Overview

We offer two tracks to reach your educational and professional goals of becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). You can choose to either complete the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)-CNS or continue to add the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-Executive Leadership degree as well.

About this program

The advantage to Edgewood University’s program structure is that after receiving the MSN-CNS, you can seek certification and work in that capacity while continuing on with your doctoral level coursework to complete your DNP.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Pharmacology
Health Systems Informatics
Healthcare Finance and Regulatory Environments
Population Health and Health Policy
Leadership Residency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

47 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide evidence of a baccalaureate or more advanced degree from a nursing program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission status.
Complete and submit graduate application (including $30 fee) to Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions.
Request that official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate academic
Provide two letters of recommendation from nursing supervisors, and/or colleagues
Submit a written statement
Currently hold a license as a registered professional nurse.
Prior to beginning the MSN program’s practicum requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17108 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17108 USD / year

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In-State

17108 USD / year

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Funding

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About this program

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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