Master of Science In Nursing (M.S.N.) Graduate Program

Graduates of the M.S.N. program will be able to:

  • Use data and analytical processes to discover, critique and/or synthesize nursing knowledge for the continued improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
  • Integrate pertinent theories, research and other evidence, as well as patient and population perspectives to guide master’s-level nursing practice.
  • Effectively use varied modes of communication, informatics and technology to promote safe and high-quality patient care.
  • Initiate, maintain and promote intra- and interprofessional collaboration.
  • Demonstrate leadership in ethical and clinical decision-making using a system’s perspective.
  • Provides culturally appropriate evidence-based clinical prevention and population health to individuals, families and aggregates.

Frequently asked questions

Taylor Rose Pamperin
Graduate Program Advisor
(414) 288-5632 
taylorrose.pamperin@marquette.edu

 

Master of science in nursing (M.S.N.)

The master of science in nursing prepares nurses with a B.S.N. for advanced practice roles in nursing. Students can specialize in acute care nurse practitioner, adults, older adults, children, nurse-midwifery, and health care systems leadership.

Option/Curricula

Option Coordinator

Email

Phone

Adult - Older Adult Acute Care NP

Debra Casper

debra.peterson@marquette.edu

(414) 288-3871

 

Adult - Older Adult Primary Care NP

Dr. Christine Shaw

christine.shaw@marquette.edu

(414) 288-3843

Adult - Older Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dr. Christine Shaw

christine.shaw@marquette.edu

(414) 288-3843

Pediatrics Primary Care NP

Dr. Kristin Haglund

kristin.haglund@marquette.edu

(414) 288-3824

Pediatrics Acute Care NP

Dr. Christine Schindler

christine.schindler@marquette.edu

(414) 288-6179

Dual Pediatrics Primary and Acute Care NP

Dr. Kristin Haglund

 

Dr. Christine Schindler

kristin.haglund@marquette.edu

 

christine.schindler@marquette.edu

 

(414) 288-3824

(414) 288-6179

Nurse-Midwifery

Dr. Lisa Hanson

 

lisa.hanson@marquette.edu

 

(414) 288-3841

Systems Leadership & Health Care Quality

Dr. Jane Miles

jane.miles@marquette.edu

(414) 288-3851

 

Curricula


Direct Entry M.S.N. for A.D.N. with non-nursing degrees

The College of Nursing developed this program of study for nurses who have associate degrees in nursing and baccalaureate or higher degrees in disciplines other than nursing.

Direct Entry M.S.N. for non-nursing majors

Our program is designed for non-nursing graduates — individuals who hold baccalaureate degrees in fields other than nursing. Our program builds upon the student's broad educational preparation and provides an intense, accelerated and specialized nursing curriculum to meet the student's career goals. Students then complete the M.S.N. requirements in a specialty area.

Direct Entry M.S.N. for non-nursing majors (online based)

This full-time, 18-month program allows individuals who have a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline transition into a nursing career. Students complete course work online; simulation and skills labs in our program site in Pleasant Prairie; and participate in clinical practice through health care networks in southern Wisconsin. Learn more about the admissions process and contact an admissions adviser.

Adult-Older Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program in Indianapolis, Indiana (online)

This program is designed for current RNs with a valid license who hold a bachelor of science in nursing. Our program combines online theoretical course work with an in-hospital preceptorship through St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Students earn a master of science in nursing and are eligible to sit for the Adult Gerontology ACNP certification exam.