Online Master of Science in Nursing | MSN Programs | Maryville University Online

Online Master of Science in Nursing | MSN Programs | Maryville University Online
Credential Category
master degree
Course Mode
online
Location
Online
Repeat Frequency
P1W
Course Workload
PT60M
Number Of Credits
47
Occupational Credential Awarded
Nurse Practitioner
Offer Category
Paid
Offer Price
35383
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Bravely move forward in your nursing career today
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Access coursework
100% online
with no campus visits required.
Apply with
no GMAT, GRE, or statistics
needed.
Choose from
five concentrations
Complete clinicals locally
in your preferred setting.
Get started quickly with
no waiting list
once you’re accepted.
Choose the part-time or full-time option, and earn your MSN degree in
as few as 20 months
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Nurse leaders are shaping the future of healthcare
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Maryville University proudly offers five distinct online master’s in nursing programs designed for experienced nurses who want to transform the healthcare system — starting with their own roles.
Take this opportunity to gain a whole new leadership perspective focused on compassion, preventive care, and evidence-based decision-making, and advance your career and salary potential at a time when nurse practitioner is one of the fastest-growing careers in the U.S.
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Benefits of online MSN degrees
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When you choose to enroll in one of our five MSN online programs, you open the door to becoming a mentor, educator, researcher, or administrator. Each of our online accredited MSN programs offers you the flexibility to pursue a degree on your own timeline while continuing to work, allowing you to advance in the nursing profession. Our expert faculty and support staff give you the tools you need to succeed.
Earning an MSN from Maryville can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to bravely move forward from where you are today.
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Why choose one of Maryville’s online MSN programs?
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Enjoy a flexible and convenient 24/7 online learning model.
Complete your MSN in approximately two years.
Gain immediately actionable knowledge in online classrooms and clinicals.
Learn from faculty members with hands-on clinical expertise who teach nursing from experience.
Receive student-centered support to become a successful nurse practitioner.
Study with a university that embodies the values of caring, collaboration, and excellence.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Maryville University is also recognized as one of the
best online nursing school master’s programs for 2023
by The Princeton Review and one of the
best online master’s in nursing programs
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Spring 2026 term
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Start date: Jan. 12, 2026
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Start date: Oct. 19, 2026
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Take charge of your career with your choice of five online MSN-NP programs
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Defining the focus of your master’s in nursing degree is the first step in shaping the type of role you want to play as a nurse practitioner. When you choose Maryville for your online MSN degree, you have the option of selecting one of five advanced nurse practitioner concentrations accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Five ways to specialize your MSN online degree
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
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Study advanced concepts related to acute care diagnosis and management and learn the skills to become an AGACNP in this 18-credit concentration.
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
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If you want to be a primary care NP who focuses on patients 13 and older, this 18-credit concentration can help you build the skills necessary to provide the best care possible.
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Family NP
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This 18-credit track features advanced courses in gerontology, pediatrics, and family health that can help you develop the skills necessary to become a family nurse practitioner and treat patients of all ages.
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Pediatric NP
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If you want to devote your practice as a nurse to working with children, you can earn your online MSN with a PNP concentration. This 18-credit track features advanced courses in health promotion, assessment, and diagnosis of children.
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Psychiatric Mental Health NP
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Want to use your nursing degree to help diagnose, treat, and improve patients’ mental health? This concentration features 21 credit hours of courses in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and management.
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What can you do with your online MSN degree?
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Now is the time to invest in your future — and earning your MSN can be the spark you need to help you achieve your goals in nursing.
Because of factors like ongoing legislative reforms, an aging population, the proliferation of unhealthy lifestyle habits, and the rise of chronic illnesses, the demand for well-educated nurse practitioners shows no signs of slowing down. We’ll help you prepare for new
career opportunities
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How much can you earn with your online MSN degree?
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RNs who earn their MSN and become nurse practitioners make, on average,
$35,000 more than RNs
, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The
median annual pay for nurse practitioners was $129,210
in 2024, according to the BLS.
