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This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different advanced [[:Category:Nursing specialties|nursing specialties]] such as [[Acute care | '''Assistant Editor-In-Chief:''' Michelle Lew | ||
==Overview== | |||
A '''Master of Science in [[Nursing]]''' ('''MSN''') is an advanced-level quaternary education degree for [[Registered Nurse]]s. It is required to become an [[advanced practice nurse]], such as a [[Nurse practitioner|Nurse Practitioner]] or [[Clinical nurse specialist|Clinical Nurse Specialist]], or a [[Clinical nurse leader]], and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and [[Nursing management|managers]]. It is also a prerequisite for [[doctorate]]-level nursing education. | |||
This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different advanced [[:Category:Nursing specialties|nursing specialties]] such as [[Acute care|acute care]], adult, family, [[Geriatric nursing|geriatrics]], [[neonatal]], [[palliative care]], [[Pediatrics|pediatric]], [[Psychiatric|psychiatric]], women's health, etc. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:12, 9 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew
Overview
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level quaternary education degree for Registered Nurses. It is required to become an advanced practice nurse, such as a Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist, or a Clinical nurse leader, and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. It is also a prerequisite for doctorate-level nursing education.
This graduate-level degree may focus in one or more of many different advanced nursing specialties such as acute care, adult, family, geriatrics, neonatal, palliative care, pediatric, psychiatric, women's health, etc.
External Links
- NLNAC - National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission - Accrediting body "responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs, both post-secondary and higher degree (Master’s Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree, Diploma, and Practical Nursing program)."
- CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - Accrediting body that "ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses."
- Online Nursing Degrees - Listing of online nursing degrees.
- Online Master of Science in Nursing