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Academic Programs
MS in Nursing
FAQ
 MSN Nursing Education FAQ
MSN Nurse Practitioner FAQ
MSN Nurse Anesthesia FAQ
MSN Nursing Education FAQ
I'm very busy with work and family responsibilities. Can I still earn my MSN?
Why should I earn my MSN in Nursing Education?
What do I need to do to prior to starting at Michigan State University?
I've taken many classes already. How many credits can I transfer in to Michigan State University?
Is there a grade point requirement that I need to meet to be admitted to Michigan State University?
Do I need to take a math course?
Are there any clinical courses I will need to take?
How long does it take to earn my MSN in Nursing Education from Michigan State University?
How often does a new group of MSN in Nursing Education students start the program?
Is financial aid available?
I'm very busy with work and family responsibilities. Can I still earn my MSN?
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Yes! The MSN program in Nursing Education at MSU College of Nursing is now being offered in a totally on line format. Courses are offered in a traditional semester format, but you can log on to your course work at any time and day of the week that is convenient for you. The College of Nursing has a long history of providing a quality learning experience to distance, life-long learning, and working students. You will be taking 3-7 credits a semester, which is manageable with work and family responsibilities.
Why should I earn my MSN in Nursing Education?
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Nursing education today is very challenging. Nurse educators need to be able to develop, design and deliver curricula to other nurses or student nurses in a classroom and/or clinical setting. MSN prepared nurses also have more career options and job flexibility available to them, as earning your MSN expands your professional horizons. Also, earning your MSN may be a stepping stone to earning your PhD.
What do I need to do to prior to starting at Michigan State University?
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The admission process begins with talking with a MSN advisor, and submitting applications and transcripts to Michigan State University and to the College of Nursing. You may contact an advisor at nurse@hc.msu.edu, 517-353-4827 or 1-800-605-6424.
I've taken many classes already. How many credits can I transfer in to Michigan State University?
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You may transfer in up to 9 credits from another 4-year college or university to Michigan State University.
Is there a grade point requirement that I need to meet to be admitted to Michigan State University?
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You need to have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average in the last two years of your baccalaureate program for admission to the MSN program at Michigan State University.
Do I need to take a math course?
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A Statistics course approved by the College of Nursing needs to be successfully completed prior to NUR 815 Research and Evaluation for Advanced Practice Nurses, which is taught the second semester of the program. Statistics courses that are approved are available upon request from the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs. Prior approved statistical courses should have been completed within the last five (5) years. Please contact the MSN advisor for courses that exceed the 5 year timeline.
Are there any clinical courses that I will need to take?
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Yes, two of the courses have a clinical component-Nursing 866 is an Academic Education Internship, and Nursing 867 is a Clinical Education Internship. Both of these clinical courses can be completed in your community. Your clinical preceptor, and your internship placement site will need to meet certain criteria that are established by the College of Nursing. Expected clinical hours for NUR 866 are 6 hours/week x 15 weeks equaling 90 clinical hours. Expected clinical hours for NUR 867 are 9 hours/week x 15 weeks equaling 135 hours.
How long does it take to earn my MSN in Nursing Education from Michigan State University?
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Once you are admitted to the MSN program in nursing education, you can complete the program in 8 semesters (including one summer semester without classes). Since the course work in the program is sequential, any deviation in the progression of course work needs to be discussed with the MSN Advisor.
How often does a new group of MSN in Nursing Education students start the program?
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A new group of students begin the program every fall.
Is financial aid available?
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There are a limited number of scholarships available for MSN students from the College of Nursing, and you are encouraged to apply for them. You may also check with the Michigan State University Office of Financial Aid for further assistance. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement-ask your employer about their requirements. You can also check with your state Board of Nursing to see how many continuing education credits are granted for university course work. You may be able to claim tax credits for your course work if you use them for continuing education credits or if they are part of your job requirement - check with your financial or tax advisor for details. Students have also taken out student loans or home improvement loans to assist in financing their education.