Psychiatric NP, pediatric NP, family NP, and gerontological NP all are ranked among the
11 highest-paying nursing roles
, according to Indeed.
The ongoing shortage of NPs and primary care physicians means
newly educated nurse practitioners have more opportunities than ever
to make a difference, especially in underserved areas.
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What are the career pathways for an online MSN graduate?
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Earning one of Maryville’s online MSN degrees can qualify you for advanced practice nursing roles such as:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
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Careers for graduates of MSN online degree programs
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MSN-educated nurses can explore a wide range of career paths, giving them the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations or work in various healthcare settings. These opportunities include the following.
Clinical nurse leader
Clinical research specialist
Eating disorder nurse
Forensic nurse
Infection control nurse
Nurse manager
Nursing supervisor
Triage nurse
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MSN career settings
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Depending on specialization, MSN-educated nurse practitioners can find work across settings where healthcare professionals may be needed to treat people of all ages, demographics, and backgrounds. Some common work settings include the following.
Hospitals and clinics
Behavioral health clinics
Community health centers
In-home care
Long-term care facilities
Nursing research facilities
Pediatric clinics
Rehabilitation facilities
Retirement homes
Telehealth clinics
Learn more on our careers page.
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What is the typical salary for online MSN degree graduates?
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Earning one of our MSN online degrees can lead you to a variety of well-paying nursing roles with median annual salaries* such as the following:
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP): $108,000
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): $105,000
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP): $103,000
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): $123,000
Clinical Research Specialist: $66,500
Nursing Supervisor: $80,000
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* Based on data compiled by PayScale as of 2025
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Online MSN degrees job outlook
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The healthcare industry is in a near-constant state of growth, and the nursing profession is benefiting from that growth. Regardless of the area of nursing you pursue, you can expect a thriving, opportunity-rich job market when you graduate from one of our online accredited MSN programs:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects
jobs for nurse practitioners will increase by a tremendous 35%
between 2024 and 2034.
Strong growth is projected for adult-gerontology nurse practitioners
as baby boomers age, according to the BLS.
The BLS projects strong growth for family and pediatric nurse practitioners
as demand for preventive care increases.
Psychiatric mental health is the fastest-growing NP discipline
, according to Advanced Practice Education Associates.
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The changing workforce
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As an experienced RN, you may know that the future of the workforce is changing — and not just because of the looming nursing and physician shortage. Millennials now make up the largest segment of the population, filling the void being left by retiring baby boomers, according to Pew Research Center.
With the influx of novice talent entering the workforce, healthcare organizations need nurse practitioners with the knowledge and skills to function autonomously more than ever.
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The rewards of the profession
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While nurses face burnout and other challenges related to the difficult and sometimes stressful nature of their work, many find deep satisfaction and meaning in their careers.
Job satisfaction among nurse practitioners is high due to factors such as the job’s work environment, work-life balance, and workload. Hiring organizations that wish to meet the growing demand for qualified, well-educated NPs will need to work hard to keep their workplaces inviting and rewarding.
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The new model of healthcare
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Nurse practitioners are in high demand in the new model of healthcare, where outpatient visits are encouraged over hospital stays to reduce medical expenses. NPs play a pivotal role in this new care model by providing services and wellness education in a variety of primary care and community clinic settings.
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Nurse practitioner: The preferred caregiver
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Nurse practitioners are quickly becoming accepted as primary caregivers across the country. Because nurse practitioners take a holistic approach to patient care, encouraging appropriate medical choices and healthy lifestyle habits, it comes as no surprise that people who opt for the high-quality, patient-centered care of an NP tend to have lower healthcare costs, fewer emergency room visits, shorter hospital stays, and lower medication costs.
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Earn an education with a strong ROI
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We’re proud to be recognized among the leaders in social mobility in our region*:
No. 1 in social mobility
among private colleges and universities in the St. Louis area
No. 1 in lowest average debt
among regional private peers
Top 3 in St. Louis
for graduation rates and early-career earnings
These rankings serve as indicators of strong ROI for our graduates — meaning your Maryville education can help you start faster and go further.
