
- Newman University, 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213, PH: 316-942-4291
Pittsburgh State University - Department of Nursing
The MSN programs are approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: MSN - FNP, MSN - CNS (Family & Gerontology)
- Pittsburgh State University, McPherson Hall, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburgh, KS 66762, PH: 620-235-4431
University of Kansas - School of Nursing
The MSN programs are approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: MSN - (Tracks: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Informatics, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Organizational Leadership, Nurse Anesthesia - A master of science degree in nurse anesthesia is offered through the KU School of Allied Health, Public Health Nursing)
- University of Kansas, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS, PH: 913-588-1640
Washburn University
The MSN programs are approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: MSN - Administrative Leadership, FNP and Adult NP
- Washburn University, 1700 SW College, Topeka, Ks 66621, PH: 785-670-1525
Wichita State University
The MSN programs are approved by the KSBON.
Programs Offered: RN to BSN/MSN - Registered Nurse, Bachelors or Masters CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist, MSN - Nurse Practitioner, MSN - Nurse-Midwifery, MSN - Nursing & Healthcare Systems Administration, MSN & MBA - Dual Degree, Postmaster Graduate Certificates - nurse practitioner tracks
- Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Ks 67260-0041, PH: 316-978-3610
(Source: Kansas State Board of Nursing)
