Master of Science in Nursing
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, earn your Master of Science in Nursing Education and Leadership completely online at Utah Tech. If you’re finishing up your BSN at Utah Tech or another institution, or already have your BSN and are simply ready to take the next step with the convenience of a fully-flexible, asynchronous and accredited program, enroll in Utah Tech’s MSN.
Or download an electronic version of the MSN Program Brochure by clicking here.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
100%
Utah Tech’s MSN program is 100% online and asynchronous. Study when, how, and where you want.
$375
Cost Per Credit, regardless of residency.
36
Required Credits in 14 graduate-level courses.
Employment Opportunities
Here are a few examples of jobs you can pursue after completing this degree. This list of jobs is meant to give you an idea of careers you can acquire after completing this degree, but it is not an exhaustive list.
Prepare For These Careers
Academic Settings
- Nursing faculty
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Simulation Lab Coordinator/Director
- Nursing Program Director/Dean of Nursing
- Continuing Education Program Coordinator
Clinical & Health Care Settings
- Hospital-Based Nurse Educator
- Staff Development coordinator
- Clinical Educator for Health Care Organizations
- Professional Development specialist
- Infection Control Nurse Educator
Organizational & Leadership Roles
- Nursing Education Consultant
- Health Care Policy and Regulatory Compliance Educator
- Public Health Nurse Educator
- Corporate Trainer for Health Care Companies
- Professional Association Educator
Non-Traditional & Emerging Roles
- Online Nursing Instructor or Course Developer
- Medical or Nursing Textbook Author
- Health Care E-Learning Developer
- Nurse Educator for International Aid Organizations
- Military or Government Nurse Educator
Health Care Leadership & Administration Roles
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Director of Nursing (DON)
- Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
- Health Care Administrator
- Director of Patient Care Services
- Service Line Director
- Long-Term Care Facility Administrator
- Magnet Program Director
- Director of Quality & Patient Safety
Operational & Strategic Leadership Roles
- Nurse Executive
- Director
- Nursing Informatics
- Case Management
- Clinical Operations
- Workforce Development & Retention
- Policy & Regulatory Compliance
- Nurse Residency Program Coordinator/Director
- Health Care Consultant
Specialized Leadership Roles
- Director
- Risk Management
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Clinical Research Operation
- Health Information Management
- Patient Advocacy & Experience
- Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Coordinator
- Nurse Liaison (Hospital-to-Community Transitions
Public Health & Government Roles
- Director of Public Health Nursing
- State or Federal Health Care Policy Advisor
- Director of Nursing Education & Workforce Development
- Health Services Administrator for Correctional Facilities
Why EArn Your MSN?
- Those with an MSN have higher-paying positions, work more independently, and carry greater responsibility than their nurse peers.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that advanced practice nurses with a leadership specialty have a projected growth of 29%, and for nurse educators, it will be 6% between 2023 and 2033.
- Payscale estimates the average annual salary for those with a BSN at $87K, while the salary for those with an MSN is $96K.
- Earning an MSN offers a broader range of career options for nurses—whether in administrative roles, managerial positions, or as a nurse educator.
- An MSN is a necessary step on the path to earning a doctorate degree.
admission requirements
Previous Coursework
Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally-accredited nursing program.
GPA
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 in previous nursing coursework.
LICENSING
Provide proof of RN licensure before beginning second semester coursework.
IMPORTANT DATES
The MSN runs on a semester basis, with deadlines for each of our three semesters—Fall, Spring, and Summer. The application deadline is 10 business days (excluding holiday breaks) from the start of each semester.
Contact
Vicki Welch
Ph.D., RN, CNE
MSN Program Director, Assistant Professor
Email: vicki.welch@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4805
Office: Taylor 357