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A cohort of students for each specialty track is admitted on a rolling basis. Students are able to complete the degree in five sequential semesters.
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We evaluate applications on a rolling basis. Fall starts are available.
The curriculum consists of 15-week MSN and specialty track courses to prepare nurses for a variety of advanced practice roles.
The Chatham MSN program is delivered fully online to accommodate working nurses, and is routinely ranked as a “Best Online Program” by U.S. News and World Report.
The RN-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs at Chatham University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Chatham University online MSN program is a competency-based program in which students must be able to demonstrate not only what they know, but what they can do. It builds on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing foundation by preparing nurses to advance their careers as nurse educators or leaders in a variety of settings. A total of 500 practice experience hours will be obtained through course work and approved practice experience sites, and an ePortfolio developed throughout the program to demonstrate program outcomes.
Today’s ever changing health care environment has created a need for nurses to be leaders in evidence based practice. Chatham’s MSN programs prepare graduates to improve health outcomes by using advanced leadership and education skills.
- Emily Hopkins, PhD, MSN, FNP, Associate Professor, MSN Program Coordinator, IRB Co-Chair
A cohort of students for each specialty track is admitted on a rolling basis. Students are able to complete the degree in five sequential semesters.
The AfterCollege/AACN Scholarships support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Eight $2,500 scholarships are awarded throughout the year. A limited number of nursing scholarships may be available. A FAFSA form must be completed and on file to be considered for the scholarship. To fill out the FAFSA, please visit their website and use the Chatham school code (003244).
View Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 2 - Funding OpportunitiesThe Nurse Educator Certificate is a 12-credit certificate that provides students with the basic educational tools necessary to teach nursing and/or nurses in an academic or clinical setting. The certificate can be completed in three terms, pending course availability.
Explore the Nurse Educator Certificate : Checkerboard 3 - Nurse Educator CertificateThe RN-to-MSN Educator Track allows the student to complete two graduate degrees in 44 credits. The BSN component prepares the registered nurse to improve leadership and management skills in the role of the clinical nurse. The MSN educator track provides the student with the graduate level knowledge and skills to become educators to nurses and other healthcare professionals as well as patients in clinical, academic, medical device sales, pharmaceutical sales, continuing education, and healthcare insurance settings. A minimum of 500 practice experience hours will be completed.
Learn About RN-to-MSN : Checkerboard 4 - RN-to-MSN Educator TrackChatham's nursing faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 5 - Program FacultyGraduates of Chatham’s MSN program have held positions in nursing education, practice, leadership, and quality assurance at organizations including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, West Penn Allegheny Health System, Carlow University, and Vitas Healthcare.
The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options for which you may qualify.
Explore Tuition & Funding : Checkerboard 7 - Tuition & FundingDue to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.
SARA-Approved Institutions : Checkerboard 8 - SARA-Approved Participating InstitutionLearn about nursing student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
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