About the Master of Science in Nursing

The MSN - Nursing Education Program at Northwest Nazarene University offers the working professional nurse an opportunity to complete a master’s degree through a fully online program of study. This program is ideal for those with work and/or family responsibilities. Nurses with an associate degree may complete their master's in 3 years while nurses with a baccalaureate degree may complete their master's in 2 years. 

The Nursing Education program utilizes an online cohort model and supports an interactive learning environment as well as collegiality throughout the student’s progress. Full-time students take from 6 to 9 credit hours per semester, one course at a time. 

The focus of the degree is to prepare nurses for the role of an educator in clinical facilities, educational institutions, and community agencies. Curriculum development, teaching-learning strategies and evaluation processes are covered in the course of study. Internship experiences take place in a variety of educational settings.

View Required Courses in the Catalog