Master of Science in Nursing
Grounded in Caring Science, the Master of Science in Nursing at NDMU prepares nurses with a BSN to advance their career as a nurse leader in academia and healthcare. Our accelerated program offers the consistency you need to complete your degree quickly and effectively while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities. From day one, our cohort model creates a community of learners who progress through the program together from start to finish, providing a network of support.
Graduates of this program will be prepared as nurse educators and nurse managers/administrators to excel in nursing leadership.
The curriculum offers direction for teaching and learning with a commitment to multiple ways of knowing, supporting creativity, discovery, critical inquiry, and application of relevant practice, administrative, and curriculum theories and nursing models in diverse settings. The MSN program’s two concentrations, Leadership in Nursing Administration and Leadership in Nursing Education share common core courses and includes role-specific courses.
Leadership in Nursing Education
- Understand contemporary leadership in nursing education
- Use technology in nursing education
- Assess student learning
- Participate in scholarly discourse
Scholarship Opportunities: Request information to learn more about potential scholarships available.
Leadership in Nursing Administration
- Analyze policy, legal, and ethical problems.
- Understand the dynamics of finance, strategic planning, and marketing.
- Implement improvements to address quality and safe patient care.
- Create a healthy work environment.
Accreditation
The MSN program at Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Accelerated Format
Designed for busy working nurses, you can study part-time and still complete your MSN in under two years.
Consistent Scheduling
Classes are taken sequentially, one class at a time, as part of a consistent schedule for work-life integration.
Small Class Sizes
Our small class sizes offer a personalized learning environment and stronger connections with faculty and classmates.
Cohort Model
Cohorts take classes together, study together, and graduate together—creating a community of support.