Overview

Our 100% fully online Nursing MSN program from Salem International University builds upon what you’ve learned in your BSN coursework and during any on-the-job experience to prepare you to step into roles as leaders in the field of nursing. Whether you’ve been looking for a nurse practitioner program or the opportunity to become a nurse educator or another managerial or education role, a master’s in nursing is a vital step to gaining the practical and theoretical knowledge to push your career forward.

Salem’s online MSN covers topics like:

Evidence-based research findings as a foundation for advanced nursing roles
Using critical thinking and systematic inquiry to develop strategies to support advanced patient care across a variety of age categories and healthcare environments
Professional values and legal and ethical principles to improve health outcomes and services
Evaluating cultural and socially diverse concepts to boost patient care and health outcomes
Advocating for policies and financial approaches that promote and preserve public health
Designing strategies that prioritize professional development and lifelong learning

Students will choose a specialization in either Nursing Administration or Nursing Education, but all MSN students will complete a capstone project that analyzes a significant issue related to their field. Salem’s Master of Science in Nursing combines evidence-based practice with theory and research so that our graduates feel ready to step forward and take the lead in the complex, dynamic environment of healthcare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Basis & Role Development for Advanced Nursing

Advanced Research, Inquiry, and Evidence-Based Practice

Health Care Policy, Law and Ethics

Leadership in Health Care Environments

Health Care Informatics and Technology

Organizational Behavior and Workforce Management

Finance and Economics for Nursing Leadership

Complex Health Systems Planning and Resource Management

Population Health Management, Quality Improvement and Safety

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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More details

The university admits students on a rolling, monthly start basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Salem, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Nurses who wish to apply to the MSN online program must:

Hold a current, unrestricted RN license in the student’s state of residence.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Maintain licensure throughout the program of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19500 USD / full

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Out-of-State

19500 USD / full

≈ 19500 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

19500 USD / full

≈ 19500 USD / full

Funding

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Overview

Salem’s online MSN covers topics like:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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