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*According to data compiled by the 2025 Social Mobility Index (SMI)
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Support from application through graduation
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Advancing in nursing or specializing in a new practice area is a big undertaking. We offer the support and resources to help you earn your education on your terms and your schedule. It’s part of why our NP grads see better-than-average certification pass rates across disciplines.
Hear from 2025 online nursing grad Miranda Njance why Maryville is “the place to be” for pursuing NP education and certification.
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Be brave. Take charge of your career. Start with your choice of five online accredited MSN nurse practitioner programs.
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What is the curriculum for our online accredited MSN programs?
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Maryville’s innovative MSN curriculum adheres to the highest levels of nursing education. Each program blends research, theory, and evidence-based practice to teach students how to provide holistic patient care with the utmost compassion. Our programs emphasize topics like counseling, disease prevention and management, and health and wellness education, so you can immediately apply your knowledge to your career and make a bigger impact.
We designed our program with
flexibility in mind to fit your busy schedule
. Coursework is 100% online, and you can choose from part-time and full-time schedule options. Learners who choose the full-time option can finish the program in as few as 20 months, and part-time students generally finish in 28-32 months. Clinical and practicum requirements can be completed locally where it’s convenient for you.
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Online MSN: Credits by concentration
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The length of your online MSN will vary slightly depending on the NP concentration you choose. The total number of credit hours for each concentration are as follows.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP:
47 credit hours
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP:
47 credit hours
Family NP:
47 credit hours
Pediatric NP:
47 credit hours
Psychiatric Mental Health NP:
50 credit hours
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NURS 600 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 Credits)
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The focus of this course is to critique, evaluate and apply appropriate theory within advanced nursing practice.
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NURS 601 Evidence Based Practice in Nursing (3 Credits)
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This course explores evidence-based practice as it relates to changing and improving current advanced nursing knowledge and application.
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NURS 602 Health Care Policy (3 Credits)
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This course explores systems of health care delivery , finance and policies that guide the local, national and global level. The historical, philosophical and sociocultural aspects of health care policy are examined.
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NURS 603 Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 Credits)
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This course provides a theoretical foundation for exploring, analyzing and evaluating advanced nursing practice roles within the health care system. Legal and ethical contexts are included.
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NURS 610 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on health screening, health promotion and disease prevention at the individual, regional and national level. This includes the exploration at the advanced nursing practice role to direct program planning, development, implementation and evaluation to improve healthcare outcomes.
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NURS 611 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 Credits)
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Provides the basis for understanding the pathophysiology of diseases and the changes in normal function that result in manifestations indicative of illness across the lifespan.
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NURS 612 Advanced Health Assessment (5 Credits)
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This course explores focused and comprehensive health assessments in a variety of settings and patients across the lifespan. This includes development of health promotion strategies and prioritization of care.
Prerequisite:
Online - NURS 611, NURS 615
Corequisite:
On Ground - NURS 615
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NURS 615 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on the pharmacological foundation for safely prescribing medical regimens of illnesses for individuals across the lifespan. Also included are illness prevention, non-pharmacological and legal implications for prescriptive authority for the nurse practitioner.
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Selection of appropriate therapies, patient education and evaluation parameters are stressed.
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NURS 619 Leadership and Quality (3 Credits)
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This course will prepare the advance practice nurse for a leadership role on interprofessional teams that effectively implement patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. Budget and marketing principles will be explored.
