Master of Science in Nursing Programs

Advance your nursing career with one of these MSN specializations

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Covering subjects from advanced health assessment to pharmacology, this master’s degree in nursing specialization provides the insights, experience and credentials you need to sit for The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) AGACNP certification exam.

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
With courses in family health and evidence-based practice, you’ll gain the skills required to help meet the health needs of your community and the education you need to sit for Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exams from ANCC or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Learn what it takes to help patients with psychiatric disorders in this nurse practitioner specialization and pursue the education required to sit for ANCC’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification exam.

Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program
Our online Post-Graduate APRN Certificate programs are designed for registered nurses with BSN and MSN degrees seeking to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to practice in another area of Advanced Practice Nursing. There are three track options: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Students will engage in clinical experiences that match their specialty area.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an MSN degree

MSN stands for Master of Science in Nursing. These graduate-level nursing degrees offer the educational opportunity nurses with undergraduate-level degrees can use to advance their overall nursing skills and fundamentals to prepare for leadership positions. Many Master of Science in Nursing programs also offer specializations in areas like family care, gerontology or mental health to prepare nurses for advanced positions in specific healthcare niches.

What can you do with an online MSN degree

An education gained through an online MSN program could help you provide better patient care, lead other nurses and make a bigger impact as part of the medical team. Depending on the specialization involved, your master’s degree could help you prepare for and pursue any number of advanced nursing positions in a variety of settings, including primary care offices, treatment centers, mental health facilities, urgent care clinics, hospitals and more.

How long does it take to earn your MSN online?

Coursework for Husson’s online MSN programs is designed to be completed in 30 months or less. MSN candidates will also need to engage in and complete specialization-relevant clinicals to start applying online learning to real-world situations.

Is an MSN the same as a nurse practitioner?

One is a nursing degree program, the other is a designation. Certain nursing degrees, including Husson’s MSN degrees, offer nursing practice specializations that could lead to an NP designation. We also offer post-master nursing certificate programs that could lead to nurse practitioner opportunities.

Are online MSN programs respected?

The information, insights and skills developed through online coursework are very real. Husson’s online MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and provide the instruction and credential needed to take and successfully pass relevant nurse practitioner certification exams issued by the American Nurses Credentialling Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). So, yes, online MSN programs can be well respected.

Husson University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Husson University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).