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School of Nursing – Master’s Degrees Hone your nursing skills with our CCNE-accredited degrees
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Nursing for Your Master’s Degree?
Are you a practicing nursing professional with a bachelor’s degree but find that you need more advanced training, or even business expertise to further your career? Liberty’s School of Nursing has designed several 100% online nursing master’s degree tracks to help you get the training you need to tackle the unique challenges of the nursing profession.
Liberty’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) offers 5 areas of specialization to tailor your training to your specific needs, and our dual nursing degrees combine a nursing degree with a master’s in business administration (MSN/MBA) or healthcare administration (MSN/MSHA) to give you critical business management skills.
At this time, our School of Nursing programs are limited in certain states. Please view the licensure/certification requirements for your state. International students can contact the School of Nursing for questions about admission to their specific degree of interest.
Available Nursing Master’s Degrees
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
If you are a registered nurse who already has a bachelor’s degree and are looking for advanced nursing skills for your career, Liberty’s 100% online Master of Science in Nursing will give you the specialized training you need for the following areas:
- Community health
- Health policy
- Nursing administration
- Nurse educator
- Nursing informatics
1-year accelerated tracks available for nurse educator, nursing administration, and nursing informatics tracks.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree
If you want to advance your nursing skills while learning how to apply critical executive business practices to the healthcare field, Liberty’s MSN/MBA dual degree program may be for you. This program can help you take the next step in your nursing career and give you the tools essential for solving various business problems you may encounter while practicing in a nursing leadership role.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) Dual Degree
Liberty’s MSN/MSHA dual degree program can help you grow as a nursing professional and become a valuable asset to your organization as you explore strategic planning skills, business management techniques, and financial models and principles. Through this program, you can develop the leadership and management skills essential to success in a variety of healthcare administration settings.
RN to BSN to MSN Accelerated Program
Liberty’s School of Nursing offers an accelerated track for students who already have an RN to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing in less time! You will receive 39 hours of undergraduate transfer credit for your RN licensure.
See how Liberty can help you get advanced training in nursing education, nursing administration, and nursing informatics with the 100% online RN to BSN to MSN Accelerated Program.
2-year accelerated tracks available for nurse educator, nursing administration, and nursing informatics tracks.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
With an online nursing degree at Liberty University, being a busy professional doesn’t mean you have to give up furthering your career. Our courses are 100% online with optional intensives available. Study at home or work, or you can travel to our beautiful campus at Lynchburg, Virginia and take advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities with one-week intensives.
Liberty University’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by preparing nursing professionals to better serve their patients by modeling Christ-like compassion. Become a part of our mission today with an online master’s degree in nursing!
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: nurse leaders and nurse administrators**
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment, 2021 (viewed online April 19, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Occupational Outlook Handbook – Registered Nurses, 2022 (viewed online April 19, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s Special about the School of Nursing?
- Programs have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Liberty University’s School of Nursing is a proud member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Our chapter is Psi Delta. For additional information, please visit our Psi Delta Chapter page.
- You have the opportunity to pursue dual nursing degrees at the master’s level. Speak with an admissions counselor for more information!
- Our online nursing programs are approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
What are the Benefits of Earning an Online Nursing Degree from Liberty University?
Our online master’s degree programs offer students great benefits:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)!
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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