Graduate · Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Graduate Nursing
Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and offered 100% online, McNeese's master's degree in nursing offers three concentrations for nursing professionals to specialize their skillsets.
At a Glance
MSN Degree Highlights
McNeese's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree offers the knowledge and clinical experiences necessary for nurses to grow professionally, expand their nursing expertise and successfully sit for post-graduation certification exams.
With curriculum consistent with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master in Science of Nursing (ICMSN), the MSN program at McNeese features instruction by experienced faculty and hands-on clinical experiences. Our program equips students with the skills and experience to practice evidence-based care and effectively serve distinct patient populations or pass their knowledge on to the next generation of nurses.
Learn at your own pace and from your own home
As a graduate nursing student at McNeese, you will enjoy the flexibility of a fully online degree while still receiving the full support of the Department of Graduate Nursing's faculty and staff and McNeese’s advanced facilities. For the past several years, our student certification rates for family nurse practitioners and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners has been 100%.
Explore More for MSN Majors
Here are just a few of the benefits MSN students at McNeese enjoy:
Master's Degree in Nursing Concentrations
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) specialize in preventive health services, health education and disease management. FNPs often work with the same patients for many years, monitoring health and wellness, treating minor acute illnesses and managing chronic diseases.
Nursing Education
Students in the nursing education concentration learn the leadership and communication skills needed to become effective educators and mentors to the next generation of nursing students.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurse specialists who assess and diagnose mental health issues and offer treatment by means of pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic interventions.
What Can You Do with a Master's Degree in Nursing?
Nursing is a high-demand field in Louisiana and across the U.S., and an MSN degree can open doors to new positions and higher salaries. Here are just a few of the career and educational opportunities for graduates:
Graduate Schools or Programs
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing
Potential Job Titles or Employers
Archer Institute of LCMH
Beauregard Memorial Hospital
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital System
Jennings American Legion Hospital
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital