Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs

Benefits of Online Coursework

As an online student, you will benefit from:

• Convenient online coursework you can complete around your schedule.
• Preparation courses for certification examinations.
• Access to resources like our online libraries, writing centers, continuing education and conference opportunities, and online orientation.
• A dedicated support team to help you every step of the way, from enrollment, through your courses and even after graduation.

 

The Duquesne University nursing curriculum offerings present coursework that fits the timing most convenient for a student’s daily schedule. There’s virtually no difference between the support received in online nursing programs vs. classroom settings where courses are held in-person.

Further, online programs are qualified under the same accreditation credentials as on-campus programs, offering the academic legitimacy and credibility students are looking for in a learning experience. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives our signature quality educational offerings, regardless of the learning modality.

Some of our MSN tracks require students to complete a residency on-campus in addition to their virtual studies for certain courses in order to help them display and practice skills, prepare for relevant exams and meet each other and their faculty. The residency requirements vary by program.

Our online MSN students benefit from on-campus residencies where they go deeper into each body system through physical assessments prior to their clinical rotations. These on-campus visits also allow our online students to connect with classmates and network with faculty they have interacted with online, and allows them to gain valuable hands-on practice in addition to their studies. 

Residency Requirements by Program

For questions regarding residencies and additional graduation and requirements, please reach out to your Academic Advisor or consult the Graduate Student Handbook.

If you've already earned an MSN degree but want to further bolster and augment your nursing education, consider our Post-Master's Certificates. These advanced certificates use what you've learned in your undergraduate and graduate programs as a foundation to take your education to new heights. Build upon your existing understanding and earn your PMC to gain a competitive edge, and to further your highly-specialized skillset.

Post-Master's Certificates are offered in the same six specializations as our MSN programs:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Executive Nurse Leadership and Health Care Management
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Forensic Nursing
• Nurse Education and Faculty Role
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Use your previous experience to take your education even further, and become a uniquely-specialized nursing expert.