MS in Nursing and Business Leadership
The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
MS in Nursing Education
The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
R.N.-M.S.N. Nursing Program
The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Our Nursing programs are designed for busy nurses who want to advance their careers to the next level.
| Core Curriculum: 27 hours |
| Courses in Major: 18 hours |
| Total of hours: 45 hours |
MS in Nursing Education
The Master of Science in Nursing Education offered through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies prepares nurses with clinical expertise and passion for teaching to get certified to prepare new students who want to become nurses.
The Master of Science in Nursing Education helps students acquire essential knowledge and skills in the teaching and learning process.
Additionally, students will learn how to facilitate learning, design curricula, apply assessment and evaluation strategies.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, there is a shortage of nursing faculty due to an aging population of nursing faculty. Additionally, The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of advanced practice nurses may increase by 26% from 2018-2028.
You can change your career path without changing careers, which will broaden your advancement opportunities.
*The American Association of Colleges of Nursing *The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
WAU’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
| Core Curriculum: 36 hours |
| Courses in Major: 9 hours |
| Total of hours: 45 hours |
MS in Nursing and Business Leadership
If one of your future goals includes a role in nursing administration, a Master’s in Nursing and Business Leadership is a must.Â
The Master of Science in Nursing and Business Leadership degree is offered to provide an opportunity to develop leadership, finance, health care risk management, and technology skills. When you pursue this master’s program, you will be a nurse who leads change to improve quality outcomes and the safety of healthcare delivery systems. Â
This master’s gives nurses the knowledge and experience in health policy, social justice, ethics, and financial resource management which allow them to explore the following job title: Nurse Manager, Nurse Administration, Nurse Educator.
We have numerous educational partnerships in the area. You may be eligible for a substantial tuition discount. Call today to find out if SGPS and your employer have an educational partnership.
| Prerequisites: 41 hours |
| Nursing Credits: 24 hours |
| Bridge Courses: 27 hours |
| Total of hours: 92 hours |
R.N.-M.S.N. Nursing Program
The RN-MSN program provides students with a bridge process before moving on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing. The RN-MSN program is for registered nurses who have already earned an associate degree in nursing and wish to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Upon completion of the bridge courses with a cumulative average of 3.0 or better, students may progress into the M.S in Nursing track of their choice.
Students may choose a concentration in either Nursing Education and Business Leadership. The total undergraduate credits required to enter the R.N.-M.S.N. program is 92 credits and this includes the bridge courses.
Multiple agencies are utilized for clinical experience including Adventist HealthCare, White Oak Medical Center, Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist Behavioral Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC VA Medical Center, University of Maryland Capital Region Health, Adventist Home Health, and other various skilled nursing facilities.
Complete in 2 Years or Less
No GMAT or GRE Required
Real-World Skills
Affordable Tuition
Accelerated Programs
Academic Excellence
Accelerated
Classes are offered in 8 week sessions, allowing you to complete your degree in as little as 12 to 18 months, depending on the degree you choose.
Affordable
Our tuition rates are competitive (Undergraduate – $465 and Graduate $625 per credit hour), less your substantial tuition discount. This will allow you to earn a high-quality education at an attractive price.
Flexible
Classes are offered online, face-to-face, and/or hybrid in the evenings (one night a week). Here at SGPS, you can select a pace that is tailored for your life, choosing to take as few or as many classes as you want.
Evening Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
For more than 35 years, Washington Adventist University (WAU) has been a leader in providing career-building degree programs for working professionals through its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS). In a supportive and nurturing environment that meets the needs of adult learners, the SGPS currently offers six accelerated evening undergraduate and professional programs and ten master’s programs (including two fully online – the Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Public Administration programs).
Brenda Chase, PhD, MBA
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
301-891-4092
sgps@wau.edu
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Washington Adventist University’s nursing programs are approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. All of our nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The University is also accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities