Graduate Nursing Degrees at WesternU

WesternU's College of Graduate Nursing offers a variety of nursing degrees to meet your specific health care career goals. The Department of Labor predicts a 23% increase in job growth over the next 10 years for individuals in the nursing profession, therefore you can be confident that the demand for your professional nursing career will continue to grow.

Click on your degree of choice to read a summary of the program and link to additional information on the admission requirements.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Entry)		Master of Science in Nursing (ADN to MSN)
	For individuals with a non-nursing BA/BS without RN licensure Opportunities: Take the RN licensing examination after 16 months: then specialize in Family Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Care, Leadership & Management or Clinical Nurse Leadership Length: 16 months (full time) on campus plus 5-8 semesters (full time) as a distance student in web-based courses		For individuals with an ADN and RN licensure Opportunities: Enjoy better career opportunities as a Nurse Leader, Nurse Manager or Clinical Nurse Leader Length: 2 years (full time), 3 years (extended track)
Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP)		Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
	For individuals with a BSN and RN Opportunities: Become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner by taking the national certification exam. Length: 2 years (full time), 3 years (extended track)		For individuals with a MSN and RN Opportunities: Become a certified Family Nurse Practitioner by taking the national certification exam. Length: 1 year (full time), 2 years (extended track)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Administrative Nurse Leader)		Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader)
	For individuals with BSN and RN licensure Opportunities: Qualify for leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Healthcare Leader, Academic Leader, and Advanced Practice Nurse. Length: 2 years (full time), 3 years (extended track)		For individuals with BSN and RN licensure Opportunities: Qualify for leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Healthcare Leader, Academic Leader, and Clinical Nurse Leader. Length: 2 years (full time), 3 years (extended track)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
	For individuals with an MSN and RN Opportunities: Qualify for leadership roles such as Director of Nursing, Healthcare Leader, Academic Leader, and Advanced Practice Nurse. Length: 2 years (full time)

The WesternU Difference Our MSN-Entry program offers inter-professional learning, early clinical training, and premier clinical facilities at a small, private, health-focused institution Our Masters and DNP programs offer flexible, Web-based instruction and intermittent weekend seminars that allow students to continue working. In fact, we were the first college in the country to develop a Web-based nursing program. Our programs have achieved the highest level of accreditation. We offer outstanding student support services. Contact us at 909-469-5335 to find out how WesternU can help you move ahead in your professional nursing career!