Overview

The Nursing, MSN program prepares graduates for advanced practice nursing and for leadership roles in a variety of community based or acute care provider agencies. The MSN program offers seven concentrations:

Part-time study is available. Certificate programs are available for post-master's study in selected areas.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; phone 202-887-6791.

The nurse midwifery concentration is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) formerly called the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone 240-485-1802, fax 240-485-1818.

The nurse anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068; telephone 847-692-7050.

ECU Advantage

East Carolina University (ECU) College of Nursing has been named a Center of Excellence for 2011–2015 by the National League for Nursing (NLN) and has been ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 out of 72 master’s programs in the country. Many of our courses are o line.

The College of Nursing is part of the health sciences division, which houses the Brody School of Medicine including basic sciences. We are located next to Vidant Medical Center, a magnet designated hospital serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. We offer many opportunities for interprofessional education, practice and research. A master of science in nursing degree prepares you for a variety of career choices and prepares you to enter the doctorate of nursing practice (DNP) or doctorate of philosophy in nursing (PhD) also offered in the College of Nursing at East Carolina University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Research Methods
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Nursing Leadership and Management
Advanced Health Assessment
Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
Healthcare Policy and Ethics
Nursing Informatics
Advanced Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology
Family Nurse Practitioner Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Nursing View 1047 other Masters in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

varies by program

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at East Carolina University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA requirement (varies by program)
Active and unrestricted RN license
Personal statement or essay
Letters of recommendation (varies by program)
Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
GRE or MAT scores (varies by program)

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 24 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About