Overview

You enjoy making a difference in the lives of your patients, families, and colleagues and want to continue your education with a master’s in nursing. With the healthcare climate changing at lightning speed, having the skills and knowledge to lead high-performing organizations or nursing education programs is critical. Nurses are leading the way toward an improved health care system in the U.S. by advancing degrees and practicing at the full extent of their education. Be one of these nurses!

ECPI University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program encompasses two distinct concentrations: Nursing Education and Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner. The concentrations are guided by the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) competencies and the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s (AANP) core and population-specific competencies.

Careers

Graduates with a concentration in Nursing Education will be eligible for positions in a variety of health care and academic settings such as:

Patient Education
Clinical Nurse Educator
Director of Professional Practice
Director of Staff Development
Nursing Faculty at the practical, associate or bachelor degree levels

Graduates holding a master degree in Family Nurse Practitioner will be eligible for positions in a variety of community settings such as:

Provider Offices
Public Health Departments
Urgent Care
Industrial Settings/Occupational Health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pathophysiology
Topics in Population Health
Policy, Politics, and Advocacy in Healthcare
Nursing Research & Evidence-based Practice
Healthcare Technologies and Patient Safety
Advanced Pharmacology for Prescribers
Advanced Procedures and Diagnostic Reasoning
Primary Care: Adults and Older Adults

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

ECPI University receives admissions applications throughout the year, and classes begin every five weeks.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

49 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Virginia Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete a personal interview with admissions.
Complete a graduate application for admission and enrollment agreement.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and from an academic institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Undergraduate coursework. Applicants who do not have previous undergraduate coursework in statistics, health assessment, or research may be required to complete one or more prerequisite courses prior to acceptance in the graduate program.
Undergraduate cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
Current resume and unencumbered RN license. Each applicant submits a current resume that indicates current nursing work experience in the field in the last 3 years.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12960 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12960 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12960 USD / year

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Living costs

Virginia Beach

United States

980 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Virginia Beach

Funding

Scholarships Information

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