According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the aging population is not only driving the demand for affordable health care services, but also the growing costs for those services. Individuals 65 and above are spending almost three times more than the working-age population. Nurses with specialty education and advanced skills are needed now more than ever, to provide high quality care at more reasonable costs.

Obtaining a master’s in nursing or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a great opportunity for registered nurses (RNs) to acquire a high level of education and qualification, and advance their career. Nurses with an MSN can work as a nurse educator, clinical nurse leader (CLN), health policy expert (HPE), or a nurse administrator.

Additionally, a master’s in nursing allows RNs to gain the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) which includes further specializations such as nurse practitioner (NP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and certified nurse-midwife (CNM).

Applicants will complete and submit the application/enrollment agreement with the $150 non-refundable application fee to the director of the school or his/her representative. Minimum requirements for admissions to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program include: 

• Prospective students who wish to enter this program must meet the following: 

1. — Applicant is 18 years of age
2. — Complete an admissions application and pay a $150 application fee.
3. — Verification of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing OR Proof of graduation from a foreign institution comparable to a United States secondary school.
4. — Copy of government issued ID
5. — Meet the program technical standards
6. — Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
7. — A minimum of undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
8. — Official transcripts or a NACES approved foreign BSN Degree transcript evaluation
9. — Updated resume or Curriculum Vitae
10. — Level II AHCA background check

Note: Applicants will not be required to provide proof of high school graduation when they provide the following:

• Verification (official transcript) of an earned degree from a licensed institution recognized by the United States Department of Education,
•  Foreign Transcript Holders:   An evaluation of an official transcript by a NACES approved educational evaluator service attesting that the degree is equivalent to a degree earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States.

• Other Important Information:  The Master of Science in Nursing is a 47 quarter credits program, which consists of 23 Core Requirements and 24 option specific credits.

As required by the certifying bodies, program will be seeking ACEN accreditation and it includes advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology.  Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing program, graduates will be expected to:

1. Function effectively in advanced nursing practice, integrating the art and science of nursing into the advanced role.
2. Function as an effective leader, role model, and advocate for clients in clinical practice and in education.
3. Synthesize advanced knowledge of the social, political, ethical, technical, cultural, spiritual, environmental, and economic factors influencing the health care system and higher education.
4. Integrate knowledge of theory and research in advanced nursing areas.
5. Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in developing advanced nursing roles.
6. Scientifically investigate issues relevant to advanced nursing and nursing education.
7. Evaluate personal scholarship, professional growth, and excellence in practice.

Hajgden International College Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program focuses on evidence-based techniques that can enhance the quality of care and outcomes for patients. Graduates are prepared to work in primary health care settings and/or nursing education. The MSN program is designed to prepare graduates to advance in the nursing field.  Method of Delivery: 100% online.

As a graduate of this MSN program, you will be equipped to:

• Provide holistic mental health care, using information and nursing research to address complex mental health care cases
• Care for children, young people, adults and elder adults
• Offer psychological counseling (psychotherapy)
• Provide patients and clients education on coping skills
• Prescribe medication and monitor patient progress