MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
Take your nursing career to the next level.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a dynamic way for nursing professionals to gain upward mobility in the health care environment.
The demand for nurses with advanced education is on the rise. Florida Southern College’s Master of Science in Nursing is a quick route to upward mobility and greater earning power. It will not only prepare you for a variety of advanced practice roles but also enable you to command a generous salary.
Choose one of these Tracks in Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Nursing Administrative Leadership
The Nursing Administrative Leadership track is designed to provide current and aspiring nurse managers and clinical nurse leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to guide daily operations in a variety of healthcare settings.
*Because this track is delivered fully online and due to SEVIS guidelines, we are not able to accept international students into this program.
Nurse Educator (NE)
Combine your passion for teaching with top-notch clinical experience. This track prepares you to teach in an academic or healthcare setting by giving you expertise in teaching strategies and learning principles.
*Because this track is delivered fully online and due to SEVIS guidelines, we are not able to accept international students into this program.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The Master of Science Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program equips nurses with the advanced knowledge and skills required to assess and manage mental health disorders across the lifespan and to navigate ethical, legal, and cultural considerations specific to the psychiatric-mental health population.
CCNE Accredited
The master’s degree program in nursing at Florida Southern College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Why choose MSN at FSC?
Supportive Environment
The MSN program provides a supportive learning environment with the goal of producing responsible and productive citizens who promote and advance the communities they serve.
Caring Faculty
The MSN program faculty develop caring relationships within a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person.
Personal Touch
Through shared values and communal expectations, the MSN faculty and support staff actively engage with student’s growth as they pursue their academic goals.
Meet Our Mocs
Ernie Parani, APRN
Kara Pinero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Laurel Lawerence, APRN
Samantha Rios
Satoria Reid-Rowe, APRN, Family Practice
Colleen Wallace, MSN, NP-C
Mary Cornejo
Melissa Welch, MSN, APRN
MSN Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts of all academic work
- BSN from a regionally-accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited nursing program
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Current Résumé
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Required prerequisite courses completed with a “C” or better: health assessment, nursing research or evidence-based practice, and statistics or biostatistics course.
- Proof of current active licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Florida.
- Personal interview may be required for eligible candidates
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted)
Additional International Requirements
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
- Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****
** SpanTran (discount available), Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., Josef Silny, or World Education Services or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.
Course Delivery
On-Campus
Courses in nursing are offered one day per week on campus in the morning, afternoon, or evening. The Nursing Administrative Leadership and Nurse Educator tracks are offered in an online format only.
Curriculum
Nursing Administrative Leadership
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Educator
Program Costs
2024-2025:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition per Credit Hour | $650 |
| Program Fee per Semester | $550 |
| Technology fee per semester | $25 to $100 |
One-Time Fees:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Deposit (Applied to Tuition) | $250 |
| CastleBranch All-Inclusive Package | $224 |
A program fee will be charged per semester for all students enrolled in the MSN and PMC tracks. This fee will cover the costs associated with experiential learning, clinical placement, and additional resources to promote attainment of competencies. Fees will be periodically adjusted to align with the costs of supporting competency attainment. Students in all tracks are responsible for any additional FSC fees or program-specific costs, including but not limited to CastleBranch and Typhon, as applicable.
Related Materials
I have a Bachelor degree in another field besides nursing. Am I eligible to apply for the MSN program at Florida Southern?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is one of the requirements for admission to our MSN program. Students who are interested in nursing as a new career may wish to consider an accelerated “second bachelor’s degree” BSN program. Alternatively, they could complete an Associate of Science degree in Nursing (ASN) and then go on to enroll in an RN-BSN program. This would give them the foundation needed to prepare for an MSN program.
Do you require the GRE for admission?
No, we do not require the GRE for consideration for admission to our nursing programs.
For which types of careers will this program prepare me?
Our nurse practitioner programs prepare students for careers in primary care. Our Nursing Administrative Leadership and Nurse Educator programs prepare students for a variety of positions in both primary and acute care healthcare settings.
May I choose my own preceptors? Is there assistance?
All students are assigned to clinical sites/preceptors by the Clinical Placement Coordinator, eliminating the need for students to find their own preceptors, unless they prefer to do so. This streamlines the clinical placement process and ensures high-quality learning experiences.
I previously started an MSN program at a different school. Can I transfer my courses?
Florida Southern allows you to transfer up to two (2) graduate-level courses. If you have taken more than two courses elsewhere, our MSN program director will determine which courses would be best to transfer to Florida Southern and which would be most beneficial to repeat at FSC.
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session
Adult and Graduate
Jun 17 12:00 PM
Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities. Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!
Location: Online
