MSN Programs
Master of Science in Nursing
The demand for quality health care continues to grow and the prospects for high-quality nursing careers are climbing. Consider taking your nursing career to the next level by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. We are proud to offer three MSN programs: MSN Nurse Practitioner, MSN Nurse Educator, and MSN Nurse Executive. The MSN is a part-time program offered in a hybrid format with a combination of fully-online courses, face-to-face classes, and clinical experiences.
Student Handbook
MSN Student Handbook 2024-25MSN Programs
MSN Nurse Educator
The MSN Nurse Educator is an essential program for addressing many of today’s pressing needs in the health care arena. All nurses are educators, however, not all nurses are prepared as educators. The MSN Nurse Educator will provide the health care environment with nurses who understand instructional strategies, curriculum design and evaluation methods. With an MSN as a Nurse Educator, you can remain at bedside, become a staff educator, become a leader in your chosen area of expertise, and/or teach nursing to future nurses.
MSN Nurse Practitioner
The MSN Nurse Practitioner, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), was established to meet the need for trained professional health care leaders. The MSN Nurse Practitioner prepares Registered Nurses (RN) to sit for the specialty certification exam. The certifying agency determines eligibility for the exam. Students may specialize in Adult Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
MSN Nurse Executive
This program prepares nurses to be leaders who can manage biomedical and information technology advancements, health care reform legislation, escalating costs with diminished reimbursement for services, and a workforce of multiple generations who are operating in tandem with healthcare organizations. This is an essential skill set for Nurse Executives who lead teams and practice innovative, creative approaches that will assist them in achieving stability and consistency in an unpredictable environment.
Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) in Business
Business Healthcare Pathway for Rowan MSN Candidates
Gain business knowledge and acumen to prepare for leadership roles in medical fields, health care professions, and administration in the health economy sector.
The MSN – Business Pathway is beneficial for Nurse Leaders to gain business knowledge and acumen to prepare for leadership roles in medical fields, health care professions, and administration in the health economy sector. Students will have the opportunity to pursue a graduate business certificate, and/or the Master of Business Administration (MBA) for a more in-depth study of business principles. To learn more, visit the MSN – Business Pathway page.