Earn your nursing degree or certificate at Messiah University
The CCNE-accredited nursing programs at Messiah University prepare students to become professional nurses who provide care to individuals and families across the lifespan. Messiah offers a full spectrum of academic programs in nursing taught from a Christian faith perspective. Whether you are seeking an on-campus BSN or are pursuing a graduate certificate, master’s degree or doctoral degree—Messiah’s nursing programs are nationally recognized and our graduates are in high-demand by regional and national employers.
Pursue Your Degree in Nursing
Get started by exploring our program options below:
Be a part of a BSN program ranked #1 in Pennsylvania and whose first-time NCLEX pass rate was 100 percent in 2023.
The BSN program will help you develop a broad base of scientific knowledge, excellent communication skills, critical thinking and value-based decision-making capabilities.
As a graduate of Messiah University’s demanding, yet highly rewarding nursing degree program, you’ll meet the requirements and prepare to sit for licensure to become a registered nurse. You will also be fully prepared to enter the largest healthcare profession in the United States—one that is projected to continue to grow well into the next several decades.
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Note: This program is not currently enrolling students. Messiah University’s Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for RNs to have a clear path from their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing to earn a Messiah University BSN degree. Our professional nursing curriculum is grounded in the arts and applied sciences which nurtures and improves the student’s ability to practice nursing with compassionate Christian caring, academic and clinical excellence and service to others with cultural humility.
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Advance your career as a family nurse practitioner with Messiah’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. The Doctor of Nursing Practice family nurse practitioner program (post-BSN to DNP/FNP) provides extensive clinical practice and role preparation in caring for patients across the lifespan from a Christian faith perspective. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the FNP certification exam. Already have a master’s degree? Complete the DNP/FNP without repeating coursework. Transfer credits from your graduate-level courses.
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Messiah’s post-master’s DNP nursing leadership program is appropriate for nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, as well as nurse educators, nurse administrators, clinical nurse leaders and nurses with other related master’s degrees.
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Messiah University’s master’s in nursing program will help prepare you to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Certified Nurse Educator examination after meeting the practice requirement for eligibility. Our MSN degree program additionally provides a strong foundation should you choose to pursue doctoral study. It has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a 2019 Best Graduate School in the Nursing Master’s category.
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Messiah University’s master’s in nursing program will help you grow as a professional who leads through ethical decision making, critical thinking, developing effective teams and building professional collaborations in your field. In partnership with our MBA program, this degree track brings together cutting-edge nursing science and practice with executive management skills.
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With our robust and relevant MSN MBA coursework, you will develop the skills necessary to operate effectively as a leader in a number of executive healthcare roles. Graduates of the MSN MBA dual degree will be uniquely qualified to advocate for healthcare quality from both the patient and administrative perspectives.
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