Offer Advanced Level Nursing Care
The Master of Science in Nursing program, offered by the WVU School of Nursing, offers baccalaureate-prepared nurses the opportunity to earn a master's degree with part-time or full-time curriculum options. Current programs include master’s degrees in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner specialty tracks. The 46-credit hour degree provides the skills necessary to sit for advanced practice certification. Throughout the curriculum, students are guided in the process of self-development aimed at pursuing excellence in scholarly and professional endeavors.
The MSN program offers a curriculum that allows students to enroll on a part-time or full-time basis. The 46-credit program can be completed in five semesters (including a summer session) of full-time study (average of nine to twelve credit hours per semester).
Flexibility within the basic curricular structure is achieved through the individualization of learning experiences and students may complete the program over a longer duration. The pattern and duration of the student’s plan of study is determined in consultation with a faculty advisor and is based upon the student’s background and goals.
The program tracks are offered online by faculty at the WVU Health Sciences Center (HSC) at our Morgantown and Charleston campuses. Graduates meet all requirements to sit for the national certification examination in their major area of study, family nurse practitioner or pediatric nurse practitioner. They are prepared to offer care at the advanced practice level to select populations and are able to perform all activities encompassed in the traditional scope of practice.
Note: It is a strong recommendation by the University and the School of Nursing that graduate students limit their credit load if they are also involved in full-time work. Full-time work and studies may negatively affect the student’s ability to succeed academically.