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Master of Science Nursing (MSN)

  • Master of Science in Nursing Degree
  • Degree Pathways
    Graduate MSN-Direct Entry, MSN-Educator
  • Multiple Journey Options to fit your education path.
  • Meet with our friendly Admissions Rep to plan your journey

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Introduction

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree pathway offers even greater opportunities for nurses who want to expand their expertise, take on leadership roles, or specialize in areas of healthcare that have a significant impact on patients and healthcare systems. With an MSN, you can elevate your career, move into advanced practice roles, and become a key player in shaping healthcare delivery. Here are two MSN Degree Pathways we have available. 

MSN-Direct Entry

Six-Semester Degree Pathway Option

The MSN-Educator option is designed to prepare leaders in nursing education who demonstrate cultural sensitivity in their
decision-making and collaboration with other members of the professional healthcare team. Graduates are prepared to
mentor other team members and assume accountability for quality care outcomes as well as to foster best practices and
effectively facilitate the translation of evidence into practice.
MSN-DEP Journey Options

Journey Offerings:

Click on these journey options to open the Degree Pathway that fits your education path:

  • MSN-DEP
    Six-Semester
    Fall Start | Full Time

  • Dual Degree
    Augustana Students
    Six-Semester
    Fall Start | Full Time
MSN-DEP Admission Requirements
  • A baccalaureate or higher degree in a non-nursing discipline
  • Minimum College GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Completion of all required prerequisite general education courses with a “C” (2.0) or above
  • Personal essay addressing the candidate’s professional attributes, ability to manage a rigorous curriculum and career goals.
MSN-DEP Application Materials

The MSN-DEP program begins in the fall semester.

Required application materials can be submitted as they are completed. All materials must be received before admission consideration. Review of completed applicant files requires 3 to 4 weeks.

MSN-DEP Curriculum
MSN-DEP Tuition & Fees

Your investment or cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

MSN-DEP Tuition & Fees

MSN-Educator

Six-Semester Degree Pathway Option

The Master of Science in Nursing-Nurse Educator is an online program option that prepares licensed, registered nurses who have completed baccalaureate nursing studies, and at least one year of clinical experience or are currently practicing as an RN, for a successful career as a nurse educator in a clinic, hospital, or college/university setting. Selected courses use a combination of teaching methodologies such as online learning and preceptory clinical experiences.

*Clinical experiences must be completed in person

MSN-ED Journey Option

Journey Offerings:

Click on these journey options to open the Degree Pathway that fits your education path:

  • MSN-ED
    Six-Semester
    Fall Start | Full Time
MSN-ED Admission Requirements
  • Graduation from an NLNAC/ACEN, CNEA or CCNE-accredited baccalaureate nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • Evidence of a current unrestricted professional registered nursing license or RN license prior to the second semester of enrollment in the MSN Program.
  • At least one year of nursing practice or currently practicing as an RN
  • Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software
  • Faculty interview
  • One to two-page written essay describing educational and career goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation from nursing professionals, recent employers, or professors.
MSN-ED Application Materials

The MSN-ED program begins in the fall semester.

Required application materials can be submitted as they are completed. All materials must be received before admission consideration. Review of completed applicant files requires 3 to 4 weeks.

  • Online Application:
    https://www.trinitycollegeqc.edu/future-students/Application
    (309) 779-7700
  • Application Fee: ($50.00)
    Pay online with application submission or
    by telephone: (309) 779-7700
  • Official Post-Secondary Transcripts:
    Required from all institutions attended
    admissions@trinitycollegeqc.edu

  • Personal Essay
    Personal essay addressing candidate’s professional attributes and ability to manage an accelerated program
  • Current Professional VITA/Resume
  • Three Letters of recommendation
    From nursing professionals, recent employers or professors.
  • Unrestricted Professional Registered Nursing License
  • Graduate Record Exam Scores
    If applicable if GPA<3.0
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
    Required if the applicant is not fluent in English
    https://www.ets.org/toefl.html

  • Current CPR/BLS Card
MSN-ED Curriculum
MSN-ED Tuition & Fees

Your investment or cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs of being enrolled at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

MSN-ED Tuition & Fees

Program Goals

Intellectual Curiosity
  • Apply knowledge of the concepts and theories from nursing, education, and related disciplines to guide nursing practice. (AACN Master's Essentials 1- Background for Practice from Sciences and Humanities)
  • Apply knowledge of information systems and effective communication skills to promote optimal patient outcomes. (AACN Master's Essentials 5 - Informatics and Healthcare Technologies; 7 - Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes; 9 Master's Level Nursing Practice)
Professional Practice
  • Provide leadership in clinical practice, education, research utilization, and service. (AACN Master's Essentials 2 - Organizational and Systems Leadership; 9 - Master's -Level Nursing Practice)
  • Use the process of scientific inquiry to foster best practices, validate and translate evidence into practice, and promote life-long learning. (AACN Master's Essentials 4 - Translating and Integrating Scholarship into Practice)
  • Evaluate quality and safety initiatives to assure optimum individual and population health outcomes (AACN Master's Essentials 3 - Quality improvement & safety; 9 - Master's - Level Nursing Practice)
Caring for Self and Others
  • Demonstrate caring that recognizes the uniqueness and cultural diversity among individuals, families, communities, and the population. (AACN Master's Essentials 8 - Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving Health)
  • Practice evidence-based nursing within the framework of professional standards, values and codes, with ethical and legal considerations. (AACN Master's Essentials 6 - Health Policy and Advocacy; 9 - Master's Level Nursing Practice)

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