Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing at MSU

MSU offers a unique pathway to your MSN through a new accelerated program.

Be a part of the next wave of nursing excellence by earning your Master of Science in Nursing at MSU. Even if your degree is in a non-nursing field, you can still follow your dream of earning your MSN. Through this intensive, 12-month program, you’ll be equipped with the tools and skill sets needed to face the challenges of a growing health care landscape and make a valuable impact on your community. At MSU, you’ll become a practice-ready nurse through:

  • Competency-based curriculum that prepares you for the NCLEX
  • An immersive academic environment where you’ll also receive support every step of the way
  • Practical experience and hands-on learning in simulation labs and clinical settings
  • Leveraging the skills, knowledge, and life experiences that you bring as a scaffold for nursing practice

This highly specialized master’s in nursing program will help you unlock your potential as a nurse. Somewhere in the world is a patient who needs you to provide the unique kind of care only you can and MSU will help you discover how to become the nurse you’re meant to be.

If you’re interested in pursuing your accelerated MS in nursing, provide your information using the form.

Accreditation

The AMSN program was granted Initial Accreditation by the Mississippi IHL Board of Trustees on February 15, 2024.

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Why Pursue Your MSN at MSU?

  • Accelerated Pathway

    This unique program offers a direct path to professional nursing practice as a registered nurse (RN). We’ll prepare you to enter the health care industry within 12 months, much faster than most other MSN programs. This is an ideal option for students eager to get a jump start on their career.

  • Practice-Ready Graduates

    Our thorough curriculum focuses on practice readiness and clinical judgment. Students apply classroom learning early and often, beginning supervised patient care within the first few weeks of the program. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination and licensure as a Registered Nurse.

  • Collaborative Learning

    During your time in the program, your professors, classmates, and colleagues will become your support network and you’ll learn in team-based settings. We designed a nursing education where every student belongs, questions are welcome, and learning is active.

  • Unmatched Clinical Experience

    Immerse yourself in an academic environment that emphasizes firsthand learning and practical experience. With access to several Mississippi health care systems and state-of-the-art technology, we prepare you to provide top-notch care in a variety of inpatient settings and specialties. Clinical learning experiences occur in acute-care hospitals, specialty facilities, community-based practices, and simulation labs.

  • Community Beyond the Classroom

    When you join the Mississippi State University nursing program, you’re also joining the larger MSU family! You become part of a vast network of Bulldogs, so wherever you go you’ll always have a thread tying you back to MSU. Bulldogs gain a spirit of lifelong learning and create connections to what matters most.

  • Cutting-Edge Simulation

    Simulated clinical experiences, including the use of Standardized Patients, are integrated early and consistently within the program to support competency-based evaluation. This approach ensures that students not only grasp theoretical concepts but also develop and demonstrate practical skills in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Invest in Your Future

Our community and supporters of better health care for Mississippians are providing a growing scholarship fund for our inaugural class that is exceeding over $300,000. Fill out your application to be considered today!

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Ready to Get Started on Your MSN?

Take a closer look at this accelerated Master’s in Nursing program and begin your path as a health care provider.

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You’re One Step Closer to Taking Care of What Matters

Developing Health Care Solutions

With this exciting addition to the nursing education, MSU is positioned to become leader in health care education. This first-of-its-kind in the state entry-level licensure program offers a direct route into nursing. With access to a state-of-the-art simulation center and clinical partners around the state, MSU is uniquely positioned to educate future nurses and help health care providers prepare for the changes they’ll face in their careers.

Meet Our Faculty: Learn from the Best

One of the perks of learning in person at MSU is getting to connect directly with our expert faculty who bring years of experience into the classroom as well as a passion for educating future health care workers.

Get to Know the MSU Team

Mary W. Stewart

PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
Dean of Nursing

Dr. Mary W. Stewart brings extensive experience and a visionary teaching philosophy to Mississippi State University. Her background includes being a tenured professor and director of the PhD program in nursing science at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Nursing. Dr. Stewart’s academic leadership aligns with her clinical prowess, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the nursing field’s multifaceted nature. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a member of the Mississippi Board of Nursing since 2019.

I believe MSU Nursing can shift the culture of healthcare in Mississippi and beyond – for many generations – by working with others committed to the high ideals of nursing education, scholarship, and caring for all. Dream big! Join us as we address the social determinants of health and health equity more comprehensively by developing professional, powerful, practice-ready nurses.

Ready to Make Your Mark on Nursing?

Submit your application to become a part of the change that's shaping the future of nursing. Start this accelerated journey toward earning your MSN with these select benefits:

  • A priority admission decision
  • Automatic consideration for merit-based scholarships

We’re excited to help you unlock your potential as a health care provider!

We're Here to Help

If you need guidance during the application process, don’t hesitate to reach out – Bulldogs are always happy to support each other! Our team is available to answer any questions you may have.