Our Master of Science in Nursing is recognized as a leading accredited program, known for academic excellence and facilitating the adult learner to achieve their professional goals.
Chair of Graduate Nursing, Director of Nurse Practitioner Programs
Commonwealth University's progressive, challenging curricula– along with distinguished experienced faculty– provide vital knowledge and skills to develop competence in the multifaceted roles of advanced nursing practice. Graduates are prepared to pursue a career as an Advanced Practice Nurse, to assume leadership roles, and the opportunity to specialize in areas like population health, administration, nursing informatics, or school health.
Programs OfferedMSN Nurse Practitioner: Designed for registered nurses who wish to advance their careers. This program not only deepens their clinical knowledge and skills but also prepares them to take on more autonomous roles. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are trained to provide a higher level of care, which can include diagnosing and managing patient diseases, prescribing medications, and implementing treatment plans. Students can choose from the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care and Family/Individual Across the Lifespan concentrations.MSN Nursing Informatics: Nurse Informatics is a sub-specialty of Nursing that combines nursing, information technology, and data analytics. Designed to equip nursing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and communicate nursing data and information. The program focuses on integrating nursing science with multiple information management and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage, and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice.MSN Public Health Nursing: Designed for registered nurses who are looking to advance their careers by developing expertise in public health principles and practices. The curriculum typically includes courses in epidemiology, community health, health policy, and program planning and evaluation. Students can choose from the Public Health and School Health concentrations.The master's degree at Commonwealth University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, ******** .
Program RecognitionOur nursing program is ranked 8 of 76 schools in Pennsylvania, according to RNCareers.org. In addition, we're ranked 67 in the Mid-Atlantic region by Nursing School Almanac.
Commonwealth's nursing program has earned national recognition as a College of Distinction, honored for its excellence, value, and high-impact practices.
MSN Program GoalsPreview MSN graduate program outcomes and competencies.
Mission and PhilosophyRecognized as a leading accredited undergraduate and graduate level nursing program, Commonwealth University prepares future nurses for a wide range of careers in critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, trauma, home care, and other clinical specialties and case management.
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