MSN PROGRAM
ELEVATE YOUR EDUCATION. INCREASE YOUR IMPACT.
Keep Advancing as a Nurse ¶
The call to serve your patient community is what first led you to nursing, and that same dedication to patient care is what drives you to continue advancing your career. If you’re motivated to make meaningful contributions as a nurse leader, The University of Tulsa’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program prepares you with practical knowledge to help you make a real difference.
At TU, you’ll receive one-on-one support from our accomplished faculty, who take the time to understand your goals and set you on the right course to achieve them. You’ll gain the clinical knowledge necessary to deliver effective care as well as soft skills — such as communication, critical thinking, and self-care — that make for well-rounded nurse leaders.
If you’re a graduate of TU’s RN to BSN program — or a TU Accelerated BSN graduate who has passed the NCLEX-RN® — you’ll be granted priority admission into the online MSN. Continuing your nursing education at TU allows you to take the next step toward leadership with just 30 additional credit hours.
TU nurses rise to meet the health care needs of the moment. Bring your motivation to improve patient well-being, and we’ll provide the tools you need to increase your impact.
Earn Your MSN Online at TU
Our online MSN, which is pending Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation, serves active, BSN-educated nurses who want to continue advancing their professional skill set.
The core curriculum emphasizes the 3 Ps — pathophysiology, health promotion, and pharmacology — to prepare strong, clinically competent nurses. Each student will complete a final capstone project with other students from across MSN disciplines.
The online MSN offers four specialty tracks so you can develop skills in your preferred area of focus:
- Leadership and Innovation. Emphasizes key leadership skills such as cross-discipline communication, budgeting, staffing, and performance measurement
- Education and Elevation. Prepares nurse educators with pedagogical theories and strategies, assessment and evaluation tools, and curriculum development tools
- Public Health Global Vision. Develops skills related to population health and wellness, public health promotion, and disease prevention — both locally and globally
- Informatics and Analytics. Guides nurses in the practice of informatics, the management of data and information, health care information workflow, and project management
Explore Your Career Potential With an MSN
Whether you’re planning to lead in bedside nursing, take on an administrative role in your health care system, or educate the next generation of nurses, the online MSN program prepares you to take the next step in your professional development. Take a look at some potential careers you can reach with this degree*:
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Median Annual Salary: $85,427
*Salary data from Payscale
Curriculum & Courses
Designed for active registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, the online MSN program is built on 30 credit hours, which includes 18 credit hours of foundational nursing courses, 9 credit hours of specialty track courses, and 3 credit hours for a final capstone project.
The MSN is offered in an eight-week format with multiple starts each year, which provides the flexibility for busy, working nurses to enroll in just a single course per term if needed.
Online MSN Courses
NSG 7113 Advanced Theoretical Frameworks of Nursing (3 credits)
NSG 7123 Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
NSG 7133 Health Care Policy (3 credits)
NSG 7143 Health Promotion (3 credits)
NSG 7153 Pathophysiology (3 credits)
NSG 7163 Pharmacology (3 credits)
Leadership and Innovation Track
NSG 7213 Leadership and Management (3 credits)
NSG 7223 Innovation in Nursing (3 credits)
NSG 7233 Budget and Finance (3 credits)
NSG 7603 Capstone (3 credits)
Education and Elevation Track
NSG 7313 Curriculum Development (3 credits)
NSG 7323 Assessment and Evaluation (3 credits)
NSG 7333 Teaching Strategies and Engagement Methodologies (3 credits)
NSG 7603 Capstone (3 credits)
Public Health Global Vision Track
NSG 7413 In Sickness and In Health (3 credits)
NSG 7423 Population Health (3 credits)
NSG 7433 Epidemiology (3 credits)
NSG 7603 Capstone (3 credits)
Informatics and Analytics Track
NSG 7513 Healthcare Informatics I (3 credits)
NSG 7523 Healthcare Informatics II (3 credits)
NSG 7533 Data Analysis and Healthcare Technology (3 credits)
NSG 7603 Capstone (3 credits)
View full curriculum details in The University of Tulsa course catalog.
“The MSN degree will strategically equip the motivated nurse with the tools necessary to successfully navigate leadership roles within current health care, community, and academic settings. Graduating with an MSN degree from The University of Tulsa will offer brilliant distinction as graduates obtain expertise in the specialty areas of leadership and innovation, education and elevation, informatics and analytics, and public health global vision.”
Tuition Planning
Are you ready to invest in your future with an online MSN at The University of Tulsa? TU brings you an elite private nursing education at a competitive price and offers pre-semester monthly payment plans for your convenience. Our program equips you with clinical knowledge and leadership skills to achieve your career goals and realize your full earning potential.
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We teach the hard sciences alongside valuable soft skills, preparing you to take the lead in your career.
We prepare you for continued career growth as a nurse leader to increase your impact in health care.
Our faculty includes certified nurse educators and advanced practitioners, with 60% holding a doctorate.
Our educators take the time to provide one-on-one academic support and career guidance.
We shape our programs around current industry needs, preparing you to face them with confidence.
TU grads are consistently recognized as capable leaders by partner hospitals and patients.
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The MSN learning experience is geared toward working nurses through fully online coursework. We’re dedicated to reducing financial barriers to quality education, so our online MSN program is competitively priced at just $585 per credit hour.
What You Need for Admission
The University of Tulsa is home to ambitious learners with diverse backgrounds and experiences who seek impactful roles in nursing. Please review the following requirements for admission to the online MSN program at TU.
- Completed application for admission ($60 application fee)
- Documentation of an active, unencumbered registered nurse license
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a regionally accredited nursing program
- Professional resume or CV outlining academic and professional experience
- Statement of purpose (two paragraphs in length)
*Graduates of TU’s RN to BSN program and Accelerated BSN program who pass the NCLEX-RN® are granted priority admission to the online MSN program.
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About The University of Tulsa
The University of Tulsa is known for its long-standing legacy of producing skilled and hard-working nurses, dating back to its first graduating class from the School of Nursing in 1973. TU’s online programs are sharing this reputation of academic excellence with a cohort of learners across the United States, preparing a new generation of future-ready nurses, compassionate caregivers, and nursing leaders to thrive in their field.Want to hear more about online programs at The University of Tulsa?
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