Master of Science in Nursing
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A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree also may prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader. The MSN may be used as a prerequisite for doctorate-level nursing education, and used to be required to become an advanced practice registered nurse such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or nurse midwife.
This graduate-level degree may focus on one or more of many different advanced nursing specialties such as acute care, adult, family, gerontology, neonatology, palliative care, pediatric, psychiatric, or obstetrics and gynecological nursing.
See also
- Associate of Science in Nursing
- BSc in Nursing
- Diploma in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nurse education
- Nursing school
External links
- CCNE - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education - Accrediting body that "ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses."
- ACEN - Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education - Accrediting body that is "responsible for the specialized accreditation of nursing education programs."
