Want to advance your career in nursing?

You can earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree online
at Albany State University!

The graduate program in nursing at Albany State University is built on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. The program is designed to prepare individuals who are highly knowledgeable in advanced clinical nursing, and whose education will enable them to make significant contributions to health care. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing.

The purpose of the master's program is to prepare students who are:

  • Advanced practicing nurses, family nurse practitioners or nurse educators.
  • Beginning Researchers
  • Highly knowledgeable individuals who are capable of influencing health care delivery policies.

You Can Have It All...

As our society ages, there is a growing need for highly experienced nurses. In fact, nursing is the largest health care occupation, with one of the highest number of annual job openings in the country. Education beyond a bachelor’s degree can help broaden career opportunities in certain fields or increase your potential to advance within your current company. Our online MSN program will allow you to achieve your goals while maintaining your current work status. You can. This program allows you to realize your potential to get the promotion or career that you deserve.

Why Choose Albany State University?

Albany State was founded in 1903, and it advocates the total development of students and provides a wholesome academic environment. A leader in teacher education, nursing, criminal justice, business, public administration and the sciences, ASU provides a comprehensive educational experience with quality instruction as the hallmark of all its academic programs. The University embraces the concept of "students first" as a core institutional value.


What is the Tuition Cost?

The tuition rate is $260 per credit hour.

Is Financial Aid Available?

Yes, Financial Aid is available to students planning on enrolling in this program. Check with your employers for reimbursements, or tuition assistance.

Accreditation

Albany State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Bachelor’s, Master’s and Education Specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges with questions about the accreditation of Albany State University. Albany State University is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the National League for Nursing, the Georgia Board of Nursing and Council on Social Work Education.

Program Overview

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing degree (MSN), graduates will be able to:

  • Critically analyze health care data in order to promote optimal health.
  • Participate as researchers and consumers of research in advancing nursing science and practice.
  • Integrate synthesized knowledge of behavioral and natural science, humanities, technology and nursing science to perform advanced-practice nursing roles.
  • Exhibit expertise in the advanced-practice nursing role of family nurse practitioner or nurse educator.
  • Engage in professional and scholarly activities that promote the profession of nursing and individual development in advanced-practice nursing.

Length of Program

The online program offers two concentrations - Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Nurse Educators (NE). The FNP concentration requires 44 semester hours and the NE concentration requires 36 semester hours. Each area of concentration is designed to be completed within two calendar years.

Core Courses

  • Advanced Health Assessment
  • Nursing Theory Development
  • Advanced Nursing Research
  • Advanced Pathophysiology
  • Family Diversity in Vulnerable Communities
  • Introduction to Family Primary Care
  • Primary Care of Children
  • Pharmacology in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Primary Care of Women
  • Primary Care of Adults
  • Primary Care Issues in Health Promotion of Communities.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Thesis/Scholarly Project

Requirements

To enter the program, students should have the following:

  • A baccalaureate degree in nursing.
  • An undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0.
  • A current RN license to practice in Georgia.
  • A personal interview with the Coordinator of the Graduate Nursing Program.
  • A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 800 or better or a Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score of 44 or better.
  • Two letters of reference regarding professional accomplishments and academic potential.
  • Completed prerequisite undergraduate courses in statistics, pathophysiology, nursing research and health assessment.

Admission to the Graduate Nursing Program does not ensure admission to the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program. The prospective FNP student should have at least one year of nursing experience and should send the required items listed below to the Director of the FNP program well in advance of the planned entry date:

  • Letter requesting admission to the FNP program
  • Personal statement of approximately 300 words describing the student's professional goals
  • Resume

Faculty Assistance

Professors have online office hours to assist students through phone and email as needed. In addition, the faculty will assist students with potential internships and employment possibilities. The faculty will also support students with their academic progress and help them stay on track for graduation.

Accreditation

Florida Institute of Technology is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist and doctoral degrees.

Recognitions

Florida Tech has built a reputation for an unwavering emphasis on exceptional academics and innovative research in the fields of business, engineering and technology, and is also known for having an award-winning faculty. You can be sure you're getting an extraordinary education as you earn your criminal justice degree from Florida Tech, a top-ranked university that is:

  • Listed in Barron's Best Buys in College Education
  • Named one of the Southeast's best universities by Princeton Review in 2005 and 2006
  • Ranked a Best National University in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges"
  • Rated the top private university in Florida for the second straight year by Washington Monthly

Testimonials

Just to give you an idea of how Florida Tech University Online students feel about their online degree programs, here's what they have to say:

"If it were not for this online program, I would have passed on continuing my education. I don’t have the time to travel to a campus and attend class. This program gave me the complete flexibility to work on my schedule. It really is anytime, anywhere!"
Kevin Red
Hot Springs, AR

"I love attending classes online around my schedule. The program allows me to do it all: work full time and go to school without sacrificing my social life. And the fact that my employer's tuition assistance program covers the cost is the icing on the cake!"
Stephanie Matzke
Tampa, FL

"My job involves a substantial amount of traveling so I needed a course of instruction that was flexible enough to accommodate my absences from the U.S. The online course was ideal since I could do the work while away or on the airplane. I even managed to make a few friends during the classes."
James Wong
South Pasadena, CA

These students have achieved their latest educational goal. Now it's your turn!