Master of Science In Nursing

The College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh offers a MSN program that blends the most current theoretical foundations of advanced nursing with evidence-based practice to prepare bachelor's degree-holding nurses for advanced nursing roles.  

Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nurse Educator information and applications are available.

Orientation for Fall 2012 admits will be Monday, August 6th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm.  Please be sure to save this date.

Eligible Applicants: Interview dates will be February 20th, 8:00am - 11:00pm; February 23rd, 1:00pm - 4:00pm; February 25th, 9:00am - 12:00pm; March 12th, 8:00am - 11:00pm; and March 15th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm.  More information to follow.

The Clinical Nurse Leader and Nurse Educator programs at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washinton DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.

Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

We are no longer accepting applications for the MSN FNP emphasis.  The College of Nursing will be transitioning to the BSN to DNP with FNP specialization in fall 2012.

Clinical Nurse Leader Emphasis

The College of Nursing's MSN- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) emphasis prepares nurses for leadership roles in health care. CNL's oversee the care coordination of a distinct group of patients, actively provide direct patient care in complex situation, evaluate patient outcomes and have the decision-making authority to change care plans when necessary.

The 37-credit CNL emphasis is offered in 2-year full-time or 3-year part-time plan of study.

Shannon Hulett on selecting the CNL emphasis.

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Nurse Educator Emphasis

The MSN- Nurse Educator emphasis prepares students for positions as nurse educators in health care systems or entry-level faculty members in academic settings. Students acquire advanced knowledge of nursing educational systems, curriculum and change methods, instructional technology, learning environments, communication strategies and teaching skills.

The 39-credit NE emphasis is offered in a 2-year full-time or 3-year part-time plan of study.