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Master of Science in Nursing

The Division of Nursing at Carson-Newman offers programs of study leading to a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN). The program prepares the graduate nurse for advanced practice in the roles of Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator. Opportunities in the health care field are almost unlimited in this challenging role. If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing and are eager to move into an advanced practice role, Carson-Newman College may be what you are looking for. The programs meet the requirements of eligibility for the graduate of the MSN program to write the national certification examination as a family nurse practitioner.

Students learn from a highly motivated, caring faculty and stimulating clinical experiences. At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national FNP certifying examination. The overall goal of the Master of Science in Nursing program at Carson-Newman College is to prepare the baccalaureate nurse for an advanced practice role in nursing within the context of Christian beliefs, values, and behaviors.

A nurse prepared at the master's level has substantive knowledge, competence, and skill and is able to effectively provide and direct client services at an advanced level in the health care delivery system. The master's level nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for synthesis of knowledge for specialization and leadership in a select field of nursing practice. An integral part of graduate education in nursing is the ability to participate in scholarly investigation of questions that contribute to the discipline of nursing and health care.