Master's in Nursing

• M.S.N. Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration (100% Online)

  Program

  Specific courses will be required of students who plan to take a national certification examination, and all students are required to pass a written comprehensive examination or satisfactorily complete culminating experience in the final semester of the program.

  Courses are selected and approved in conjunction with the student’s advisor.

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 51 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $610 per credit hour	$765 per credit hour	$1451 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    This program is designed for the working professional in mind. As such, it can be completed online and, in most cases, at the student's own pace! The courses in the MSN program are asynchronous, allowing students to work on coursework when time is available.  
    
    
    
  • What is the most exciting aspect of this program?

    The family nurse practitioner (FNP) concentration prepares students to enter the workforce with the confidence to synthesize information, practice collaboratively in the community, manage the health of clients, promote health, prevent disease, apply research findings, demonstrate leadership, and promote policy change.
    There is no better feeling when a nurse can use their acquired  knowledge and ability to help those who need you!
  • What accreditations apply to this program? 

    This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.  
  • What are the job prospects with this degree?

    The MSN FNP program prepares student to work in the following areas—Primary care clinic, urgent care, nursing homes, insurance companies, public health, health departments, education, and many more.
  • Does the student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field?  What are the prerequisites? 

    Students can have a bachelor’s in a field outside of nursing, but students must be licensed as a registered nurse (RN).  

    
    
    The prerequisites for students who do not have a BSN are: NRSE 3525 Health Promotion and Research, NRSE 4620 Leadership and Professional Practice, NRSE 3200 Advancing Professional Practice, and NRSE 3510 Population, Community, and Public Health Nursing. 

  • Does the program require GRE?

    The GRE is not required. 
  • Are the courses in the program asynchronous or synchronous?

    This program is online asynchronous with a few optional synchronous sessions.

    • NRSE 5010 has 3 optional synchronous sessions scheduled in evenings which are recorded for demonstration of the clinical competency exams. 
    • There are no on-campus requirements, but there are some optional educational sessions. 
  • Does the department/university help with clinical placement and locating preceptors? 

    Yes, the graduate clinical coordinator has many contacts and lists of preceptors used in the past to help students with clinical placement.  However, the student is responsible to be proactive in the preceptor and clinical site search. 
  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations? 

    Due to the online asynchronous nature of the program, many students have been able to work part-time and full-time while completing their degree! Each student learns differently, and time commitments for learning the material may vary.  

  • What is the program's time to completion?

    Full-time students are able to complete the program in 5 semesters, and part-time students typically complete the program in 8 semesters.

  • Is there a plan of study/course schedule available for review?

    Yes! Plans of Study are outlined on the program page.

    
    
    

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort? 

    This varies by semester.
  • Does the college/department offer scholarships? 

    Yes! Please visit the Nursing Scholarships page for more details.

    Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

• M.S.N. Nursing Administration Concentration (100% Online)

  Overview

  What can you do with a masters in nursing?  The Nursing Administration concentration at East Tennessee State University provides a flexible learning environment and a highly individualized experience through which students gain a strong foundation in complex systems, organizational theory, financial management and leadership practice. This program is designed for individuals who are interested in managing healthcare personnel and business operations typically found in a hospital or large service provider setting.

  Program

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 45 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $610 per credit hour	$765 per credit hour	$1451 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    ETSU’s MSN Program ranked 75 among the best online programs by U.S News & World Report in January 2021. In addition, the program ranked 16 among the Best online MSN in Nursing Administration Programs by U.S News & World Report in January 2021.

    
    
    

  • What is the most exciting aspect of this program?

    The quality of the program, and the opportunity to prepare students to be strong leaders!

  • What accreditations apply to this program?

    The ETSU MSN, DNP, and post-graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (CCNE).

  • What are the job prospects with this degree?

    Students completing this program are prepared to serve as nurse leaders at various levels, from unit manager to administration.  Additionally, they are eligible to take the Nurse Executive Certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? What are the prerequisites?

    Applicants must have an RN license, and a bachelor’s degree. However, if the bachelor’s degree is in a field other than nursing, the applicant will be required to take four bridge courses before beginning the graduate level courses

  • Does this program require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?

    Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required.
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?

    Courses are offered in an asynchronous format and students are not required to come to campus. However, students complete three practicum courses which requires them to work with a preceptor at a location near them.

  • Does the department/university help with clinical placement and locating preceptors?

    Students are expected to be proactive in locating a preceptor. However, the graduate clinical coordinator works closely with students and preceptors to assist students in identifying a preceptor when necessary.  

  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    Due to the online asynchronous nature of the program, it is ideal for those with outside obligations. Most of the students enrolled in the program are working adults with family obligations.  The beauty of the program is that course work can be completed at the time most convenient for the student, as long as assignments are submitted on time.  

  • What is the time to completion for this program?

    Full-time Students are able to complete the program in 5 semesters, and part-time students typically complete the program in 7 semesters. 
    
    

  • Is there a plan of study/course schedule available for review?

    Yes! Plans of study are outlined on the program page.

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?

    The MSN Nursing Administration Concentration admits students once a year in the fall semester, with several spaces available for each fall.  
  • Does the college/department offer scholarships? 

    Yes! Please visit the Nursing Scholarships page for more details.

    Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

• M.S.N. Nursing Education Concentration (100% Online)

  Overview

  What can you do with a masters in nursing?  The Nursing Education concentration from East Tennessee State University provides a firm foundation in teaching/learning principles, curriculum/program development and evaluation, and methods to evaluate learning. The curriculum prepares graduates to assume the educator role with competence and confidence. The Nursing Education concentration is designed to prepare students to meet established nurse educator competencies in one of five advanced clinical-focused areas: Adult Health Nursing; Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing; Critical Care Nursing; Women's Health and Perinatal Nursing and Pediatric Nursing.

  Program

  Specific courses will be required of students who plan to take a national certification examination, and all students are required to pass a written comprehensive examination or satisfactorily complete culminating experience in the final semester of the program.

  Courses are selected and approved in conjunction with the student’s advisor.

  Estimated time for completion:

  • Full-time enrollment (9 hours per semester)  -  5 semesters to complete
  • Part-time enrollment (4-7 hours per semester)  -  7 semesters to complete

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 42 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $610 per credit hour	$765 per credit hour	$1451 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    The MSN in Nursing Education program has recently been revised to provide students a more robust experience in learning how to become a nurse educator. Students receive content and experiences aimed at both the academic nurse educator and clinical nurse educator roles. Upon graduation, students are prepared to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination which denotes their expertise in nursing education. 
  • What accreditations apply to this program?

    ​The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • What are the job prospects with this degree?

    Most graduates with an MSN in Nursing Education intend to pursue careers as nursing faculty. At this time, there is a national nursing faculty shortage, making this degree highly valuable to prospective employers. Graduates of MSN Nursing Education programs also work in undergraduate pre- and post-licensure programs (LPN, Associate degree RN; BSN program; RN-to-BSN); and some graduates will pursue roles as clinical nurse educators in hospitals and other healthcare settings. 
  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? What are the prerequisites?

    Applicants must have:

    1. An unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse;
    2. A BSN from a nationally accredited program or non-nursing bachelor's with unencumbered RN license and must complete four (4) bridge courses prior to registration in master's courses;
    3. Earned bachelor's with GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
    4. Met the remaining application criteria and processes as outlined in the catalog.
  • Does this program require the GRE (and/or GMAT)? ​

    Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required.
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?

    The MSN Nursing Education concentration is an online program. While most courses are asynchronous, there are specific courses that require an on-ground presence (e.g. nursing education practicum courses require the student to work with a preceptor to achieve required hours). Additionally, some course faculty may require synchronous class sessions. The number and timing are dependent on individual course faculty.
  • Does the department/university help with clinical placement and locating preceptors?

    MSN Nursing Education students typically do not have difficulty locating preceptors who are willing to work with them. However, the MSN Nursing Education Concentration Coordinator often works closely with students to identify appropriate sites and assists as needed to help students secure preceptors.
  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    ​Yes! Since most courses are offered asynchronously (and all courses are 100% online), this program is ideal for those with existing outside obligations!

  • What is the program's time to completion?

    Full-time students are able to complete the program in 5 semesters; part-time student's typically complete the program in 7 semesters.

  • Is there a plan of study/course schedule available for review?

    Yes! Plans of study are outlined on the program page.

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort?

    The MSN Nursing Education concentration matriculates one time per year with a total of 20 available spaces. 
  • Does the college/department offer scholarships? ​

    Yes! Please visit the Nursing Scholarships page for more details.

    Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

• M.S.N. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration (100% Online)

  Overview

  What can you do with a masters in nursing?  The Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration is designed to prepare registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing for advance nursing practice. Applicants seeking admission to the Masters of Science in Nursing degree program at East Tennessee State University must fulfill all the requirements of admission to both the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing. 

  Program

  Courses are selected and approved in conjunction with the student's advisor. 

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 48 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $610 per credit hour	$765 per credit hour	$1451 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Program Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?

    Our faculty provide an innovative curriculum with state-of-the-art learning technologies.

  • What is the most exciting aspect of this program?

    This program has a 100% pass rate on the PMHNP certification and is ranked among EduMed’s Best Online Programs!  
  • What accreditations apply to this program? 

    The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • What are the job prospects with this degree?

    There is a shortage of psychiatric providers in our country, making this degree highly valuable in that field. 
  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? What are the prerequisites?

    M.S.N. applicants must have an RN license, and a bachelor’s degree. However, if the bachelor’s degree is in a field other than nursing, the applicant will be required to take four bridge courses before beginning the graduate level courses
  • Does this program require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?

    Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required. 
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?

    The MSN PMHNP is 100% online and asynchronous!  
  • Does the department/university help with clinical placement and locating preceptors?

    Yes, the graduate clinical coordinator has many contacts and lists of preceptors used in the past to help students with clinical placement.  However, the student is responsible to be proactive in the preceptor and clinical site search. 
    
    
  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    Please see the Plans section of the College of Nursing M.S.N. program page.
  • Does the college/department offer scholarships?

    Yes! Please visit the Nursing Scholarships page for more details.

    Students are also encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

Steps to Apply

• Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

  Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

  

• Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

  Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

  

• Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

  Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Master's," term, then choose  Master's in Nursing and complete the remainder of the form.

  

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