Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
MSN Programs overview
The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing can take you there. Our graduates are scholar-clinicians who blend a theoretical understanding of the nursing field with hands-on expertise and are equipped to apply this knowledge to their unique healthcare environments. Throughout your program of study, you will have opportunities to learn from experts in the field through an array of hands-on educational experiences at a variety of local hospitals, clinics, and community settings. We have many community partners which afford excellent clinical experiences within the local hospital system, for acute and complex care of individuals across the lifespan.
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Students learn from nationally recognized faculty, gaining advanced nursing knowledge through hands-on experiences in a state-of-the-art simulation environment. Graduates are equipped to deliver evidence-based care to multiple populations, contribute to nursing research, and lead efforts to improve healthcare delivery and influence health policy.
Advanced Clinical Nursing Concentration
Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, M.S.N.
*This is a Campus-based Program
These advanced practice registered nurses are prepared to function as Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNP). Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners provide evidence-based care to acutely ill adults with urgent and emergent complex health issues and critically ill adults with life-threatening, rapidly changing physiological and pathophysiological conditions. To view course requirements, visit the University Catalog.
Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan, M.S.N.
*This is a Campus-based Program
This concentration leads to an MSN with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan. These Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are prepared to function as Nurse Practitioners providing primary care to families across the lifespan. To view course requirements, visit the University Catalog
Application Deadlines
*This program admits applicants once a year
Early Decision: OCTOBER 1
Final Decision: JANUARY 1
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Systems/ Population nursing concentration
Nursing: Nurse Administration, M.S.N.
*This is a Distance Education program
This concentration prepares nurses for advanced practice in administrative roles such as Nurse Executive, Nurse Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager, or other system-level nursing positions in community agencies, healthcare facilities, health departments, and schools of nursing. To view course requirements, visit the University Catalog.
Nursing: Community/ Public Health Nursing, M.S.N.
*This is a Distance Education program
The Community/Public Health Nursing concentration prepares nurses to assume leadership in assessing communities and populations, identifying high-risk groups, and in partnership with communities, consumers, and stakeholders, developing culturally sensitive, acceptable, and realistic community-based nursing services. To view course requirements, visit the University Catalog.
Nursing: Nurse Educator, M.S.N.
*This is a Distance Education program
This concentration focuses on preparing nurses for advanced roles as a Nurse Educator. Graduates are prepared for positions teaching nursing in college, university, and clinical settings. Two clinical practicum courses totaling 360 supervised hours are required. To view course requirements, visit the University Catalog.
Application Deadlines
*This program admits applicants every semester
Fall Decision: August 1
Spring Decision: December 1
Summer Decision: April 1
*Please note that your state of residence can determine the degree to which UNC Charlotte is authorized to deliver online programs. This is particularly true related to authorization to permit out-of-state clinical practicum. If you live in NC please plan to complete your practicum in NC if possible. If you live out of state please contact the faculty coordinator for your program or Jen Principe (jprinci1@charlotte.edu) in the School of Professional Studies. Further information is available at https://professional.charlotte.edu/about/state-authorization.
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