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Online Nursing Classes
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Elevate Your Nursing Career with Our Online MSN Degree
At Mercy College of Ohio, we understand the evolving demands of healthcare and the critical role advanced nursing plays in meeting these challenges. Our online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for registered nurses like you, who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you're aiming to move into leadership, education, or a specialized area of nursing practice, our online MSN degree offers the flexibility, accreditation, and comprehensive curriculum you need to succeed.
This online MSN degree program can be finished in six semesters, taking one course at a time for better focus. Each semester is split into 7-week sessions, except for the final one, which extends to 10 weeks for key practicum and capstone courses. You'll have up to five years to complete your degree, starting from your first semester.
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Specialize in Nursing Leadership or Nursing Education
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Online coursework with two practicum experiences completed in the student’s geographic location provide relevant opportunities to enhance your integration of knowledge into practice.
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Program is designed for the working nurse allowing you to balance professional commitments with academic advancement
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No on-campus residency required
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Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Online MSN Degree: Nursing Leadership and Education Options
Explore the Path to Leadership
Dive into our Leadership track, designed for RNs aiming to elevate healthcare management and policy. Our fully online MSN degree enables you to balance work and study, fostering the skills to lead with confidence. This specialized curriculum is tailored to empower you with advanced leadership techniques and strategic decision-making abilities, preparing you for high-level roles in the evolving healthcare landscape.
Advanced Nursing Education Track
Join other professionals in our Education track, crafted for those dedicated to shaping the future of nursing education. This online journey offers the flexibility to work and learn simultaneously, ensuring you stay at the forefront of nursing education techniques. Dive into a curriculum that integrates the latest in educational innovation, preparing you to effectively guide and mentor future nursing professionals.
CCNE Accredited Excellence
Our MSN program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, assures quality and recognition, setting a high standard for academic excellence and professional achievement. Embrace the freedom to study anytime, anywhere, perfect for the working professional eager to advance without pausing their career, offering a flexible and accessible path to elevate your nursing credentials.
Associate Degree or diploma in Nursing to a Master's in as few as three years
Mercy College's RN to MSN online nursing program provides a unique option for students who have an associate degree or diploma in nursing, earned their RN license, and are now ready to achieve an MSN degree. The RN to MSN program is fully online and designed for working nurses. Students can earn their master's in nursing while working full-time. The MSN program offers two tracks for students to choose from: Nursing Leadership and Nursing Education.
Attend an online information session to learn more about advancing your Nursing career.
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“My experience in the MSN program has been amazing. It has opened my eyes to a whole new level of nursing and nursing leadership. With my daughter being born the first night of the semester, online learning was definitely the right choice for me with the self-paced program allowing for work-life, family-life, school-life balance. The faculty are responsive to student needs and the support resources are exceptional.”
Cory Unverferth
Manager Infection Prevention & Control Mercy Health St. Rita’s
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“I found my Mercy College professors to not only be amazing educators, but to also be supportive and empowering advocators of justice. The Mercy College MSN Program Education Track posed critical thinking challenges that led to my chosen Capstone project. I recommend Mercy College of Ohio MSN Education/Leadership Programs as top notch in preparation for your professional and personal development.”
Margaret Sumpter
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“The skills gained from applying evidence-based practice learned during my Mercy College MSN Leadership Track Program into my current role, has heightened my ability to be a mentor to new nursing leaders. The highly knowledgeable instructors ensured lessons were tailored to meet the needs of the students and relevant to today’s health care climate.”
Milagros Castillo