丝瓜视频

Master of Science in Nursing

The demand for highly educated MSN-prepared nurses grows every day.

 

丝瓜视频 offers specialized online听惭厂狈听programs for bachelor鈥檚-prepared registered nurses who wish to pursue a master鈥檚 degree. Students choose from five specializations, each designed to help nurses achieve their goals while supporting adult learners earning their degree online. The Master of Science in Nursing program at 丝瓜视频 is accredited by the . The mission of Aspen鈥檚 School of Nursing and Health Sciences is to enhance the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities at local, state, and national levels through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

5 Reasons to Go Back to School for an MSN

Enjoy Flexibility– 12 online courses with program start dates every 2 weeks

Choose Where You Learn– Online courses with a local practicum

Affordable Monthly Payments

Focus on Your Passion– Choose your practicum project

Practicum courses are performed within a clinical practice or academic setting allowing students to apply concepts under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Aspen鈥檚 Office of Field Experience offers additional support for MSN students during the practicum process.

MSN Program Specializations

Aspen听also offers听online RN to MSN programs for nurses without a BSN degree.听

Why More Nurses Are Choosing Aspen

Coursework is
100% Online
Complete your MSN
in as little as 24 months

MSN Courses

Aspen鈥檚 MSN curriculum features 12 courses designed to equip you with advanced nursing skills. Taught by experienced nurse educators from diverse healthcare settings, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to apply new knowledge directly to your practice through the integration of your MSN practicum project. View the program page for each specialization for information on required courses.

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鈥淢y experience at 丝瓜视频, for both undergraduate and graduate programs, was flawless. My Academic Advisors were fantastic, guiding me every step of the way and providing steadfast support. Whenever I had questions, they always had answers. I am deeply grateful for the support from both my family and the Aspen family, and I look forward to future success in my career.鈥�
Steven P.
MSN Administration & Management, graduated March 2024

Cost & Time to Completion

The Best Fit for Working Nurses

We understand the difficulties in pursuing your MSN when you have a demanding work schedule. The 8-week courses at 丝瓜视频 allow you to complete your program in as little as 24 months.听

Our Monthly Payment Plan Makes Us Different.

Paying for your MSN shouldn鈥檛 be complicated. Our Monthly Payment Plan makes it easy for working nurses to finance their MSN program.

Pay $415 per Month

The monthly payment plan is a private education loan with a 0% fixed rate of interest (0% APR) and no down payment. Each month you鈥檒l make one payment of $415 for 42 months.

 

Tuition Rates

$15,480 Tuition
$1,725 - $2,000 Fees
$1,800
Estimated
Textbook
Costs
$19,005 - $19,280
The total cost of your degree program will vary depending upon the number of courses you take, course retakes (if applicable), transfer credits awarded, fees incurred and the cost of textbooks.

Other Ways to Finance Your MSN

Students who have served, or are currently serving in the United States Military and their legal spouses are eligible to receive a听听from 丝瓜视频.

丝瓜视频 is currently approved by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal student aid for the MSN program.

丝瓜视频 maintains employee tuition discount partnerships with a large and growing number of organizations. Tell your enrollment advisor where you work and ask them to check for you prior to enrolling.

Aspen offers several听payment plans听for students to fund their education.

Earn Your MSN with Confidence

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master鈥檚 degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at 丝瓜视频 are accredited by the .

鈥淚 was able to excel at 丝瓜视频 because of its flexibility, support, and encouragement from my professors.鈥�
Erin T.
MSN Nursing Education, graduated May 2021

Admission Requirements

Application 鈥� A completed application; Aspen does not charge an application fee

Registered Nurse Licensure 鈥� Current, unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the United States, a US territory, or Canada. Registered nurses licensed outside of these areas are not eligible.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 鈥揙fficial Transcript demonstrating a bachelor鈥檚 degree in nursing from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent; applicants must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA in their BSN program (see Catalog for more information)

Nursing Experience 鈥� A minimum of one year of nursing experience completed within the past five years.

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Career Outlook

Nursing is a unique career field that provides opportunities in a variety of settings and patient populations.听 The identifies that the job outlook from 2022-2033 is 6% faster than average with an anticipated 194,500 nursing jobs projected annually.

The听听(AACN) reported that 82% of new MSN graduates had a job offer at the time of graduation and听95%听of MSN graduates had a job offer within 6 months of graduation.

See each MSN specialization page for more specific Career Outlook information.

Average Annual Salary for MSN-prepared Nurses

$120,870

Data pulled from in Fall 2024. Salary can vary widely depending on geographical location and role.

MSN Frequently Asked Questions

    The Master of Science in Nursing degree is a graduate degree that prepares nurses for specialties in their selected area of healthcare.

    The RN-MSN program is available for RNs who do not hold a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN). The MSN direct-entry program is available for RNs who have obtained their BSN degree.

    Yes, the MSN program is accredited by the .

    Yes, Aspen鈥檚 MSN degree programs are completed online. There is a 120-hour practicum course associated with each specialty that requires a preceptor supervisor.

    Aspen offers MSN degrees specializing in Administration and Management, Forensic Nursing, Informatics, Nursing Education, and Public Health.

    No, students can only complete one specialization.

    Many students utilize their workplace to identify their preceptor and site location.听 Aspen鈥檚 Office of Field Experience (OFE) is also available to support students with obtaining approval from their preceptor, site, and collaborating to identify alternative locations as needed.

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