Master of Science in Nursing

Here, you are the heartbeat of the healthcare community.

In an evolving profession like nursing, and in a nation making its way through complex healthcare reform, it's more important than ever for nurses to pursue advanced education. Governors State University’s Master of Science in Nursing offers several outstanding post-baccalaureate program options that will prepare you for your future as a highly educated advanced practice nurse or for leadership roles in nursing. Our nursing programs focus on providing quality, holistic care; creating healing environments; and building caring communities. The GSU nursing faculty includes Advanced Practice Nurses, nurse executives, seasoned educators, and doctorally-prepared researchers who provide students with an exceptional education.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) meets your needs as a working nurse through flexible hybrid courses. Choose from four concentrations to tailor your academic interests to your professional goals: Nursing Executive and Innovative Leadership, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult/Gerontological Health, Family Nurse Practitioner, or the post-masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. The MSN and BSN nursing programs in the College of Health and Human Services are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Reach your career goals.

Keep up with the rapidly changing healthcare system as you pursue an education in advanced practice nursing and nursing executive leadership. Advanced practice nurses and nurse executives work individually or in collaboration with doctors to provide quality health treatment and management—and to provide innovations in the ever-growing and reforming healthcare industry.

Why get a Master of Science in Nursing?

 An MSN will open doors to career opportunities only available to nurses with advanced degrees. As you choose a concentration, consider your ultimate career goals: nurses with aspirations to reach executive levels in healthcare can achieve their goals through the Nursing Executive and Innovative Leadership concentration, while those who wish to advance in clinical care may pursue Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult/Gerontological Health or Family Nurse Practitioner concentrations.

Data collected in 2017 reflected the median annual salary for Advanced Practice Nurses at $107,460 with an average range of $86,970 – $120,450 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Chicago’s median salary for Advanced Practice Nurses is $101,930.

Delivery Format  

Governors State’s Master of Science in Nursing concentrations range from 42 – 47 credit hours—allowing you to advance your career in less than two years.