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Why Complete your Online MSN Degree at Xavier University?

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Created for working RNs, Xavier online MSN degree programs build upon your academic and professional background and create new pathways to advanced careers in the health care field.

Our online MSN degree programs blend the convenience of online learning and asynchronous coursework with Xavier’s high standard of academic excellence, guaranteeing that you receive a quality graduate education. Whatever nursing career you want to tackle, we have a specialized degree track that strengthens your clinical competencies and paves the way to advanced professional opportunities.
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Available Start Dates for MSN Programs and PM Certificate Programs

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August Start Only (Fall Semester)
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  • MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Post-Master's Certificate FNP available for those with an MSN
  • Post-Master's Certificate Education available for those with an MSN
  • Post-Master's Certificate Forensics available for those with an MSN
  • Post Master’s Certificate PMHNP available for those with an MSN
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August and January Starts Available (Fall & Spring semester)
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  • MSN – Education Track
  • MSN – Forensic Track
  • MSN – Forensic Track / MS (Criminal Justice major) Dual Degree
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Tailor your MSN degree to your career goals in one of the following tracks:

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Track

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Nursing Education Track

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Forensic Nursing Track

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Nursing/Criminal Justice Dual Degree (MSN/MS)

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Post-Master's Certificates

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Advance Your Career with One of Our Online Certificates

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Xavier offers four online post-master's certificates in nursing to help you expand your skillset and grow in your career.
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Post-Master’s Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
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Post-Master’s Forensic Nursing Certificate
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Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
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Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education
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Why Xavier Online?

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You’ll get more from your online education, from the personal attention of faculty to rigorous courses taught in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.
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Personalized Experience
You’ll get the personal attention and flexibility needed to reach your goals at your pace. Our invested professors and small class sizes will set you up for success.
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Jesuit Values
Our Jesuit Catholic values are based on a vision of a world changed for the better, emphasizing service and community engagement in addition to academics.
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Financial Support
We offer exceptional online programs at an affordable cost. Numerous financial aid resources are available for our online students, making education more affordable.
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Holistic Education
Xavier’s MSN is one of only 17 programs in the U.S. to be endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation.
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See How Xavier University’s Online MSN Program Has Been Recognized

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#68

Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs
(U.S. News & World Report)

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#6
Best College for Nursing in Ohio
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1 of 17
Programs in the nation endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation
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Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

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The online Master of Science in Nursing program trains nurses to serve and lead, empowering nursing students to provide the best possible care while taking on additional responsibilities and higher-level functions in health care. Earn an advanced degree online from a nationally-recognized and highly-accredited program — Xavier’s MSN is one of only 17 schools in the U.S. to be endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation — on a schedule that works for you.

Note: This online MSN degree program will not provide licensure in any state.

If you would like to continue your collegiate nursing education beyond a master’s degree, Xavier also offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP) program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are Xavier’s online MSN programs accredited?
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This Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online program is an accredited program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the premier accrediting agency for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.

This program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN).

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Do the programs prepare you for certification?
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These online programs are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC). Only seventeen schools in the nation currently have this endorsement, and this endorsement permits graduates to sit for the Holistic Nurse Certification (HNC) examination.

The MSN Education Track program (and the PM certificate program in Nursing Education) prepares graduates to sit for the NCC Certified Nurse Educator exam.

The MSN FNP program (and the PM Certificate Program) prepares graduates for FNP certification through either ANCC or AANP certification boards.

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Will my MSN degree say "online?"
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No. The Master of Science in Nursing degree is from Xavier University and is awarded on meeting coursework standards that are independent of course delivery mode. Participants will earn an MSN degree.
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Will students be expected to participate at a specific time during this course?
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Participation expectations vary by professor. Courses will be asynchronous with no set meeting times; however, practicum and scholarly project courses may include an online synchronous session (at the discretion of the instructor) at the end of the semester for student sharing/collaboration purposes. Nursing administration and faculty in this program are very sensitive to the need for flexibility of working professionals.
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How are the MSN program classes structured?
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Online MSN program courses include components such as readings, activities, video lectures, discussion boards and other peer interaction, tests/quizzes and group projects. Most courses do not include mandatory synchronous meeting times; however, they are synchronously paced – students progress through the course together according to the scheduled course content and activities.

Xavier prides itself on upholding the value of “cura personalis,” or “care of the whole person,” in its classes. Nursing administration faculty maintain those values in our online courses by constructing activities that build a sense of community among participants and by making themselves available for questions and instructional support.

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Can you become an MSN without being an RN?
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If you are not a registered nurse but hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and would like to earn your MSN degree, Xavier’s MIDAS program may be the right fit. This full-time on-campus 20-month MSN program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline but wish to be a licensed registered nurse (RN). Upon successful completion of the program, the student is awarded the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).
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Do these MSN programs offer state nursing licensure?
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None of the graduate nursing programs offered here include nursing licensure. RN licensure is a prerequisite for admission to these programs.
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Does Xavier University's College of Nursing offer any doctoral degrees?
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If you would like to continue your collegiate nursing education beyond a master’s degree, Xavier also offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Population Health Leadership (DNP) program.
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