Master of Science in Nursing 3337163 220177470 2008-06-18T17:14:13Z 208.40.206.69 Removed text that looked like advertising...and unneccesary A '''[[Master's|Master]] of Science in [[Nursing]]''' ('''MSN''') is an advanced-level [[quaternary education]] [[Academic degree|degree]] for [[Registered Nurse]]s. It is required to become an [[advanced practice nurse]], such as a [[Nurse Practitioner]], [[Clinical Nurse Specialist]], Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, or a [[Clinical nurse leader]], and is considered an entry-level degree for [[nurse educators]] and [[Nursing management|managers]]. It may also be a prerequisite for [[doctorate]]-level nursing education. This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different advanced [[:Category:Nursing specialties|nursing specialties]] such as [[Acute care nursing|acute care]], adult, family, [[Geriatric nursing|geriatrics]], [[neonatal]], [[Palliative care nursing|palliative care]], [[Pediatric nursing|pediatric]], [[Psychiatric nursing|psychiatric]], women's health, etc. A '''[[Master's|Master]] of [[Nursing]]''' ('''MN''') is a graduate-level program for individuals who have a non-nursing bachelor's degree and would like to become a nurse. The program prepares the student at a higher level than a traditional BSN program to enter the profession of nursing. The MN degree program is not a program that prepares the nurse for advanced practice positions, such as a clinical nurse specialist, or a nurse practitioner; it is not a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. The program offers the shortest path for college graduates who want to be nurses. The courses emphasize research, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and theoretical perspectives in nursing and are taught at a higher level than traditional BSN courses. It opens up additional financial aid options. Rather than another bachelor's degree, the MN reflects the advanced course work in the field of nursing. *[http://www.msj.edu/view/academics/graduate-programs/nursing_2.aspx] ==External links== *[http://nlnac.org/ NLNAC - National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission] - Accrediting body "responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both post-secondary and higher degree (Master’s Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma, and Practical Nursing program)." *[http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/ CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education] - Accrediting body that "ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses." *[http://www.elearners.com/online-degrees/nursing.htm Online Nursing Degrees] - Listing of online nursing degrees. *[http://www.graduate.norwich.edu/nursing/ Online Master of Science in Nursing] *[http://www.my-nursing-career.com/nursing-degrees/index.html Nursing Schools] - Listing of Nursing Schools *[http://www.mastersinnursing.com Masters in Nursing] - Guide to accredited programs offering a masters degree in nursing. *[http://www.nursingonline.uc.edu University of Cincinnati] - Online MSN degree for Nurse Midwifery or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner ==See also== {{nursingportal}} * [[Diploma in Nursing]] * [[Associate of Science in Nursing]] * [[Bachelor of Science in Nursing]] * [[Doctor of Nursing Science]] * [[Nurse education]] * [[Nursing school]] {{Nursing}} [[Category:Master's degrees|Nursing]] [[Category:Nursing]] {{Edu-stub}} {{Nursing-stub}}