Master's Degree Nursing Programs in Wisconsin

The Master's of Science in Nursing degree or MSN provides the baccalaureate educated professional nurse an opportunity to pursue higher education that will prepare them for advanced practice and other expanded professional nursing roles. Graduate nursing students have a variety of specialization options to choose from including nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, nurse administrator and many more. The MSN or Master's Nursing related programs will take around 18 to 24 months to complete depending on full-time or part-time course loads and practicum requirements. Find the MSN programs offered in Wisconsin listed below.

Online MSN programs offer a flexible option to the nurse with a full-time or varied work schedule as well as the rurally based nurse. Nowadays, many MSN online programs carry a national accreditation by CCNE or NLNAC. This means that students can feel confident they are receiving the appropriate level of instruction to adequately prepare them for their chosen specialty and upon graduation are eligible to sit for the national certification exam in their respective specialty.

The American Nurses Association reported that 13% of working nurses held a master's in nursing. Generally, similar numbers are seen in each individual state. What this means is that there are opportunities for the master's in nursing educated nurse in Wisconsin. Nurse educators are in particularly high demand in Wisconsin as the state is facing a critical shortage of nursing faculty. The shortage of nursing faculty is impacting the number of entry-level nursing students admitted to associate's and baccalaureate nursing education programs. Advanced practice, nursing management/administration and related positions are also promising career tracks. Learn more about nurse practitioner programs in Wisconsin.

Master's Nursing & MSN Online Programs in Wisconsin

University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

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

Graduates of the Walden Master of Science degree program in Nursing will be readily prepared to become leaders in their profession. They 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.

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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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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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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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 Based in Wisconsin Offering MSN Programs

Edgewood College - School of Nursing

The Edgewood College MSN programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - (Concentrations: Nursing Education, Nursing Administration)

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Edgewood College, 1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI 53711, PH: 608-663-2292

Concordia University

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - (Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner), MSN - Nurse Educator. DNP

Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097, PH: 888-628-9472

Marian University - School of Nursing

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - (Nurse Educator and Adult Nurse Practitioner)

Marian University , 45 S. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699, PH: 1-800-2-MARIAN

Marquette University College of Nursing

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - ( acute care nurse practitioner; adults np or cns, older adult np or cns, pediatric np or cns, pediatric acute care np, nurse-midwifery, health care systems leadership and Clinical Nurse Leader)

Marquette University College of Nursing, Clark Hall, 530 N. 16th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233, PH: 414-288-3812

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Department of Nursing

Programs Offered: MSN - ( Educator, Nurse Administrator, Adult NP, Family NP, Medical Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Department of Nursing, Nursing Rm 101, 105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, PH: 715-836-5287

University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Nursing

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: DNP - (clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, and nurse anesthetist)

University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792-2455, PH: 608-263-5200

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MS - (Clinical Nurse Specialist, Family Nurse Practitioner), MS/MBA, online DNP, PhD

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413, PH: 414-229-1122

The University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - (FNP, CNL, Nurse Educator), DNP

The University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901, PH: 920-424-2121

Viterbo University

The programs are CCNE accredited.

Programs Offered: MSN - (Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner , Nurse Educator.), DNP (In Development)

Viterbo University, 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601, PH: 608-796-3000