Gonzaga University offers a master of science in nursing degree for nurses who already have a bachelor's degree and a current license to practice. Students can tailor degrees to fit their interest by picking one of two specializations.
The nurse educator program prepares students to work in either the university or practice setting. Students who become nurse educators can combine their clinical knowledge with teaching and contribute to the lives of future nurses.
The health system leadership program is the second specialized area. This program teaches students how to manage clinical departments, become an executive in the health care system, or manage a facility. It allows students to broaden their expertise outside of the nursing profession.
The master of science in nursing degree is fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, according to Gonzaga University.
Gonzaga University
502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
866-295-3105
gonzagaonline.com
The University of Cincinnati offers a variety of specializations within its online master of science degree in nursing. Students complete clinical training in their communities. The program also provides comprehensive online support.
The school has seven specialized programs from which nurses can choose. The psychiatric/mental health nursing program prepares nurses to diagnose and treat mentally ill patients via counseling and education. In the clinical nurse specialist/nurse educator program, students learn to treat critically ill patients or work with patients in an education role. Other programs include women's health, family health, nurse educator, and nurse midwifery.
University of Cincinnati
3110 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
513-558-3600
nursing.uc.edu
A master of science in nursing degree from Drexel University provides nurses with the skills to work with critical care patients.
Students in the acute nurse practitioner program learn how to maintain and improve the health of acutely ill patients, according to Drexel University. In addition, students understand the importance of clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning.
Although the program is online, students must have a registered nursing license in Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia or Delaware. Students also must be willing to complete their training in one of these states.
The clinical practicum for the program typically takes place in health care settings like emergency departments, clinics, labs, or intensive care units.
Drexel University
3001 Market St., Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104
877-215-0009
drexel.com