This program equips you to provide advanced patient management and care in acute and complex settings. Take online classes part-time and prepare for adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification.
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Elevate your nursing career with one of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's MSNs.
Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
5
tracks
CCNE
Accredited
Online
with practicum
Financial Aid
available
Advance Your Nursing Career With the Flexibility of Online Courses
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a comprehensive and focused program designed for active registered nurses with a BSN and a passion for career development. Whether you're interested in becoming a nurse educator, nurse leader or nurse practitioner, the MSN program has a track for you.
All the courses in the MSN program are delivered online through synchronous and asynchronous platforms. In addition to online learning, you'll benefit from hands-on learning through clinical hours, teaching experience or practicum hours.
Each MSN track leads to eligibility for its respective certification exam.
Choose Your MSN Path
No matter which MSN option you pursue, you'll get a comprehensive, accredited education from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's highly ranked nursing programs.
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MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
The online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) helps you build advanced practice skills for primary care settings. You'll prepare to sit for the AANP or ANCC certification exam.
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MSN Nurse Educator
Take online classes part-time and sit for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. This program is ideal for nurses who want to teach in academic or clinical settings.
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MSN Nurse Leader
The online MSN Nurse Leader program expands your skills to include essential nursing leadership capabilities. Explore careers in nursing management, such as a nurse leader or nurse manager.
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MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Develop the skills to provide advanced nursing practice to patients and families with mental health needs. Take online classes part-time and prepare for certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
Compare ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's MSN Programs
| MSN AG-ACNP | MSN-FNP | MSN-NE | MSN-NL | MSN-PMHNP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Duration | 6 semesters | 6 semesters | 5 semesters | 5 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Tuition | $678 per credit | $678 per credit | $611 per credit | $522 per credit | $584 per credit |
| Credit Hours | 40 | 40 | 30 | 31 | 40 |
| Start Date | Fall | Fall | Fall | Fall | Fall |
| Hands-on Experience | 750 clinical hours | 750 direct care hours | 500 hours of direct patient care and teaching experience | 500 hours in a leadership role in a health care facility | 750 clinical hours |
*Tuition and fees are for estimating purposes and are subject to change.
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Start Your Journey with OHIO
Begin your path to an MSN today.
Become a Leader in Your Nursing Career with an Online MSN From ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's School of Nursing has established itself as one of the leading nursing schools in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ. Our graduates join the workforce prepared to provide excellent evidence-based care. Experienced faculty work directly with students to help them achieve their professional goals and aspirations through a nursing program that includes both online and hands-on learning experiences.
The demand for advanced practice nurses, including nurse practitioners, nurse educators and nurse leaders, is expected to increase over the next several years. The need for MSN-prepared nurses in various practice settings is growing and varies by location.
Accreditations and Rankings for ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's MSN
- The MSN at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Please visit the website for more information.
- U.S. News & World Report has ranked ºìÐÓÊÓƵ #12 in Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs (tie).1
- ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is among the first universities in the country to be designated as a Collegiate Purple Star campus.2
Sources
- U.S. News & World Report. 2026 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs. Retrieved March 9, 2026, from .
- OHIO News. ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Among First in Nation Designated as Collegiate Purple Star Campus. Retrieved Oct. 2, 2023, from /news.