Overview

Innovative

During the Nursing program of the Winston-Salem State University you'll receive personalized attention from extraordinary faculty. Graduates achieve a personal and intellectual transformation, a global perspective, and a creative approach to meeting the changing needs of society.

Convenient

It’s easier than ever to apply to our well-respected graduate and professional nursing programs.

No GRE or MAT requirement for ANE or MSN-DNP option!

Removal of time limit for health assessment, statistics, and research courses!

Required essay length reduction!

The WSSU MSN Advanced Nurse Educator (ANE) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) options are 2-year programs for full-time study and 3-year programs for part-time study.

Program Paths

Advanced Nurse Educator

The ANE concentration prepares graduates to teach in undergraduate nursing programs and to fulfill clinical education and staff development positions in hospitals and complex educational environments.

Family Nurse Practitioner

FNP graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive primary care to all patients, across a broad range of health care settings, especially underserved and disadvantaged patients, and those of diverse ethnicity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Practice Clinical Problems

Nurse Practitioner Role Preparation and Transition

Advanced Nurse Educator Role & Transition Practicum

Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice

Evaluation Methods in Nursing Education

Advanced Nursing Technologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

39-51

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 1071 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Program Admissions Application

Official report of GRE or MAT scores for FNP program applicants

A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally recognized accredited college or university

A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or greater

Official transcripts from all previous academic work

Undergraduate courses in statistics, research, and health assessment with a grade of “C” or higher

One year clinical nursing experience as a registered nurse (Waive for a GPA of 3.4 and combined GRE 1000 (New scale a minimum of Verbal-153 and Quantative-144)

Three Letters of Reference

Professional resume

Documentation of an active and unencumbered North Carolina or Compact State registered nurse license

Submit an Admission essay of 350-500 words describing the reason for choosing the MSN program at WSSU, short and long term goals, and your understanding of the advanced nursing role (ANE or FNP).

Complete MSN Supplemental Application

Tuition Fee

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International

9604 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4802 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

9604 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4802 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

2582 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1291 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Winston-Salem

864 - 1409 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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