MSN Nurse Practitioner FAQ
I'm very busy with work and family responsibilities. Can I still earn my MSN?
Why should I earn my MSN Nurse Practitioner degree?
What do I need to do to prior to starting at Michigan State University?
I've taken many classes already. How many credits can I transfer in to Michigan State University?
Is there a grade point requirement that I need to meet to be admitted to Michigan State University?
Do I need to take a math course?
Are there any clinical courses that I will need to take?
How long does it take to earn my MSN Nurse Practitioner specialty from Michigan State University?
How often does a new group of MSN start the program?
Is there financial aid available?
I'm very busy with work and family responsibilities. Can I still earn my MSN?
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Yes! The MSN Nurse Practitioner program at MSU College of Nursing is now being offered in a combined format of online courses, interactive courses, and face-to-face clinical practica and on campus clinical conferences. You may choose to study on a part-time or full-time basis in the NP program. In the part-time program you will take 3 to 9 credits per semester. The first three semesters of this program for part-time study consists of online courses. The last two semesters of the program require several hours of clinical.
Why should I earn my MSN Nurse Practitioner degree?
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Completing your degree allows you to be eligible for the NP certification examination. It also allows you to expand your practice, working as a member of a healthcare team to diagnosis common health problems, prescribe medications, and make referrals to other healthcare services. Also, earning your MSN may be an initial step to earning your PhD.
What do I need to do to prior to starting at Michigan State University?
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The admission process begins with talking with the MSN Advisor, and submitting applications and transcripts to Michigan State University and to the College of Nursing. For pre-admission advising you may call 517-353-4817 or email nurse@hc.msu.edu Or by calling our toll free number: 1-800-605-6424. Our local number is 517-353-4827. Students admitted to the program are assigned a faculty advisor.
I've taken many classes already. How many credits can I transfer in to Michigan State University? You may transfer in up to 9 credits from another graduate program to Michigan State University. All completed graduate courses must have a 3.0 to transfer to Michigan State University.
Is there a grade point requirement that I need to meet to be admitted to Michigan State University?
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You need to have a minimum of 3.0 grade point average in the last two years of your baccalaureate program for admission to the MSN program at Michigan State University.
Do I need to take a math course?
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Statistics 200 (or its equivalency) needs to be successfully completed prior to the second semester of the nursing courses at Michigan State University. Statistics courses that are equivalent to STAT 200 at Michigan State University require algebra as a pre-requisite. You may need to take a college algebra course as a pre-requisite. Successfully completing a statistics course is a prerequisite for NUR 815 Research and Evaluation for Advanced Practice course, which is offered the second semester of the program. Prior statistical course(s) should have been completed in the last five (5) years.
Are there any clinical courses that I will need to take?
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Yes, there are clinical experiences in NUR 820, NUR 850, NUR 822, NUR 852, NUR 824 and/or NUR 854. A minimum of 500 clinical hours is required to be eligible for the NP certification examinations.
How long does it take to earn my MSN Nurse Practitioner specialty from Michigan State University?
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Once you are admitted to the MSN program in nursing education, you can complete the program in 2 or 3 academic years, including summer semesters.
How often does a new group of MSN start the program?
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A new group of students begin the program every fall.
Is there financial aid available?
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There are scholarships available specifically for MSN students from the College of Nursing, and you are encouraged to apply for them once you are admitted to the program. You may also check with the Michigan State University Office of Financial Aid for further assistance.
Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement-ask your employer about their requirements. You can also check with your state Board of Nursing to see how many continuing education credits are granted for university course work. You may be able to claim tax credits for your course work if you use them for continuing education credits or if they are part of your job requirement - check with your financial or tax advisor for details.
Students are also eligible for low interest loans or home equity loans to assist in financing their education.
Other helpful sites for investigating scholarships include:
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