MSN Degree Programs in Nevada

Nurses that decide to pursue their Master's in Nursing in Nevada open themselves up to a whole new array of career possibilities. Generally, such nurses have been working in their field for a year or more, have a bachelor's education, and may be ready to become more specialized in a particular area. Some of these specialty areas include, but are not limited to, advance practice nursing, nurse educators, nurse administrators or managers, and various roles within the confines of public or community health.

Generally, MSN programs in Nevada focus on further developing the nurses role as leaders within their communities. Curriculums at schools vary depending upon the specialty chosen, but often include areas of study such as nursing research, ethics, nursing theory, public policy, and development of leadership and management skills.

Online Nursing Master's Degree Programs Offered in Nevada

Enrollment in nursing master's degree programs has increased dramatically over the past several years. There are a limited amount of on-campus MSN programs offered in Nevada. To help meet demands, many highly reputable universities have created online MSN programs for current registered nurses that have a BSN. Nurses in Nevada will find a number of accredited online Master's in Nursing programs to choose from. Some programs, particularly those that specialize in an area of advance practice nursing such as a nurse practitioner, will also require completion of a clinical precept. Such precepts can often be arranged at a health care facility within or nearby the town in which you currently reside.

In addition to having extended opportunities within their field, nurses with their MSN most likely will have higher salary potential. For instance, according to the Advance for Nurses Salary Survey in 2009, nurses with their master's in nursing in Nevada will make an average of $46.50 per hour compared to $33.50 per hour for those with their BSN. Salaries will vary and are often dependent upon factors such as your employer, specialty, experience, and where you actually live and work. Explore the programs below and request information from those that you feel will fit your needs to learn more.

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Schools Offering Online MSN Programs in Nevada

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)

Campus Based Master's Programs in Nevada

Touro University Nevada School of Nursing

The School of Nursing holds full approval status granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Programs Offered: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), RN to BSN (Fully Online), BSN - MSN, DNP

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Touro University Nevada School of Nursing, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Program Offered: MSN- FNP Track, Pediatric NP Track

University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
702-895-3360

University of Nevada, Reno - Orvis School of Nursing

Program Offered: MSN- FNP Track

University of Nevada Reno
College of Human & Community Sciences
Reno, Nevada 89557-0052
775-784-6841

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