Overview

Benedictine University's Master of Science in Nursing online curriculum aligns with the education standards specified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which emphasize organizational and system-based leadership, healthcare technologies, advocacy, inter-professional collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and cultural awareness.

Choose From Two M.S.N. Concentrations: Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive Leader

The M.S.N. online program offers two concentrations that reflect the needs and trends of the nursing profession and allow you to tailor your studies toward your own career goals:

Nurse Educator: Designed for nurses interested in serving as educators in clinical settings. Coursework in this concentration focuses on advanced level sciences and specialty knowledge in instructional strategies, curriculum development, and evaluation methods.

Nurse Executive Leader: Designed for nurses interested in serving in leadership roles. Coursework in this concentration focuses on communication, nursing leadership, systems thinking, and financial management.

Career Support for Benedictine M.S.N. Students

The Benedictine Virtual Career Center (BVCC) provides students and alumni with access to hundreds of current internships, job opportunities career fairs and networking events that expose students to the nation's top employers. On BVCC, you can search job openings by industry, salary, location and area of interest with just the click of a button.

You can also submit your resume directly to the BVCC website and have it personally reviewed by a director in the Office of Career Development, who will give you feedback within 48 hours.

Additionally, all of Benedictine's career support resources are available online at your convenience. From resume/CV templates to downloadable guides on interviewing skills and salary negotiations, the Career Development website offers a variety of resources.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Promotion and Interprofessional Collaboration
Ethical and Culturally Competent Health Care Professional
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Research and Process Improvement
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
Quality Improvement and Safety in Health Care Systems
Advanced Health Assessment

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lisle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (B.S.N.) from a program accredited by a regionally accredited college or university.
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Proof of license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States.
Have computer skill/proficiency in word processing, email and library online searches.
Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.
Statement of Goals of a maximum of two pages describing goals and rationale for pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Include past nursing experiences that have prepared you to pursue a new role following completion of the program.
One letter of professional recommendation from an individual familiar with the applicant's competence in the practice of nursing and potential for successful graduate education.
A score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) in accordance with the Graduate Catalog policy for those applicants where English is not their primary language.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24120 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24120 USD / year

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In-State

24120 USD / year

≈ 24120 USD / year

Additional Details

Total Estimated Tuition $24.120

Funding

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Overview

Choose From Two M.S.N. Concentrations: Nurse Educator or Nurse Executive Leader

Career Support for Benedictine M.S.N. Students

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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