Master of Science in Nursing

Campus Masters Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Masters

Introduction

Master of Science in Nursing is a Masters program taught at Lincoln Memorial University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Lincoln Memorial University is designed for registered nurses aiming for an advanced practice role with competencies in family health promotion and culturally competent clinical management of common conditions across the lifespan. The program offers three concentrations: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP), and Nursing Administration.

FNP offers a seated and online option and requires 43 credit hours of graduate-level coursework with a minimum of 750 clinical hours. FPMHNP can be completed in full-time or part-time study and requires 44 credit hours with 750 clinical hours.

Nursing Administration is 100% online, requires 36 credit hours with a minimum of 360 clinical hours, and includes courses covering finance, budgeting, marketing, and analytics for healthcare strategy, plus a comprehensive exam and a directed scholarly project in final semester for FNP and FPMHNP.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Nursing at Lincoln Memorial University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Lincoln Memorial University.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lincoln Memorial University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To qualify for the MSN program at Lincoln Memorial University, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduated from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program
  • Earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of "B" (3.0) or better
  • Possess a basic understanding of statistics and basic computer skills
  • Completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Not required, but is recommended
  • Must have a minimum of three recommendations from healthcare professionals who can rate your potential. At least two must be from nursing professionals with an MSN or higher. One may be from a professional in a related healthcare field.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Eligibility requirements for the FNP certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Eligibility requirements necessary for the certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • Eligible to sit for the certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) following completion of the hours required in the professional role
  • Preparation for complex healthcare nursing business administrative positions

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.