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AGACNP Concentration Curriculum
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For the AGACNP concentration you will need:
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NURS 640 Adult-Gerontology Acute Diagnosis and Management I (3 Credits)
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This is the first didactic management course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Focus is on individuals experiencing illness seen in the acute care setting. Students will analyze practice guidelines and develop differential diagnoses, implement clinical judgment and decision-making, as it relates to evidence based care management.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 641 or NURS 641C
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NURS 641 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 Credits)
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First practicum course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in NURS-640 with focus on applying knowledge and skills in acute care practice settings.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 640
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NURS 642 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 Credits)
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This course is the second didactic management course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Students will continue to expand on knowledge, decision making and management of acute and emergent physiological alterations in health. Students will analyze practice guidelines and develop differential diagnoses, implement clinical judgment and decision-making, as it relates to evidence based care management.
Prerequisite:
NURS 640 and NURS 641 or NURS 641C
Corequisite:
NURS 643 or NURS 643C
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NURS 643 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This is the second practicum course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS 642 with focus on comprehensive health care to complex, acute and critically ill patients in a clinical, preceptored practicum experience.
Prerequisite:
NURS 640 and NURS 641
Corequisite:
NURS 642
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NURS 644 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 Credits)
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This is the final didactic management course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. Students will continue to analyze practice guidelines and develop differential diagnoses, implement clinical judgment and decision-making, as it relates to evidence based care management in complex symptomology.
Prerequisite:
NURS 640, NURS 641 or NURS 641C, NURS 642 and NURS 643 or NURS 643C
Corequisite:
NURS 645 or NURS 645C
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NURS 645 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 Credits)
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This is the final practicum course in the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program. The student will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS-644 with focus on comprehensive health care to complex, acute and critically ill patients in a clinical, preceptored practicum experience.
Prerequisite:
NURS 642 and NURS 643
Corequisite:
NURS 644
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AGPCNP Concentration Curriculum
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For the AGPCNP concentration you will need:
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NURS 620 Adult-Gerontology Health Care I (3 Credits)
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This course covers the care of adults experiencing acute, chronic and complex health problems of select body systems in this first of two sequential courses. Current research based interventions are analyzed. Individual, family, and group counseling/education for patients and families are incorporated. Included is primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention and management of complex symptomatology.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 621 or NURS 621C
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NURS 621 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (3 Credits)
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This course will cover the theoretical, clinical and role components of care by an advanced practice nurse and are integrated in a supervised clinical practicum.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 620
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NURS 623 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II (3 Credits)
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This course covers the care of adults experiencing acute, chronic and complex health problems of select body systems in this second of two sequential courses. Current research based interventions are analyzed. Individual, family, and group counseling/education for patients and families are incorporated. Included is primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention and management of complex symptomatology.
Prerequisite:
NURS 620 and NURS 621 or NURS 621C
Corequisite:
NURS 624 or NURS 624C
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NURS 624 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This course will cover the theoretical, clinical and role components of care by an advanced practice provider and are integrated in a supervised clinical practicum. Opportunity is provided for the assessment, management, and evaluation of adults with chronic and acute health problems in a primary care setting.
Prerequisite:
NURS 620 and NURS 621
Corequisite:
NURS 623
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NURS 626 Adult-Gerontology Health Care III (3 Credits)
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The care of adults experiencing acute, chronic, and complex health problems are studied in this course specifically for students in the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner program. The course expands on current research-based interventions unique to adults of varying ages, from wellness to illness. Individual, family, group counseling, and education for patients and families are incorporated. Included is primary, secondary, and tertiary disease prevention and management of complex symptomatology.
Prerequisites:
NURS 620, NURS 621, NURS 623, and NURS 624
Corequisite:
NURS 627C
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NURS 627C Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 Credits)
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This course will cover the theoretical, clinical, and role components of care by an advanced practice nurse are integrated in a supervised clinical practicum. Opportunity is provided for the assessment, management, and evaluation of adults with chronic and acute health problems in a primary care setting.
