Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

We’re building on the quality nursing education already offered at EMU. Join our 24 month master’s level program, designed for working nurses who need to maintain commitments and remain on the job while developing leadership and management skills for complex health care systems.

You’ll be part of a community of learners in a combination of face-to-face orientation and online courses. We approach health care leadership from an interprofessional approach including business and management, conflict transformation, nursing, and education courses. Choose either part time or full time while continuing to work. Clinical hours are required, most of which may be accomplished within the work setting.

our reputation

  • stethoscopeEmployers say they hire EMU graduates because of their high moral values, broader view toward others, above average communication skills, strong values, good critical thinking skills and because they are self-confident.

Choose one of two tracks:

MSN: Leadership and Management

  • Empowers graduates to lead and collaborate in complex health care systems with a social justice framework.
  • Develops skills for responsive leaders to function in diverse settings.
  • Provides academic preparation for either the Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam ANCC) or the Certified Nurse Manager and Leader Exam (AONE) if certification is desired.

MSN: Leadership/School Nursing

  • Prepares graduates in the management of health care for school-age children in response to the diverse needs of children in the school setting.
  • Includes 13 credits of coursework leading to a school nurse certification.

Distinctives of EMU MSN graduate studies

  • Interprofessional: business, education, conflict transformation, and nursing courses.
  • Sacred covenant framework of nursing based on both faith and high professional standards,on bringing people to wholeness and healing.
  • Small class size to enhance community building.
  • Primarily online distance learning with some virtual classes.
  • Expert faculty with cross cultural experience.
  • Clinical hours arranged near the student’s residence in collaboration among student, faculty, agency, and preceptor.
  • Develops leadership skills while being mindful of what is just, culturally competent, respectful and sacred.