Master of Science in Nursing
Program Overview
School of Nursing Graduate Degrees
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students to advance their nursing career. There are two options within MSOE’s MSN program: the business-oriented Executive Leadership and Management Track or a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track for those seeking to provide mental health care.
Executive Leadership and Management Program
Are you prepared to become the nursing leader of tomorrow? The MSOE MSN Nurse-Leader: Management and Executive Program promotes skills and knowledge that nurse-leaders can implement and use to achieve change. Coursework emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills in real-world environments. The program emphasizes executive concepts such as managing financial resources, managing human capital, analyzing large data sets, understanding complex organizational systems, and ensuring quality and safety, all through the lens of nursing practice.
Program Details
- Mode of Delivery: Online
- Program Credits: 37 credits, 505 practicum hours
- Admissions Requirements:
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Proof of valid, unrestricted RN license
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs
The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses estimates that 1 in 5 adults suffers from some sort of mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other illnesses. The U.S. is suffering from a dramatic shortage of mental health providers who are equipped to handle the issues that accompany mental health disorders. Studies suggest that by 2025, demand for mental health services by appropriately trained practitioners will outpace supply by approximately 10,000.
We offer two programs: the MSN PMHNP and a post-Master's PMHNP certificate. Our unique programs specialize in a holistic approach to advanced practice mental health nursing. The programs have a strong emphasis on psychotherapy and employ holistic modalities such as solution-focused therapy, modeling and role modeling, and existentialism. Upon completion of the program, in addition to AHNCC PMHNP certification, students are eligible for holistic nursing certification through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center (AHNCC). MSOE’s program is also accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Details
- Mode of Delivery: Online with 2 on-campus immersions
- Program Credits: 46 credits, 600 practicum hours
- Admissions Requirements:
- Undergraduate transcripts with proof of BSN
- Proof of valid, unrestricted RN license
Curriculum Format
Blended Internet Delivery
Blended courses meet synchronously and asynchronously throughout the semester. (Dates are indicated in the course schedule). Students may elect to attend synchronous sessions on campus or in a virtual medium. In addition, NU6220 Advanced Health Assessment and NU7220 APRN Psychiatric Mental Health 3: Care of Families and Groups will each have a 3-day immersion, which will require travel and attendance of activities on campus; students will be informed of the dates at the time the schedule is posted.
Admissions Process
- Submit application online.
- Submit supporting documents to admissions counselor via email or mail.
- Completed file reviewed by program director for admission decision.
- Upon acceptance, submit your enrollment deposit to secure your spot in the program.
- Get access to your myMSOE account and MSOE email.
- Admissions registers you for appropriate coursework and sends schedule when finalized by the Registrar’s office.
- You are officially an MSOE Raider!
Tuition & Financial Aid
- Graduate Tuition
- Graduate Financial Aid
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master's degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and have full approval of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
State Licensure
MSOE is required by the Department of Education to provide enrolled and prospective students and their parents certain information. The information in this section includes disclosures as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008.
Below is an indication of whether the M.S. in Nursing program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.
- Satisfies Educational Requirements: WI
- Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
- No Determination Made: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WV, WY
Below is an indication of whether the M.S. in Nursing Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all US states and territories.
- Satisfies Educational Requirements: AL, AK, AS, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MP, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, WY
- Does Not Satisfy Educational Requirements: None
- No Determination Made: None
- Additional requirements may be necessary in the following states: ND, NY, PA, OH, KY, NM