UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies

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Why Choose UMKC?

More Successful Students

Graduates from our MSN program have a high certification pass rate. Our clinically expert faculty are engaged with students in their academic journey.

More Career Options

An online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies will put you on the path to professional growth, leadership, and social advocacy. The MSN prepared Nurse Practitioner is ready to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient health. These include the prescription of pharmacologic agents within a specialty area of clinical practice such as:
- Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (AC PNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

The MSN prepared Nurse Educator (NE) is prepared to lead in nursing education and staff development programs with emphasis in curriculum development and program evaluation.

More Flexibility

Our MSN program is an affordable, nationally ranked program that can be completed online from the comfort of your own home with occasional visits to campus.

More Innovative

The UMKC MSN program is recognized for its innovative and effective use of technology. Our program will ensure you are up-to-date with the latest in nursing and healthcare. We have been using distance education for more than twenty years and excel at online education. Each of our faculty is online certified to deliver coursework in a positive online learning environment.
UMKC is one of 30 universities in the U.S. that has nursing, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy degree programs on the same campus; thus interprofessional collaboration with faculty from other healthcare disciplines, for educational and research activities, is possible. We have prominent faculty engaged in research at local, national, and international levels.

Less Expensive

Our program offers affordable tuition in states we are authorized to deliver our MSN program. We are a U.S. News and World Report top online graduate program.

How Does The Program Work?

UMKC support services are available to all distance education students. Every student is assigned an Academic Advisor and Faculty Mentor.

You will love learning from our highly qualified, clinically active faculty. We also offer plenty of opportunities for student to student interaction.

The Value of Real-World Experience
We understand the value of practical, real-world experience, and while many online degrees struggle to offer this, at UMKC we pride ourselves on offering more interactive experience to our MSN students than any other program. Our faculty are current in clinical practice providing a valuable resource to students.

UMKC MSN Online Track Options

The MSN prepared Nurse Practitioner is ready to assume responsibility and accountability for the health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient health care problems including the prescription of pharmacologic agents within a specialty area of clinical practice:

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (AC PNP)
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

The MSN prepared Nurse Educator (NE) is prepared to lead in nursing education and staff development programs with emphasis in curriculum development and program evaluation.

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Is Financial Assistance Available?

UMKC offers scholarships, grants, and loans.

Let us help you navigate your path. Learn about the diverse scholarships and financial aid resources that exist at UMKC, the School of Nursing and Health Studies and from external agencies.

Learn about UMKC Financial Aid and scholarship opportunities

How Are Classes Conducted?

The program allows students to engage in interactive learning with faculty and other students in an online platform. We offer personalized attention and mentoring from faculty and 24/7 NetTutor student support. There are required on-campus visits that are scheduled during the semesters you are enrolled in a clinical course. Faculty inform students of these requirements with enough time to modify their schedules. Our courses are conducted online, with some requiring class/chat times. Class/chat times are usually scheduled on Thursdays or Fridays and are communicated well in advance. Students use the Web-based software, Canvas, for their online courses. Courses are conducted in synchronous and asynchronous modes depending on the professor and class. You can log on to find homework, class assignments, a class list, a syllabus and more at any time. The program allows students to engage in interactive learning with faculty and other students in an online platform.

We designed the graduate programs to give professionals flexibility.

How Do I Apply?

Are you convinced that the UMKC MSN program is right for you? Here is what you need to know to apply and enroll:

Admission Requirements

- BSN from a college or university nationally recognized by a nursing accrediting agency (CCNE or AACN).
- Current unencumbered licensure in the state in which the student completes clinical requirements.
- GPA required for admission is a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale calculated on the last 60 hours of their BSN degree.
- The following two courses are pre-requisites to progression in the MSN program; however, they can be taken at UMKC along with your program of study:
  - Graduate level statistics course with a minimum grade of B.
  - A free-standing undergraduate health assessment course with a minimum grade of B.
  - Personal interviews may be requested.
- MSN Options
  
  Online Track Options – Spring & Summer Start:
  - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
  - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)
  Online Track Option – Summer Start Only:
  - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
  - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)
  - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (AC PNP)
  - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  Online Track Option – Applications Accept Spring & Summer:
  - Nurse Educator (NE)
  Application Deadlines
  
  Applications are processed in the order they are received. Earlier completion of your application increases the likelihood of early acceptance.
  - - - October 20, 2023 (for early decision/acceptance) to start coursework in January or June 2023
      - March 8, 2024 (for regular acceptance to all programs EXCEPT Nurse Educator) to start coursework in June 2024
      - March 8, 2023 (Fall 2024 start for Nurse Educator & Post-MSN Certificates ONLY)
  Students can apply 9-12 months before their planned start date. All required materials are due by 5 pm CST on the due date

The Application Process – 5 Easy Steps

1. Make sure you meet the admission requirements, listed to the left.
2. Fill out the UMKC Admissions Application.
3. Submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. Do not submit your application to SoHNS.
4. Submit NursingCAS application (http://www.nursingcas.org/).
5. Further requirements may be needed depending on your track of choice. Please click on the Learn More link below to request more information.
*Application fee is $25 and can be paid electronically.