MSN

A values-based, multi-disciplinary online MSN program for working professionals.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is a "life-paced"online program designed for working nurses who need to maintain commitments and remain on the job while developing leadership skills for health care systems, multi-cultural settings, school nurse settings, and the non-profit sector. Full-time students can earn their degree in as little as 24 months. Part-time students can take up to 48 months - the pace is up to you!

This CCNE accredited program is rooted deeply in the principles of service, empathy, agape love, and empowerment to bring people and communities to wholeness and healing. We call this the Sacred Covenant Model of Nursing and it's who we are.

MSN Director; Associate Professor of Nursing

Cathy Rittenhouse

Areas of Expertise: Reproductive health, critical care, leadership

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Professor of Nursing

Don Tyson

Areas of Expertise: Leadership, critical care, perioperative care, quality improvement, ethics

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Co-director of DNP program; Professor of Nursing

Melody Cash

Areas of Expertise: Educational methodologies, geriatrics, evidence-based practice

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Assistant Professor

Kate Clark

Areas of Expertise: Community health, advocacy, refugee issues, community lay health worker initiatives

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Associate Professor

Gloria Rhodes

Areas of Expertise: Peacebuilding & conflict resolution, medication, & cross cultural education

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Professor Emeritus of Nursing

Priscilla Simmons

Areas of Expertise: Educational administration, nursing history & philosophy

Associate Professor; Director of Undergraduate Nursing programs

Laura Yoder

Areas of Expertise: Cardiac nursing, curriculum development, adolescent health behavior

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Adjunct Professor

Deborah Cardenas

Areas of Expertise: Quality & safety in medical practices, regulation, public policy, legal issues, risk management

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Adjunct Professor; School Nurse Coordinator

Carolyn Kirby

Areas of Expertise: School nursing, program administration

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What is unique about EMU’s MSN Program?

An interprofessional focus means you’ll study business, education, conflict transformation, and nursing.

Our sacred covenant framework of nursing is based on faith and values, high professional standards, and bringing people to wholeness and healing.

Small class sizes enhance community-building.

Earn your clinical hours in your own work setting!

Our hybrid program is primarily online distance learning with some virtual classes.

EMU’s expert nursing faculty often have extensive cross-cultural experience*.

Clinical hours are arranged near the student’s residence in collaboration among student, faculty, agency, and preceptor.

Students develop leadership skills while being mindful of what is just, culturally competent, respectful and sacred.

You’ll be part of a community of adult learners collaborating and finding strategic ways to improve the healthcare system. Many students, part time or fulltime, earn a majority of the required 250 clinical hours in their own work setting!

The master of science in nursing program at EMU is also a member of Christian Connections for International Health.

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Master of Science in Nursing

A values-based, multi-disciplinary online MSN program for working professionals.

Currently accepting applications for:

MSN Faculty

Cathy Rittenhouse

Don Tyson

Melody Cash

Kate Clark

Gloria Rhodes

Priscilla Simmons

Laura Yoder

Deborah Cardenas

Carolyn Kirby

About our Online MS in Nursing Program

What is unique about EMU’s MSN Program?