Few fields evolve as fast as healthcare where new interventions, technology, research and legislation change patient care on a daily basis. In many cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree is no longer enough to qualify nurses for management or educator positions. Today, public health organizations, research institutes, hospitals, colleges, and universities are recruiting nurses with advanced education to fill these key roles.
If you're eager to learn and apply the latest nursing theory and research in your practice, join your colleagues in pursuing a master of science in nursing (M.S.N.) at Webster University. You will choose a pathway that will prepare you to teach and develop the next generation of nurses or lead nurses in providing best nursing practices.
Specially designed for working professionals, Webster's part-time M.S.N. program provides the advanced theory, skills and nursing knowledge needed for growth in your current position or to embark on a new career in the dynamic field of nursing.
Locations
The master of science in nursing (M.S.N.) is offered at the following locations:
Tradition of excellence
Webster's nursing programs have provided nurses with the knowledge and foundation they need to advance in the healthcare industry since 1980. Additionally, more than 100 students have completed Webster's M.S.N. program, which was added in 1993.
As nursing expectations have changed, our program has evolved, too, to be on the cutting edge of the profession. With input from area educators, leaders, current students and alumni, Webster's M.S.N. program now offers two areas of emphasis within a family-centered nursing framework: nursing education and leadership.
Students who choose the nurse educator focus will learn instructional methods and curriculum designs for application in nurse educator or staff development roles.
The nurse leader focus provides the advanced knowledge necessary to manage and lead healthcare organizations through today's complex healthcare environment.
No matter which option you choose, Webster's M.S.N. will position you to be in the forefront of trends and shape the future of the profession.
Designed with you in mind
Courses in Webster's part-time M.S.N. program are scheduled in an eight-week format with convenient evening classes. You will be treated with the respect you deserve as a professional nurse. At the same time, we'll provide the personal attention and experiential instruction you need to remain competitive.
In addition to excellent instruction from our experienced faculty, intimate classroom settings of 10 to 15 students provide the perfect forum to share and compare current practices with classmates. Our courses are designed so that the content can be applied to practice, which attracts nurses in a variety of specialties from both metropolitan and rural healthcare institutions. This means you'll have an opportunity to build professional relationships that cut across geographical, cultural, and institutional boundaries.
Webster's nursing programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing, Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, 212-363-5555.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are offered admission to the M.S.N. program based on a balanced appraisal of intellectual capacity, academic record, professional performance, clarity of goals, initiative, and other qualities appropriate to graduate study in nursing.Requirements for admission to the M.S.N. program are:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States and eligibility for licensure in Missouri
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Completion of an undergraduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience
- Completion of the M.S.N. program application along with the application fee and official transcripts from all colleges, universities, and schools of nursing
- Three academic and/or professional recommendations
- A curriculum vitae describing scope, responsibility, and function of all work experience
- A brief essay (500 words or less) clearly describing the applicant’s educational and professional objectives for graduate study
- A personal interview
Because of the specialized nature of the M.S.N. program, prospective students should contact the Nursing Department at (314) 968-7483 to schedule a required pre-admissions interview before submitting an application.