Master of Science in Nursing

MS in Nursing

Earning your Master of Science in Nursing  degree from Houston Baptist University will allow you to master the skills and knowledge necessary to take on new and expanded leadership roles as a nurse. HBU offers four specialized MSN degree options to choose from:

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP-PC)
MSN in Nurse Leadership
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
MSN in Nurse Education

Offered through the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the Master of Science in Nursing allows BSN-prepared nurses with a Texas Board of Nursing license to earn their degree without having to travel to class.* The flexible curriculum was developed in a competency-based education (CBE) model (course based, not direct assessment CBE) and is delivered through a blend of online coursework and high quality clinical and practicum experiences at leading healthcare providers near you.

*The MSN programs require two one-day sessions on campus for orientation and skills training. Site orientation occurs the Friday prior to classes starting.  This provides an opportunity to meet the faculty, get a university student card that can be used for discounts, provide hands on learning of the various programs utilized in the MSN, review program expectations, and give an opportunity for students to answer questions.

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MS in Nursing Career Options

Nurse Practitioner Careers Offer Greater Earning Potential

$45K - $86K

Registered Nurse

$69K - $114K

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

$74K - $117K

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are In Demand

Demand for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) is far greater than the supply, putting NPs in demand across the state. The Texas Center for Nursing Workforce Studies estimates that Texas needs more than 4,580 new NPs to fill today’s job opportunities. At only 4%* of the RN workforce in Texas, NPs are on the rise and answering the needs of our aging population and changing healthcare environment. NPs enjoy a range of healthcare environments and types of roles, offering you long-term flexibility to shape your career on your own terms.

*American Nurses Association, 2016

Master’s in Nursing Program Features

Four In-Demand Online MSN Programs at HBU:

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care (PNP-PC)
  • Nurse Education
  • Nurse Leadership

Flexible and Convenient

  • 100% Online, Asynchronous Coursework
  • Practicum & Role Immersion Experiences at Healthcare Facilities Near You 
  • 24 Month Completion Time – Work While You Learn

Learn Comprehensive Skill Sets Valuable to Employers

In order to meet the need for highly trained nursing staff in Texas hospitals and healthcare facilities, the online MSN programs follow a Competency-Based Educational (CBE) format. Program competencies blend employer requirements and those of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties ensuring that the curriculum is high quality and targeted to the skills you need to succeed today. CBE is student-centric and personalized, blending online courses with direct, hands-on experiences. Competencies are industry-aligned, utilizing next-generation technology, and strongly supported by clinical/practicum and preceptor experiences.

Personalized Support

Instead of learning in crowded lecture halls, students receive real-time, personalized feedback while working online as well as at leading healthcare facilities to master their skills. Individualized faculty support guides you along the way through coursework and hands-on clinical/practicum and preceptor experiences.

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HBU’s Online Nursing Programs

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