Lead in your nursing specialty
The Master of Science in Nursing at Union University prepares nurses for advanced practice and leadership roles in their specialty area. Students develop advanced theoretical knowledge, analyze nursing challenges, and integrate principles of spiritual care and bioethics — equipping them for practice in diverse healthcare settings and doctoral-level nursing education.
Quick Facts
The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education outline the necessary curriculum content and expected competencies of graduates from baccalaureate, master's, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (AACN, 2021).
Curriculum
What You'll Study
The Master of Science in Nursing at Union advances registered nurses into specialized, leadership, and advanced practice roles — providing the graduate-level clinical expertise, research foundation, and leadership development needed to serve patients and healthcare organizations at a higher level within a Christ-centered framework.
Leading in Your Specialty with Skill and Calling
At Union, the MSN is for nurses who want to lead — in their specialty, in their unit, and in the broader healthcare system. Faculty equip you with the advanced knowledge and professional formation needed to practice at the highest level, guided by a program that believes great nursing is both a science and a calling.
Tracks
MSN Administration Track
The MSN Administration track at Union University equips professional nurses with the economic and management principles needed for administrative leadership in healthcare systems. Available part-time and in a 16-month full-time format, the program prepares graduates for leadership and management roles across a wide range of healthcare delivery settings.
MSN Education Track
The MSN Education track at Union University prepares professional nurses to serve as educators in staff development, patient education, and academic settings — including schools and colleges. Available in a 16-month format, the program equips nurses with the teaching knowledge and leadership skills to meet the growing demand for nurse educators and improve patient outcomes.
MSN Nurse Practitioner Track with Family Specialty
The MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track at Union University prepares registered nurses for advanced practice. The 16-month program develops the clinical knowledge and advanced practice competencies needed to provide high-quality primary care across the patient lifespan.
MSN Nurse Practitioner Track with Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty
The MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track prepares registered nurses for advanced clinical practice — developing the diagnostic skills, pharmacological knowledge, and patient management expertise needed to function as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
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