Prerequisites:
NURS 620, NURS 621C, NURS 623, and NURS 624
Corequisite:
NURS 626
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FNP Concentration Curriculum
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For the FNP concentration you will need:
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NURS 620 Adult-Gerontology Health Care I (3 Credits)
Main Content
This course covers the care of adults experiencing acute, chronic and complex health problems of select body systems in this first of two sequential courses. Current research based interventions are analyzed. Individual, family, and group counseling/education for patients and families are incorporated. Included is primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention and management of complex symptomatology.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 621 or NURS 621C
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NURS 621 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (3 Credits)
Main Content
This course will cover the theoretical, clinical and role components of care by an advanced practice nurse and are integrated in a supervised clinical practicum.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, and NURS 615
Corequisite:
NURS 620
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NURS 623 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II (3 Credits)
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This course covers the care of adults experiencing acute, chronic and complex health problems of select body systems in this second of two sequential courses. Current research based interventions are analyzed. Individual, family, and group counseling/education for patients and families are incorporated. Included is primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention and management of complex symptomatology.
Prerequisite:
NURS 620 and NURS 621 or NURS 621C
Corequisite:
NURS 624 or NURS 624C
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NURS 624 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This course will cover the theoretical, clinical and role components of care by an advanced practice provider and are integrated in a supervised clinical practicum. Opportunity is provided for the assessment, management, and evaluation of adults with chronic and acute health problems in a primary care setting.
Prerequisite:
NURS 620 and NURS 621
Corequisite:
NURS 623
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NURS 629 Pediatric/Family Health Care (3 Credits)
Main Content
This course prepares Family Nurse Practitioner students to develop expertise and assume responsibility for health promotion, maintenance, and management of chronic and acute illness of children and women’s health. Emphasis is placed on the child within the framework of the family.
Prerequisite:
NURS 623 and NURS 624 or NURS 624C
Corequisite:
NURS 630 or NURS 630C
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NURS 630 Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum (3 Credits)
Main Content
This course provides the student with an opportunity to assume responsibility for the primary health care services of individuals and families under clinical supervision. The student is expected to assume increasing responsibility for planning and implementing therapeutic processes and for documenting and evaluating outcomes of care. The role of the FNP in health care promotion and management and collaboration with health professionals.
Prerequisite:
NURS 623 and NURS 624
Corequisite:
NURS 629
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PNP Concentration Curriculum
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For the PNP concentration you will need:
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NURS 650 Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on growth and development and milestones of pediatric patients using theories and evidence based practice. Students will learn anticipatory guidance techniques, health promotion and illness prevention concepts within the pediatric population, incorporating individual, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual preferences.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 615 and NURS 612 (may also be taken concurrently)
Corequisite:
NURS 655C
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NURS 651 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis I (3 Credits)
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This course is the first in a two-part pediatric primary care didactic sequence. In this course students will focus on acute and chronic primary health care problems of children and adolescents.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612, NURS 615 & NURS 650
Corequisite:
NURS 652 or NURS 652C
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NURS 652 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis Practicum I (3 Credits)
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This is the first practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS-651 with focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings.
Prerequisite:
NURS 650
Corequisite:
NURS 651
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NURS 653 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis II (3 Credits)
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This course is second in a two-part pediatric primary care didactic sequence. In this course students will focus on acute and chronic primary health care problems of children and adolescents.
Prerequisite:
NURS 651 and NURS 652 or NURS 652C
Corequisite:
NURS 654 or NURS 654C
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NURS 654 Pediatric Assessment and Diagnosis Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This is the second practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS 653 with focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings.
Prerequisite:
NURS 651 and NURS 652
Corequisite:
NURS 653
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NURS 655C Health Promotion Practicum (3 Credits)
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This practicum course in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) program focuses on the primary care setting and the preventative well child visit. Students will apply and integrate concepts presented in the NURS 650 course with a focus on applying knowledge and skills in pediatric primary care practice settings around pediatric health promotion.
