Earn Your M.S. Degree in Nursing Online

If you currently are a registered nurse with a Bachelor's degree, you will be happy to know that you can now earn a Master of Science degree in nursing completely online. Please note that some online education programs offered do require prior work experience. Earning a Master's degree in nursing can open many career doors for you. You will be better qualified for leadership positions in the healthcare industry.
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Schools that offer Online Programs:
University of Phoenix offers 5 different Master of Science in Nursing degrees online—M.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education, M.S. in Nursing/Integrative Health Care, M.S. in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management, and M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration. The MSN program prepares advanced practice nurses to work effectively in leadership roles in the healthcare industry and in educational settings.
Walden University Online offers six Master of Science Nursing programs that focuses on developing leaders and healthcare educators. The programs utilizes nationally recognized experts to help students acquire the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in management positions in the healthcare industry and in educational settings. Coursework includes research methodology and statistics.

Career paths available to those who have a Master's degree include the four advanced practice nursing specialties—clinical nurse specialist, anesthetists, midwives, and nurse practitioners, all of which are in high demand. With a Master's, individuals can more easily move into a management position such as head nurse, and from there, advance into a director or vice president position. Today, the demand for nursing is great and is expected to continue to remain strong over the next ten years. Starting salaries for registered nurses average around $50,000, but can be as much as $80,000 if you hold a Masters.

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