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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Nursing is an exciting profession with many paths and possibilities
Kent State's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares registered nurses for roles in advanced practice, education, and health care administration. Students in this program develop a foundation for further post-graduate and doctoral-level study in nursing.
We offer both full- and part-time curriculum plans, allowing you to continue working while you are in the program. Many courses are online, giving you the flexibility to do coursework around your busy schedule. In addition, some concentrations are 100% online and can be completed remotely by nurses living in any eligible state.
Concentrations
Explore our concentrations below and see where a Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Kent State can take you.
Advanced Practice
Become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
100% online - Provide advanced nursing care of patients from young adulthood through old age to death
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Provide advanced nursing care to adults with complex, acute and chronic illnesses
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Give broad, comprehensive care to adults across the lifespan
Family Nurse Practitioner
Provide comprehensive primary health care in an outpatient setting for patients of all ages
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Serve children within the context of their families and provide individualized and culturally competent care
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Provide advanced psychiatric nursing care to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
100% online - Provide the highest level of primary nursing care for women involving health promotion and disease prevention
Administration & Management
Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership
100% online - Work in mid- to upper-level management, administrative, and leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings
MSN/MBA Dual Degree
100% online - For experienced nurses whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions or entrepreneurship
Education
Nurse Educator
100% Online - Serve as a nursing educator in academic and staff development settings
