The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online program at UMS prepares today’s nurses with the key competencies necessary for continuous improvement of the safety and quality of healthcare systems. You may choose to customize your degree and with specialty knowledge electives within the MSN or choose the Clinical Nurse Leader or patient quality and safety programs for specialized education needs that align to your desired career path.

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MSN online at UMS include:

• Accredited. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the master’s degree program in nursing at University of Michigan Science are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
• Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
• Efficiency and flexibility. With five terms per year, you can complete your MSN degree in 20 months
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
• Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

A report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) titled ''The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health'' identifies a growing demand for qualified nurses who are prepared to meet the complex and changing needs of the 21st-century healthcare workforce. The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice has recommended that at least two-thirds of the workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurses with advanced skills and other medical and health services managers is projected to grow 20% through 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.*

Top treatment centers - including ANCC Magnet hospitals - are actively looking for nurses with advanced degrees to take their patient care to the next level. A master's in nursing online degree can expand your nursing career employment and leadership opportunities and prepare you to serve as a clinical nurse leader, clinical nursing faculty member and a nursing administrator.

Upon completion of the master's in nursing program, you'll be able to:

• Propose informatics systems initiatives and technologies that facilitate effective decision-making in delivering upon and enhancing patient care
• Employ research practices, methodologies and a spirit of scholarly inquiry to motivate change and drive real-world improvement in healthcare
• Create client-centered, culturally appropriate health prevention and promotion initiatives that improve the health, safety, and quality of life for people and their communities
• Generate data-driven solutions for operational challenges that navigate the intersection of quality and cost in ensuring excellence in healthcare across diverse settings
• Advocate for ethically responsible policies and effective systems that empower practitioners and meet the needs of healthcare consumers
• Model leadership and professional practices in healthcare by building effective working relationships and facilitating ethical and strategic decision-making across organizations

The master's in nursing online degree provides you with the opportunity to acquire key competencies necessary for advanced nursing practice.  The MSN electives allow you to customize your degree with specialty knowledge in the areas of continuous improvement, quality, and safety of healthcare systems, patient-centered care, inter-professional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.