Master of Science in Nursing - BSN to MSN
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Health Systems Leadership-Administrative Nurse Leader (HSL/ANL) track prepares you to work at the administrative level as a nurse manager or nurse executive in a variety of health-care settings. Completion of this program meets the educational qualifications for certification as a nurse administrator.
Health Systems Leadership-Clinical Nurse Leader (HSL-CNL) track prepares you to be a Clinical Nurse Leader, a new nursing role that involves the care coordination of a group of patients and direct patient care in complex situations.
Family Nurse Practitioner (8 semesters, full time)Nurse practitioners are primary-care providers that offer high-quality and cost-effective care to their patients. Their skills include performing physical examinations, implementing minor medical procedures (such as casting), treating illnesses and prescribing medications. Nurse practitioners are different from other primary-care providers because they focus on wellness promotion and illness prevention from holistic, family and community perspectives.
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Designed for the bachelor's-prepared RN, our Master of Science in Nursing (BSN to MSN) program allows you to earn your MSN while continuing to work in your home community. Full-time students complete the program in two years. Part-time options are also available.
An advanced degree opens many rewarding career options for RNs. We offer three tracks:
- Health Systems Leadership-Administrative Nurse Leader
- Health Systems Leadership-Clinical Nurse Leader
- Family Nurse Practitioner
As the first college to develop a web-based advanced practice nurse program,
we are experienced in providing the support you need to succeed with distance learning.
To provide flexibility and eliminate the need to commute daily to campus, we use:
- a web-based curriculum and self-directed learning
- weekend seminars at the Pomona, CA campus twice per semester
- clinical training in your own community under the supervision of an approved preceptor
- a rigorous program of study that produces graduates who are in demand and highly respected by their employers.
- a flexible program that allows you to balance your work and family commitments with your education.
- a college with the highest level of accreditation.
- a chance to join the WesternU nursing alumni who share a lifelong connection with the university.
- top faculty experienced at facilitating distance learning.
- long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first;
treating students as colleagues; and fostering camaraderie among students. - outstanding student support services for distance learners.
For more information we invite you to attend an information session,
contact an admissions counselor and/or sign up for our electronic mailing list.
Are you ready for distance learning?
