Combining a unique blend of online courses, hybrid classes, and clinical experiences, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) education program provides advanced degree options for BSN graduates. As an MSN student, you will have the opportunity to complete your master's in nursing education or nursing administration.
Our accredited MSN program is offered through three different plans of study to best fit your needs: Part-time (three years), Full-time (two years) or Full-time Accelerated (18 months).
All MSN students will take the following 18 hours of core classes:
The nursing education track will prepare you for academic, staff development, and patient education roles. The program will provide you with an excellent foundation in nursing education knowledge, leadership, and evidence-based practice, as well as adult educational theory and teaching strategies.
The nursing administration track will provide you with an in-depth study of nursing leadership principles and practices promoting nursing excellence and process improvement. You will gain valuable skills in communication, relationship-building, knowledge of the healthcare environment, leadership, professionalism and business skills.
To learn more about the MSN education program, application, financial aid and cost information, visit the MSN Graduate Studies page.
MSN Cost and Financial Aid Information
The Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of Southwest Baptist University wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Associate of Science in Nursing programs by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Classroom D of the JF Johnson Education Center located at 4431 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to:
Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Or email: mstoll@acenursing.org
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by October 7, 2019.
Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.
The MSN program was such a blessing to me in so many ways. The faculty were right there with me and I was always more than just a name — I was someone they took the time to get to know and pray for. I know attending and graduating from Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU was one of the best choices I could have made to prepare for a career in nursing education.
Admission criteria for a new applicant with the BSN degree:
Admission criteria for an existing SBU student with the BSN degree:
Nine graduate semester hours completed at another regionally accredited institution may be transferred and applied to the degree. These credits must be comparable to courses offered at Southwest Baptist University and must be approved by the MSN Faculty and Dean. Southwest Baptist University maintains a current database of course transfer equivalencies from hundreds of accredited colleges and universities. Students are welcome to search for and find course equivalents for pre-requisite courses and program requirements within the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences degree programs.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current RN License
Shonna Fore
Assistant Director of Admissions
(417) 447-8672
sfore@SBUniv.edu
I chose to return to SBU for my master's degree because of the quality I know is associated with the institution, program, and overall education opportunities available at SBU. I gained a wealth of knowledge and had intense faculty interactions which enhanced my educational experience.
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Administration Concentration as a full-time student starting during a Fall semester:
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Administration Concentration as a full-time student starting during a Spring semester:
ADMINISTRATION SPRING FULL-TIME
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Administration Concentration as a part-time student starting during a Fall semester:
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Administration Concentration as a part-time student starting during a Spring semester:
Administration Spring Part-time
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Education Concentration as a full-time student starting during a Fall semester:
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Education Concentration as a full-time student starting during a Spring semester:
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Education Concentration as a part-time student starting during a Fall semester:
Use this plan if you are completing the Nursing Education Concentration as a part-time student starting during a Spring semester:
