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Students
Tuition Fee
USD 19,400
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Nursing | Nursing Administration | Nursing Assistant
Area of study
Health
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 19,400
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-06-13-
2025-06-28-
About Program

Program Overview


Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing Online

Program Overview

Transform health outcomes in your community and beyond with the Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing online program. Designed to allow you to earn your degree quickly and conveniently, this CCNE-accredited program elevates your experience administering evidence-based care in real-world settings and provides the foundation for further specialization in your field.


Learning Outcomes

  • Gain the knowledge and skills to advance in your nursing career
  • Construct processes for self-accountability of professional growth, adopt lifelong learning, and practice safely and effectively within a chosen specialty to maintain health and improve patient outcomes
  • Establish an environment of advanced practice that is conducive to the development of effective interactions with patients, other disciplines, and other entities in communities
  • Advocate for policies that lead to improved health outcomes for populations and enhanced quality of healthcare at local, state, national, and global levels
  • Apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to the development and implementation of evidence-based projects in a real-world healthcare setting

Nursing Career Opportunities

  • Hospitals
  • Private practice
  • Public health agencies
  • Research centers
  • Colleges or other educational institutions
  • Telehealth

Total Tuition

$19,400


Duration

As few as 12 months


Credit Hours

30


Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and post-graduate certificate programs in nursing at St. Thomas University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.


Tuition Breakdown

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program
Accelerated MSN $605 $1,890 $19,400

Calendar

The Accelerated MSN program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.


Term Start Date App Deadline Document Deadline Registration Deadline Tuition Deadline Class End Date Term Length
Summer 1 5/17/25 5/2/25 5/7/25 5/12/25 5/21/25 6/27/25 6 weeks
Summer 2 6/28/25 6/13/25 6/18/25 6/23/25 7/2/25 8/8/25 6 weeks
Fall 1 8/23/25 8/8/25 8/13/25 8/18/25 8/27/25 10/17/25 7 weeks
Fall 2 10/18/25 10/3/25 10/8/25 10/13/25 10/22/25 12/12/25 7 weeks

Admissions

Our very reasonable admission requirements allow students with diverse academic backgrounds greater access to the online Master of Science in Nursing programs. You must possess an unencumbered RN license and a bachelor's degree in nursing and submit transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Due to in-person clinical requirements, only students currently residing in Florida and Georgia can enter this program.


Admission Requirements

  • Free application
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Active RN license

Courses

The MSN Administration online curriculum is comprised of 10 core courses for a total of 30 credits.


Core Courses

Students will take the following courses.


  • NUR 501: Philosophical & Theoretical Basis of Nursing
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course explores nursing as an art and science; and how knowledge has developed relevant to phenomena of interest. Each student will develop skills needed to critically analyze and synthesize relevant literature in the area of a specific phenomenon. Throughout the course, the student will enhance the skills to translate evidenced based research into evidenced based practice, while evaluating research project outcomes through discussions. The student will acquire skills in learning interrelationship between nursing theory, research, and practice along with the nature of scientific knowledge. The students will enrich their critical analysis and theory in the development of evidence-based advanced practice nursing protocols.
  • NUR 502: Advanced Pathophysiology
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This is a fully online course that provides the student with the advanced understanding of pathophysiology related to human illness, disease prevention and treatment, within a systems framework. Emphasis is placed on biological theories and principles that provide a basis for understanding pathophysiology as an alteration in the normal physiology functioning of subsystems from conception to end of life and the chemical agents that are capable of producing biologic responses within the body. The course uses critical thinking processes to analyze diverse client presentations of selected illness for symptomatology, pathophysiology, and health care implications.
  • NUR 504: Advanced Health Assessment & Differential Diagnosis
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course helps students acquire knowledge and skills in the conduct of a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, social, functional and environmental aspects of health. Data collection, interpretation, documentation and dissemination of assessment data is studied. Techniques of interview, observation, percussion, palpation, inspection and auscultation in assessing clients across the life span are reviewed in simulated and actual environments.
  • NUR 505: Diversity in Advanced Health Practice
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • Analyze the complexities of health service delivery to diverse populations using social ecological models to provide a deeper understanding of the impacts of health policy, social justice, structural inequities, and the value systems of diverse groups, as well as variables related to gender, age, lifestyle, religion, culture, social class, race, and, geography
  • NUR 506: Influencing Health Policy
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course focuses on influencing public policy related to the health system and resources at the state
      ational/global level. Emphasis will be placed on how health policies are formulated, how to affect this process, and how it impacts clinical practice and health care delivery.
  • NUR 512: Role to Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course will provide a forum for the student to examine the roles of the advanced practice nurse. The content will include professional practice issues for the advanced practice nurse, working independently and collaborating with other health care professionals within the multidisciplinary/multiagency team. This course will also look at the scope of practice, professional responsibilities, informatics, and financial aspects of advanced practice.
  • NUR 600: Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course will provide knowledge of pharmacokinetics that will enable the student to safely and appropriately select pharmacologic agents for the management of common acute and chronic health problems of diverse populations. Specific content of the course covers representative drugs of a pharmacologic group, indications for use, drug selection, titration of dose, key adverse effects, and monitoring of therapy and alternative therapy.
  • NUR 601: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course explores nursing as an art and science in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention, as well as explores strategies how to effectively apply culturally and environmentally sensitive interventions. The course serves as the foundation to develop further assessment skills to sharpen the knowledge base of the advanced practice nurse in promoting health and preventing acute and chronic diseases. Throughout the course, the student will enhance the knowledge to translate relevant clinical guidelines and evidenced-based research into evidenced based practice to promote health and prevent chronic health problems.
  • NUR 602: Advanced Nursing Leadership
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students an in-depth exploration of diverse leadership approaches within the nursing profession. This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively lead and manage healthcare teams, promote organizational excellence, and drive positive change in complex healthcare environments. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, case studies, and assignments, students will examine various leadership theories, styles, and models, including transformational, transactional, servant, authentic, situational, ethical leadership. Students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of different types of leadership and their applications in nursing practice, as well as the ability to critically analyze leadership strategies and implement evidence-based leadership practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and improve patient outcomes.
  • NUR 603: Advanced Nursing Practicum
    • Duration: 7 weeks
    • Credit Hours: 3
    • This course is tailored for students apply theoretical knowledge and clinical skills to the development and implementation of evidence-based projects in a real-world healthcare setting. Students will create a capstone project which will explore key concepts related to evidence-based practice, project management, quality improvement, and healthcare leadership. Students will complete 60 practicum hours. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the research process, critically appraising evidence, identifying practice gaps, and formulating evidence-based solutions.
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