MSN Program

The College of Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is part of the ongoing commitment of the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri - St. Louis to provide quality education for registered nurses.

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College of Nursing Faculty

The College’s nursing faculty members are recognized as leaders in the education of nurses and innovators in nursing practice and research. The faculty, through teaching and research, is at the forefront in the changes in delivery of health care and are dedicated to the advancement of the nursing profession. Student’s have access to faculty through classroom and clinical settings, the internet and extracurricular activities.

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is designed for the nurse who wishes to pursue advanced nursing practice.  Once admitted to the MSN program, students work with an advisor to develop a plan of study.  Registration can be accomplished by appointment or email, if desired.

The College of Nursing MSN program offers two curricula to prepare graduates as Nurse Educators and Nurse Practitioners:

The Nurse Educator Role prepares nurses to teach in basic nursing programs, staff development or community education. The MSN Nurse Educator Role requires a minimum of 41 credit hours. Clinical activities are focused on enactment of the role and a clinical population and involve 256 clinical hours. Students complete 12 credit hours of core course work that focus on issues and concepts critical to understanding the rapidly changing health care system. These courses address values in health care decision making, policy and finance in health care organizations, societal issues impacting health, population-based foundations of health, theoretical foundations and research for evidence-based practice. A greater understanding of the individual role is achieved through completion of the remaining 29 credit hours.

• Admission Criteria
• Sample Plan of Study (PDF)
  • ANP, FNP, PNP, Women's Health
  • Neonatal
  • Educator
• Course Offerings
• Course Descriptions
• MSN Student Handbook
• APRN Regulations July 2008 (PDF)