Advanced Nursing Education

Type of Program

Setting

Length of Program

Academic Credentials

Master's Degree Program

College or University

2-3 years post Bachelor's Degree full-time;

4-6 years part-time

Master's Degree (M.S.N.)

The MSN prepares graduates for advanced nursing roles including clinical specialist, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, educator, and administrator.

Type of Program	Setting	Length of Program	Academic Credentials
Doctoral Degree Program	College or University	3 years post Master's Degree; 5 years post Bachelor's Degree full-time; part-time study is available.	Doctor of Nursing (N.D., D.N.P., or Ph.D.)

A doctorate prepares graduates to be scholarly researchers. Graduates may become nurse researchers, advanced practitioners, university teachers, consultants, health policy analysts.

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