The WSSU MSN is FULLY ONLINE! The program focuses on the preparation of Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Advanced Nurse Educators (ANE). Whether you want to practice nursing at a higher level, teach, or move into a leadership role, WSSU’s graduate and professional nursing programs can help you reach your goal.
You'll receive personalized attention from extraordinary faculty. Graduates achieve a personal and intellectual transformation, a global perspective, and a creative approach to meeting the changing needs of society.
It’s easier than ever to apply to our well-respected graduate and professional nursing programs.
- No GRE or MAT requirement for ANE or MSN-DNP option!
- Removal of time limit for health assessment, statistics, and research courses!
- Required essay length reduction!
The WSSU MSN Advanced Nurse Educator (ANE) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) options are 2-year programs for full-time study and 3-year programs for part-time study.
Tuition information can be found in Student Accounts. Financial aid may be available. You must complete the FAFSA application to see if you qualify for any grants and/or loans. You should also check the College Foundation of NC website.
WSSU's Nurse Faculty Loan Program: This program is available to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students who are – or plan to be – nurse educators or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) preceptor. Learn more...
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To be considered for early admission to the Graduate Nursing program, applicants must submit a complete application by February 15th for Fall admission. The final date to be considered for Fall admission is June 30th.
The ANE concentration prepares graduates to teach in undergraduate nursing programs and to fulfill clinical education and staff development positions in hospitals and complex educational environments.
Advanced Nurse Educator (ANE) courses are completely online. The curriculum includes 39 credit hours. You should plan to attend clinical practicum for 240 hours, which averages approximately one day per week in the last three semesters. Clinicals can be done locally if you secure an educational site. Full-time students complete the curriculum in two years, while part-time completion generally complete in three years.
ANE graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator certification examination upon completion.
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FNP graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive primary care to all patients, across a broad range of health care settings, especially underserved and disadvantaged patients, and those of diverse ethnicity. The FNP curriculum includes 51 credit hours and 672 practicum hours. Full-time students complete the curriculum in two years, while the part-time students complete the curriculum in three years.
FNP graduates are eligible to sit for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exam
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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
FNP will only accept applications into the program for Fall semester.
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate will be prepared to function at the highest level of advanced nursing practice. We offer 2 pathways to the DNP degree: BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP.
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The Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education and are accepted in all states and jurisdictions for meeting educational requirements for licensure and certification by way of compact designation or applying for reciprocity in a state outside the compact designation. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure Statements page for a list of state-by-state information.
My experience in the WSSU Nursing Program has exemplified learning as an ongoing process. Love is fundamental for caring for patients as a nurse. Not only do I feel prepared as a WSSU trained nurse, but I also look back on my years in the WSSU Nursing Program with a smile.