Prerequisite:
NURS 612
Corequisite:
NURS 650C
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PMHNP Concentration Curriculum
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For the PMHNP concentration you will need:
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NURS 660 Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health (3 Credits)
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This course will cover assessment and identification of discrete aspects of cognition, psychopathology, affect and behavior in the diagnosis and treatment planning of psychiatric illness across the life span. Also included is the appropriate use, monitoring and evaluation of prescribing psychotropic medication, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Prerequisite:
NURS 611, NURS 612 and NURS 615
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NURS 661 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management (3 Credits)
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In this course theories and models will be used to develop an understanding of the etiologies of acute and chronic mental health disorders among adults and older adults. Selection of appropriate treatment strategies including individual and group psychotherapies will be discussed.
Prerequisite:
NURS 660
Corequisite:
NURS 662 or NURS 662C
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NURS 662 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 Credits)
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This practicum course is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to adult and older adult patients with psychiatric illness. A variety of psychotherapeutic strategies will be explored.
Prerequisite:
NURS 660
Corequisite:
NURS 661
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NURS 663 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management II (3 Credits)
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This is the first of two didactic courses designed to assist the student in development of the advanced practice nursing role with the care and management of individuals with a mental health disorder across the lifespan.
Prerequisite:
NURS 661 and NURS 662 or NURS 662C
Corequisite:
NURS 664 or NURS 664C
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NURS 664 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum II (3 Credits)
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This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to patients with psychiatric illness across the lifespan.
Prerequisite:
NURS 661 and NURS 662
Corequisite:
NURS 663
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NURS 665 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management III (3 Credits)
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This is the second of two didactic courses designed to assist the student in development of the advanced practice nursing role with the care and management of individuals with a mental health disorder across the lifespan.
Prerequisite:
NURS 663 and NURS 664 or NURS 664C
Corequisite:
NURS 667 or NURS 667C
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NURS 667 Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management Practicum III (3 Credits)
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This practicum is designed to synthesize advanced practice knowledge relevant to patients with psychiatric illness across the lifespan.
Prerequisite:
NURS 663 and NURS 664
Corequisite:
NURS 665
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To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry trends. Undergraduate programs and certificates are designed to be taken at a part-time pace. Please speak to your advisor for more details.
Professional licensure and certification regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Students are encouraged to visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for the state in which they intend to practice to verify specific licensure requirements which includes ensuring the program of interest meets the licensure requirements prior to enrolling. Students may visit
the professional licensure page
or reach out to our team of enrollment advisors for guidance.
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BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and
CCNE
ACEN
CNEA
accredited nursing program
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college work
At least one year of professional nursing experience
Current, unencumbered licensure as an RN in the U.S.
Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where a degree was earned and any graduate-level coursework
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Admission notes
Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement will be required to submit a personal statement explaining the low grades and outlining plans for improvement.
The acceptance of transfer credit is at the discretion of Maryville University. View our
transfer credit policy here
Maryville’s online MSN and BSN-DNP programs require students with an international education background to have their BSN from a CCNE/ACEN accredited program. Please reach out to an enrollment advisor for more information.
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For more than 150 years, Maryville University has pioneered and pushed boundaries in higher education. Today, we provide high-quality education opportunities to learners across the nation and around the globe, and we’ve helped thousands of nurses like you go further and accomplish their career goals.
Maryville University is proud to be recognized as one of America’s best colleges by
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Forbes
At Maryville, we invite future nursing leaders to be brave and expand their potential. Let’s be brave together.
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MSN online degrees: Meet our faculty
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Mykale Elbe, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
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Associate Dean for Nursing/Associate Professor of Nursing
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“At Maryville University, we are educating the future of nursing. Our graduates are tasked with serving patients with compassion, competency-based healthcare, and advocacy. Our faculty strives to ensure students are challenged to rise to the top, think critically, and be leaders in the profession. We hope to support our students in the fulfillment of their educational pursuits.
We’ve asked
Mykale Elbe
for her thoughts on the MSN online degrees. Here are her responses:
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Why do you recommend Maryville’s online MSN degrees?
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The Maryville University faculty members are experts in the field of nursing, and, as practicing NPs, they bring their knowledge and skills to the learning experience. Furthermore, our instructors truly care about the students and want them to excel in their educational endeavors and, ultimately, become amazing nurse practitioners who improve the health of their communities.
