The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Duquesne University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Transform the future of health care with your online master’s in nursing degree.
Demand for nurses is increasing, and health care systems continue to depend on nurses prepared to plan, initiate, effect and evaluate change through holistic patient care, advocating for patients and continuing education at all levels.
Earning your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at Duquesne University allows you to expand your knowledge of nursing practice and patient care. An MSN can make you more autonomous in your career and prepare you to teach future nurses.
Choose Duquesne University for your online MSN and specialize your education in:
Study 100% online
3 start dates per year
Dedicated support team and small class sizes
No GRE or application fee
Tuition discounts are available
Is an online MSN at Duquesne University Worth It?
Our students choose Duquesne University for many reasons, including our reputation as a leader in nursing education, the support we offer and the long-term relationships they are able to create with our expert faculty. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs for 2021.”
We pride ourselves on offering you an authentic learning experience as an MSN student at Duquesne University. We offer small class sizes, which allow your colleagues and professors to know you by name. Our students consistently tell us this means they don’t feel like just a number as in other nursing programs.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Duquesne University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
As an online student, you will benefit from:
- Convenient online coursework you can complete around your schedule.
- Preparation courses for certification examinations.
- Access to resources like our online libraries, writing centers, continuing education and conference opportunities, and online orientation.
- A dedicated support team to help you every step of the way, from enrollment, through your courses and even after graduation.
Is an online MSN degree as reputable as a traditional on-campus degree?
The Duquesne University nursing curriculum offerings present coursework that fits the timing most convenient for a student’s daily schedule. There’s virtually no difference between the support received in online nursing programs vs. classroom settings where courses are held in-person.
Further, online programs are qualified under the same accreditation credentials as on-campus programs, offering the academic legitimacy and credibility students are looking for in a learning experience. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives our signature quality educational offerings, regardless of the learning modality.
What kind of support and resources are available to online MSN students?
Our MSN curriculum is structured to support students in virtual learning environments with their success in mind. Online resources for nursing students include:
- Asynchronous learning to accommodate busy work schedules
- Access to resources like online learning libraries, writing centers, special orientation sessions and certification preparation courses
- Dedicated support teams that offer support throughout the entire learning experience from enrollment to graduation
With Duquesne University, students aren’t just a number. They are our number one priority.
Are online MSN programs more affordable compared to on-campus programs?
At Duquesne University, we want to make earning your degree as attainable as possible. That’s why our nursing programs offer incredible value while keeping student costs reasonable. We strive to maintain and balance affordability with high-quality education, with our tuition discounts available to those who qualify.
Find additional information on costs here and know that our team of dedicated advisors is standing by to answer any additional questions.
Online MSN Curriculum
Our goal is to prepare you as a master’s-level nurse for a lifetime of success in your nursing career and beyond. Our rigorous yet practical curriculum is focused on leadership, management, ethics and evidence-based practice. The core curriculum in each of our MSN online programs highlights historical and contemporary nursing foundations and emphasizes the importance of ethics in all facets of health care ― from patient care to policy.
MSN On-Campus Residency
Our online MSN students benefit from on-campus residencies where they go deeper into each body system through physical assessments prior to their clinical rotations. These on-campus visits also allow our online students to connect with classmates and network with faculty they have interacted with online.
“The on-campus residency weeks are great. I knew nothing about advanced physical assessment or anything. Even working every day with patients as a nurse, I still had no idea about some of these other techniques. Being able to practice them firsthand with people who could assist me was tremendously helpful.”
― Christopher Baker, MSN-FNP Student
Is the online MSN program at Duquesne University right for you?
Duquesne University’s School of Nursing provides our students with a path for professional and personal growth. Our MSN programs give nurses the opportunity to further their education with a dedicated support team to help them reach their highest potential.
Duquesne University nurses are:
- Dedicated to their patients and to the development and continuous improvement of the nursing field.
- Adaptable to various health care environments and respectful in the care they provide patients of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Eager to learn and take control of their learning experience by networking with colleagues and faculty, taking their class assignments a step further and using their critical thinking skills to solve problems.
