Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership and Education for Practice

The next generation of nurse leaders

The Master of Science in Nursing prepares you for a career as a leader and educator in the healthcare field to be able to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and academic settings. 

Our MSN program will help you develop the research and evidence-based practice skills you need to be an effective leader and to create educational programs that engage and inspire students and colleagues alike.

You may also find yourself advocating for your profession before your local legislature or in the halls of Congress. Just as important, if promoting excellence across nursing is your passion, you’ll be doing something you love.

With your MSN, you will act as both mentor and role model to novice and experienced nurses alike – becoming a driving force in improving the training of nurse professionals and improving patient care.

Rolling Acceptance of Application through:

• August 1st for Fall Semester
• December 1st for Spring Semester

Eligibility

• A 4-year nursing degree from an accredited program conferred prior to the start of the program
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Current, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
• For new baccalaureate graduates, admission will be conditional pending licensure by the end of the summer semester.

Networking, Experience and Flexibility

• The MSN curriculum provides you the opportunity to network with leaders in nursing around the state of Minnesota who are pursuing their leadership and FNP doctorates at CSB. You will be in the same courses as these exceptional leaders. The Practicum course will provide an additional 120 clinical practice hours for you to expand your nursing knowledge and leadership skills, as you work alongside leading experts in specialty areas and nursing education.
• With your degree, you will find increased opportunities with increased pay in many areas of nursing. You will quickly feel more comfortable than your peers in these leadership roles. Networking may lead to professional opportunities.
• All graduate courses taken are hybrid in delivery, with the exception of the practicum hours. Each course conducts two synchronous meetings (in person or online) with the majority of the course delivery asynchronous online, with weekly assignments and discussion. Work, life, school balance is achievable.

• Anyone who is committed to providing exceptional high quality nursing care and desires to expand their nursing knowledge, increase their leadership skills, and enter nursing practice with increased competence and confidence. You need not have aspirations to continue beyond the MSN, but many of you may choose a specialty later in your career and further your education. Regardless this degree will open doors for advancement in any practice environment. Here are some highlights of the program.
  • 600 hours of additional clinical experience.
  • Emphasis on Evidenced Based Practice
  • Emphasis on Leadership.
  • Emphasis on Education: Staff and nursing students’ development, and patient education.
  • Networking – see below
  • Earn your first certification! As a certified nursing educator.

4 Plus 1 Program:

Undergraduate students looking to get a jump start on their graduate education should click on the link below for more information about the graduate courses available your senior year.