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What are the most important skills employers are looking for?
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Nursing employers are looking to hire candidates with knowledge, confidence, and experience.
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What advice would you give to someone studying nursing?
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Time management is essential to success as you continue in your educational endeavors toward advanced practice.
Communication is also key, as faculty members can’t know you need help unless you speak up. We’re here to help you learn. We want to know when you’re struggling, so we can find additional resources to support you.
Having passion — for your patients and yourself — is also important, as this is what drives us all to do what we love in nursing.
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I enjoy teaching the Professional Role Development course, where students can really explore all aspects of the nurse practitioner role and get to see all the possibilities it has to offer. This course often awakens the students’ passions and gives them an idea of their future roles.
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What can I do with an online MSN degree?
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Maryville MSN graduates gain the skills and knowledge they need to pursue a variety of advanced nursing roles. Earning your online master’s in nursing can prepare you for a nurse practitioner role in one of five distinct specialization areas or to pursue a specialized nursing role such as a forensic nurse or clinical research specialist role.
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career opportunities for MSN graduates
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What is the typical salary for MSN degree program graduates?
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According to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for MSN-prepared nursing professionals in 2024 was about $132,000. This average includes professions like nurse anesthetist and nurse midwife. Nurses who pursue NP certification and careers see a median annual pay of around $129,000. Salaries can vary widely depending on factors like location, level of education, work setting, and years of experience.
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Are the online MSN degree programs accredited?
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Yes, Maryville’s online Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an independent accrediting agency that assesses and identifies high-quality nursing programs.
In addition, Maryville University proudly holds
regional accreditation
from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Maryville has maintained accreditation from the HLC since 1941.
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How long are the online MSN degree programs?
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Most students complete our online MSN program in about two years. Students with eligible transfer credits can often complete the program sooner. Completion time will depend on a number of factors, including which concentration you choose and whether you choose part-time or full-time study models.
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What certifications can I qualify to pursue with my MSN?
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By earning your MSN at Maryville, you can build the knowledge and skills to pursue your nurse practitioner certification in your desired practice area. Each of our five concentrations helps you build the skills and knowledge to sit for certification exams provided by organizations like the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANP), and the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
Graduating classes from Maryville’s MSN programs consistently beat national pass rate averages for certification exams across all disciplines.
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What is the scope of practice for MSN-prepared nurses?
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Today’s NPs are a vital part of the healthcare system, especially as we face shortages of qualified nurses and physicians nationwide.
Though your scope of practice may vary depending on your specialization and the state in which you practice, MSN-prepared nurses and nurse practitioners are gaining more autonomy to serve as primary care providers and perform many of the same duties that doctors do. As an NP, you can diagnose and treat illnesses, manage and prescribe medications, perform physical exams, order tests, and more.
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Should I choose to pursue an MSN or a DNP?
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Your goals and career interests will help you determine if an MSN or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is right for you. The MSN tends to work better for practicing RNs who want to advance into an NP role or for practicing NPs who want to specialize in a specific practice area. MSN programs cover much of the same material as DNP programs do, but DNP programs go further in depth and offer a different focus.
The DNP, as a terminal degree, can take longer to complete and has more of a focus on nursing leadership, administration, and research. DNPs also can still practice patient care, and our DNP-NP program is designed to help nurses earn a terminal degree alongside preparing to become certified in their preferred NP practice area. Maryville’s online DNP-NP takes 36 months to complete, rather than the 20-32 for most of our MSN options.
It’s worth noting that you don’t need to earn your MSN before you pursue a DNP (although you can if you prefer). We offer a BSN to DNP program for BSN-prepared nurses who want to jump directly to earning their DNP on an accelerated timeline.
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What are the online MSN nursing program concentrations?
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You can specialize your online MSN degree with one of five online nurse practitioner concentrations:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
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Master of nursing career opportunities
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