Sacred Heart University

The Sacred Heart University Master of Science program is designed to prepare students with more advanced skills to train students to handle complex and specialized tasks. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The online MSN degree in nursing is a very innovative and demanding program which is intended to meet the requirements of a working professional nurse seeking advanced clinical, educational or administrative skills.

The Sacred Heart University MSN program offers three specializations: Clinical Nurse Leader, Patient Care Services Administration and Nursing Education.

The Clinical Nurse Leader program consists of 300 hours of role of immersion. The CNL track focuses on preparing students to apply to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader Certificate Examination.

The Patient Care Services Administration involves 120 hours of clinical practicum to prepare students for administrative responsibility.

The Nursing Education track involves 120 hours of clinical practicum designed to complement clinical experience with education skills to prepare for roles as part of a nursing faculty.

Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science Degree
2. Official Transcripts
3. Minimum of a 3.0 Grade Point Average
4. Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse
5. Written Statement describing professional goals
6. Two letters of recommendations
7. Malpractice insurance