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Overview
The Michigan State University College of Nursing offers a range of graduate-level programs for nurses seeking to advance their clinical expertise, leadership skills, and research competencies. We offer MSN, DNP, Post-Master's DNP, and certificate programs in the following concentrations:
Graduate Program Descriptions
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- • Prepares nurses for advanced clinical roles across healthcare systems.
- • Addresses the growing complexity of care delivery and professional nursing responsibilities.
- • Focuses on leadership, quality, and improved patient outcomes.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- • Prepares APRNs for leadership at the highest level.
- • Focus on implementing and evaluating cost-effective, evidence-based care.
- • Graduates transform care for diverse populations using data-driven methods.
- • Post-master’s DNP option available.
Ph.D. in Nursing
- • Prepares nurse scientists to advance evidence-based practice and research.
- • Focus on scholarly inquiry and improving health systems.
- • Designed for leaders in nursing education and policy.
Master’s Programs
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Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
Our 27-credit post-graduate certificates are for individuals with Advanced Practice Registered Nurse certification and license authority from the state who wish to extend their scope of practice to provide broader care for patients outside their original competency set from their graduate education verified by their national certification.
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Teaching in Nursing (9 credits)