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Master of Science in Nursing Degree

Earn a master's degree in nursing with concentration in nursing education

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Combining a unique blend of online courses and clinical experiences, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) education program provides advanced degree options for BSN graduates. As an MSN student, you will have the opportunity to complete your master's in nursing education.

Our accredited MSN program is offered through three different plans of study to best fit your needs: Part-time (three years), Full-time (two years) or Full-time Accelerated (18 months).

MSN Degree Core Classes

All MSN students will take the following 18 hours of core classes:

  • NUR 5013 Nursing Science
  • NUR 5033 Concepts of Advanced Practice Nursing
  • NUR 5043 Ethics and Policy Issues in Advanced Practice
  • NUR 5083 Nursing Research
  • NUR 5123 Information Systems
  • NUR 5533 Statistics & Data Analysis for Nursing

Nursing Education

The nursing education track will prepare you for academic, staff development, and patient education roles. The program will provide you with an excellent foundation in nursing education knowledge, leadership, and evidence-based practice, as well as adult educational theory and teaching strategies.

The MSN degree is offered through SBU's College of Health Professions.

Want to learn more?

To learn more about the MSN education program, application, financial aid and cost information, visit the MSN Graduate Studies page.

MSN Admissions Information

100%
Job
placement
rate

(employed as a MSN-prepared RN at the time of graduation)

MSN Student Learning Outcomes (PDF)

Contact Admissions

Paula Palmer
(417) 447-8672 (office)
(417) 399-0266 (cell)
ppalmer@SBUniv.edu

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The SBU Advantage

  • Receive a high-quality, Christian higher education in partnership with a nationally recognized healthcare system, Mercy Health System.
  • Competitive tuition rates and available tuition assistance programs make an MSN degree from SBU an affordable option.
  • Part-time, full-time and accelerated options enable you to complete the MSN at a pace that works for you; it is possible to earn your MSN degree in as little as 18 months.
  • Courses are offered in an 8-week block format allowing you to begin the program at any point throughout the year.

Faith Integration

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.

Elyse Nimmo
"The MSN program prepared me to develop curriculum for a pediatric nursing orientation program and enhance ongoing pediatric nursing education. The practical experience allowed me to see many different job opportunities in nursing education and find the job best suited to my God given talents."
Elyse Nimmo '06, '08, '18, M.S.N.
Fellowship Specialist for the Women's and Children's Cluster at Mercy Hospital Springfield

Admissions Information

Admission criteria:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in nursing coursework. If the student's GPA is less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores may be required.
  3. Submission of the following documents:
    1. MSN Application 
    2. Official transcript(s) from all prior nursing programs. Transcripts must be sent directly to the College of Health Professions (Attn: Admissions/MSN)
  4. Records and/or requirements: (*Students accepted into the MSN program are required to submit the following records within designated time limits. Admission is conditional until records and requirements are met. Admission criteria are subject to change.)
    1. Current unencumbered RN license in state of residence/employment. Education regulations of the National Council of State Authorization for Distance Education may prohibit acceptance of applicants from certain states. See www.nc-sara.org for further details regarding states that are impacted.
    2. Current BLS certification
    3. Photo ID/driver's license
    4. Background screening including Family Care Registry
    5. Urine drug screening
    6. Immunization records (Tdap, TB, Varicella, MMR, annual influenza, Hepatitis B series)

Course Transfer Equivalency

Nine graduate semester hours completed at another regionally accredited institution may be transferred and applied to the degree. These credits must be comparable to courses offered at Southwest Baptist University and must be approved by the MSN Faculty and Dean. Southwest Baptist University maintains a current database of course transfer equivalencies from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities. Students are welcome to search for and find course equivalents for prerequisite courses and program requirements within the College of Health Professions degree programs.

Contact Information

Paula Palmer
Springfield Campus Admissions
(417) 447-8672
ppalmer@SBUniv.edu 

Full-Time Faculty

Kimberly Burks

Kimberly Burks, D.N.P., Assistant Professor
Brittney Hendrickson

Brittney Hendrickson, D.N.P., College Dean
Cindy Todd

Cindy Todd, D.N.P., Division Head

Megan Dunn
"SBU's MSN program is everything I looked for in a graduate program: Christian perspective, great financial aid options, and caring, engaged faculty. The flexibility, graciousness, and kindness I have experienced as an MSN student makes me wish I had done my undergraduate degree here, too!"
Megan Dunn
Current SBU MSN student, ICU Nurse at Citizens Memorial Healthcare