The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to prepare nurses as interdisciplinary, collaborative nursing leaders and educators. Students acquire advanced knowledge of nursing theory, research, informatics, and health policy in addition to specialized knowledge in an academic track within the program. Integral to the program are interdisciplinary educational experiences. Students will be required to select one of the three tracks listed below:

Health Systems Management - Students have opportunities to synthesize nursing and business knowledge in diverse settings and through application of the research process. Graduates will be prepared to function as members of interdisciplinary executive level teams.

Nurse Educator Practices - Students learn about curriculum development, teaching strategies and methods for student and program evaluation. Graduates are prepared to teach in academic or clinical settings.

Clinical Nurse Leader^® - Students learn to care for patients with complex conditions and work with interdisciplinary teams to improve quality outcomes and efficiency of care for patient groups. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam for Clinical Nurse Leader^®.

Graduate certificates in nursing are available in the areas of: health systems management, nurse educator practices, and clinical nurse leader^®. To view the requirements for each certificate, please select from the list of options on the left.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing program at Queens University of Charlotte are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

Program Information

Applications are accepted on a continuous, year-round basis. Most of the courses are offered on-campus, while some courses are offered in a hybrid format (on-campus and online). Courses offered on-campus are typically held in the evening, from 6:00 PM- 8:45 PM.

Degree Requirements for MSN Program  

MSN/MBA Dual Degrees: An option exists for students interested in pursuing both degrees.  Degree requirements for the Professional MBA program include 6 credit hours of foundation courses, 30 credit hours in specified business courses, and 9 credit hours of electives.  Some of the MBA courses are required for the MSN, and certain MSN courses can count as electives for the MBA.  As a result of these overlaps, the total number of hours required for both degrees may be substantially less than the combined hours for the individual degrees.   Students who plan to complete both degrees must meet the requirements for both the MSN and MBA. Generally, students will find it beneficial to complete the MSN first and then proceed to the MBA; however, each student's situation may be somewhat different so it is important to plan ahead.  Call the McColl School Graduate Admissions Office at 704-337-2224 for more information and to schedule an appointment with a counselor.  

 

 

Presbyterian School of Nursing at Queens University of Charlotte reserves the right to make changes in the curriculum, course offerings, fees, financial aid, requirements and regulations as may be necessary and without providing prior notices.