Online Master of Science in Nursing
Advance your nursing career with Local Roots, Online Classes, and a Global Health Experience.
Northwest University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program enables you to advance your career in a number of different areas. The MSN program emphasizes leadership, policy development and regulatory practice, nursing research, and cross-cultural practice. You will gain specialized experience and knowledge with the design and implementation of a scholarly project aligned with your nursing interests. Complete your program entirely online with practice experiences near your own home. Although an online student, you are welcome to interact with university nursing educators in person on the Kirkland, Washington campus. You even have the option of joining faculty for a unique global health experience.
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Buntain College of Nursing Mission Statement
The Buntain College of Nursing at Northwest University prepares graduates to answer their call to serve God throughout the world and lead others by using their professional expertise as nurses.
Word from the College of Nursing
“Our commitment is to provide our MSN students with a practical and applicable education that impacts the profession of nursing locally and internationally. Graduates of our program are prepared to tackle the changing healthcare landscape as the next generation of change agents, innovators, and leaders.”
Dr. Erin-Joy Bjorge DNP, RN, CNE, COI
Dean, Buntain College of Nursing
Program Length
- Complete the 36-credit program in 6 semesters or about 22 months
- Enroll and complete a 3-credit statistics course prior to scholarly project courses if not taken as part of BSN coursework
- Take one 3 credit course at a time
- Complete each course in 8 weeks
Career Paths for NU MSN Graduates
- Nurse Administrator
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Entrepreneur
- Nurse Researcher
Meet One of the MSN Faculty
"It is exciting to be involved in the MSN online program both teaching and advising nurses who are looking to advance their knowledge and skills to further their career development. Teaching in a Christian environment creates a special relationship between the faculty and student. We are able to holistically support the student as they learn and grow."
Wendy E. Murchie DNP, MN, RN, CPNP-AC
Adjunct Faculty, Buntain College of Nursing
Course Map
Prerequisites – Science and Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH 1313 Introduction to Statistics, 3 credits
(Required if not taken as part of the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing program. Must be successfully completed prior to NURS 5133)
Sample Course Progression
- NURS 5043 – Leadership: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles
- NURS 5063 – Advanced Pathophysiology and Health Assessment
- NURS 5083 – Advanced Pharmacology
- NURS 5133 – Scholarly Project I
- NURS 5213 – Leadership: Ethical, Spiritual, and Cultural Considerations
- NURS 5223 – Leadership: Health Policy Development and Implementation
- NURS 5293 – Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Nursing Education
- NURS 5333 – Scholarly Project II
- NURS 5383 – Entrepreneurship: Nursing in Health Care Future*
- NURS 5403 – Healthcare Organizations and Outcomes
- NURS 5423 – Advanced Concentration – Integrating Specialty Focus in Field work
- NURS 5913 – Scholarly Project Dissemination
MSN Practice Experiences
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Practice Experience Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS 5043 | Leadership: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles | 3 | 0 |
| NURS 5063 | Advanced Pathophysiology and Health Assessment | 3 | 15 |
| NURS 5083 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | 0 |
| NURS 5133 | Scholarly Project I | 3 | 20 |
| NURS 5213 | Leadership: Ethical, Spiritual, and Cultural Considerations | 3 | 0 |
| NURS 5223 | Leadership: Health Policy Development and Implementation | 3 | 20 |
| NURS 5293 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Nursing Education | 3 | 0 |
| NURS 5333 | Scholarly Project II | 3 | 30 |
| NURS 5383* | Entrepreneurship: Nursing in Health Care Future | 3 | 40 |
| NURS 5403 | Healthcare Organizations and Outcomes | 3 | 20 |
| NURS 5423 | Advanced Concentration – Integrating Specialty Focus in Field Work | 3 | 60 |
| NURS 5913 | Scholarly Project Dissemination | 3 | 25 |
| 36 credits | 230 hours |
Cost of the Program ~ $3,600/semester
(Costs are estimates only and subject to change)
- $595/credit (36-39 credits)
One-time Fees (subject to change)
- $30 application fee
- $136 background check and immunization tracking
- $50 protecting human research participants online course
- $900 scholarly project fee (paid as three $300 fees attached to NURS 5133, NURS 5333, & NURS 5913)
- $120 graduation fee
- Cost of books varies
Optional – cost of travel for immersive global health trips vary based on location
Master of Science in Nursing Application Deadlines
- May 1st
- June – August applications reviewed as space is available
Accreditation
The master's degree program in nursing at Northwest University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
View Course Descriptions
You can explore program details such as course descriptions and graduation requirements for this program in our academic catalog.
Go to the Catalog
Questions about this program?
I would love to answer any questions about the Master of Science in Nursing program that you may have.
Mekha Thyparambil
Graduate Enrollment Counselor
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425-889-6299