Nursing, M.S.N.

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Kirkhof College of Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences
301 Michigan St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314

Telephone: (616) 331-7160
Fax: (616) 331-5635
 www.gvsu.edu/kcon
 

Master of Science in Nursing Overview

Grand Valley State University's Master of Science in nursing (M.S.N.) is offered through the university's Kirkhof College of Nursing. The M.S.N. program prepares professional nurses as advanced generalists to serve as leaders within clinical microsystems (patient care units/settings) in a reformed health care system.

About the M.S.N. Degree

The M.S.N. curriculum  is designed to provide students with the leadership skills essential for the integration of evidence-based practice at the patient-provider interface and coordination of care delivery process that will improve client outcomes in a cost-effective, fiscally responsible manner.

  • Flexible. The program is available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered in a variety of formats to accommodate working professionals.
  • Versatile. Graduates will be prepared to provide nursing care in a generalized area of practice by applying advanced knowledge synthesized from nursing and related disciplines, improve health care by assuming leadership roles in collaboration with other professionals and consumers, and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
  • Practical. Graduates will have an exceptional blend of clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills and be able to contribute to health care reform.
  • Convenient. Courses are offered primarily at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids.

The M.S.N. degree requires approximately 41 credit hours.

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Admissions

M.S.N. degree requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley. All applications and supplemental materials must be received by February 1 of the calendar year in which the student desires entry.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and a number of ways to finance your graduate degree.