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Master of Science in Nursing Degree

Earn a master's degree in nursing with concentration in nursing education

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Combining a unique blend of online courses and clinical experiences, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) education program provides advanced degree options for BSN graduates. As an MSN student, you will have the opportunity to complete your master's in nursing education.

Our accredited MSN program is offered with plans of study to best fit your needs. You will work exclusively with your faculty advisor to develop a personalized plan of study.

MSN Degree Core Classes

All MSN students will take the following 18 hours of core classes:

  • NUR 5033 Concepts of Advanced Practice Nursing
  • NUR 5043 Ethics and Policy Issues in Advanced Practice
  • NUR 5083 Nursing Research
  • NUR 5123 Information Systems
  • NUR 5533 Statistics & Data Analysis for Nursing

Nursing Education

The nursing education track will prepare you for academic, staff development, and patient education roles. The program will provide you with an excellent foundation in nursing education knowledge, leadership, and evidence-based practice, as well as adult educational theory and teaching strategies.

The MSN degree is offered through SBU's Mercy College of Health Professions.

MSN Program Outcomes  

  1. Integrate skills in critical thinking, information management, and systematic inquiry into the advanced nursing practice role (Clinical Judgment). 
  2. Utilize advanced communication processes to influence health care, health care policy, and advanced professional nursing practice (Communication). 
  3. Synthesize knowledge from concepts, theories, principles and research in nursing in the planning and delivery of holistic evidence-based health care that is responsive to changing needs and societal trends for a multicultural population (Evidence Based Practice). 
  4. Assume leadership, responsibility and accountability for value-based decision-making in the advanced practice role (Professionalism). 
  5. Develop a conscious application and assimilation of the principles of Christian discipleship in the implementation of the advanced practice role (Christian Discipleship).  

Nurse Educator Track Outcomes   

  1. Integrate skills in nursing judgement to advocate for the provision of safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care to promote human flourishing from the perspective of an advanced practice nursing role. 
  2. Utilize interprofessional communication processes to influence health care, health care policy, and collaboration among advanced nursing roles. 
  3. Synthesize concepts, information technology, and research to formulate evidence-based systematic strategies to enhance the quality of health care, address social determinants of health, and respond to the changing needs of diverse populations.  
  4. Employ responsible legal and ethical practices using leadership principles and decision-making skills that demonstrate professionalism and integrity in the advanced nursing role. 
  5. Exemplifies servant leadership through a conscious application and assimilation of a Christian Worldview in the implementation of the advanced nursing role. 

Want to learn more?

To learn more about the MSN education program, application, financial aid and cost information, visit the MSN Graduate Studies page.

MSN Admissions Information

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Degree Plan

100%
Job
placement
rate

(employed as a MSN-prepared RN at the time of graduation)

Contact Admissions

Kearsten Jones

Office of Admissions 
Radiography, Health Sciences, General Education 
417-447-8670
kearsten.jones@SBUniv.edu

 

Earn Your Degree at Either of These Campuses

Springfield Campus

The Southwest Baptist University campus in Springfield, Mo., offers nursing and health science programs that result in accredited nursing, radiography and health science associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees.

Springfield Campus Information

Worldwide Campus

The SBU Worldwide Campus makes it possible for those who have work, family, or military obligations, or seek flexible learning options, to pursue educational programs from wherever you are

Worldwide Campus Information

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The SBU Advantage

  • Receive a high-quality, Christian higher education in partnership with a nationally recognized healthcare system, Mercy Health System.
  • Competitive tuition rates and available tuition assistance programs make an MSN degree from SBU an affordable option.
  • Courses are offered in an 8-week block format allowing you to begin the program at any point throughout the year.

Faith Integration

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.

Admissions Information

Admission criteria:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in nursing coursework. If the student's GPA is less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be required.
  3. Submission of the following documents:
    1. MSN Application 
    2. Official transcript(s) from all prior nursing programs. Transcripts must be sent directly to the College of Health Professions (Attn: Admissions/MSN)
  4. Records and/or requirements: (*Students accepted into the MSN program are required to submit the following records within designated time limits. Admission is conditional until records and requirements are met. Admission criteria are subject to change.)
    1. Current unencumbered RN license in state of residence/employment. Education regulations of the National Council of State Authorization for Distance Education may prohibit acceptance of applicants from certain states. See www.nc-sara.org for further details regarding states that are impacted.
    2. Current BLS certification
    3. Photo ID/driver's license
    4. Background screening including Family Care Registry
    5. Urine drug screening
    6. Immunization records (Tdap, TB, Varicella, MMR, annual influenza, Hepatitis B series)

Course Transfer Equivalency

Nine graduate semester hours completed at another regionally accredited institution may be transferred and applied to the degree. These credits must be comparable to courses offered at Southwest Baptist University and must be approved by the MSN Faculty and Dean. Southwest Baptist University maintains a current database of course transfer equivalencies from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities. Students are welcome to search for and find course equivalents for prerequisite courses and program requirements within the College of Health Professions degree programs.

Contact Information

Paula Palmer
Springfield Campus Admissions
(417) 447-8672
ppalmer@SBUniv.edu 

Megan Dunn '23
"SBU's MSN program is everything I looked for in a graduate program: Christian perspective, great financial aid options, and caring, engaged faculty. The flexibility, graciousness, and kindness I have experienced as an MSN student makes me wish I had done my undergraduate degree here, too!"
Megan Dunn '23
MSN Graduate

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