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Start the path toward your new career by completing your Master of Science in Nursing in 20 months. This 68-credit program (77 for the pre-FNP track) is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a different discipline and want to quickly dive into the healthcare field. Students will receive an advanced foundation of knowledge and skills, so they can provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients.
Potential career paths
- nursing administrator
- nursing educator
- or with additional specialization:
- family nurse practitioner
- nurse executive
- acute care nurse practitioner
Student opportunities
- Leave as an entry-level nurse ready to serve in a variety of health care settings
- Practice care in advanced simulation labs
- Gain clinical experience with Brenau’s network of healthcare partners
- Graduate with a master’s instead of a second bachelor’s degree
- Receive one-on-one instruction from professors with field experience
To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
Admissions document requirements
- All college transcripts
- Bachelor’s degree in another field from regionally accredited university or international equivalent
Admissions GPA requirements
- 3.0 minimum GPA from all college transcripts
- 3.0 minimum science GPA earned in the last 15 years
- Minimum score of 75 on HESI Nursing Admissions Test
Additional admissions requirements
- Criminal background check
- Drug screening test