South University -- South University's MSN program enhances knowledge you use as a registered nurse by helping you develop teaching skills, use information technology in your practice, and understand current healthcare issues in multicultural environments. There is also an accelerated RN to MSN online degree program for those who have not earned their BSN degrees.

University of Cincinnati -- The Family Nurse Practitioner online MSN degree at the University of Cincinnati specializes in treating children through adults, as well as the family as a whole. The MSN in nurse midwifery program specializes in teaching to treat women from puberty through menopause, including pregnancy, and prepares students for the AMCB certification exam. The online Women's Health NP degree teaches students how to treat women of all ages and coursework is in preparation for the NCC certification exam.

Liberty University -- Liberty University's MSN program prepares nurses to be Adult/Acute Clinical Nurse Specialists or Nurse Educators. Students can choose their specialty area of practice within adult health or education, and graduates are prepared to practice as Adult/Acute CNSs or Nurse Educators in clinics or classrooms. Prospective students should research the requirements for certification in their states.

Gonzaga University -- The online MSN degree at Gonzaga University offers degrees in nurse education and nurse administration (Health Systems Leadership) in as little as two years of study. Nurse educators can become faculty in universities and clinical practices. Health Systems Leadership students learn to integrate health care with technology and complex regulations to better deliver health care and preventative care to patients.

Walden University -- Walden University's MSN programs offer specializations in informatics, education and leadership. Informatics teaches nurses to effectively use technology to improve patient care, blending nursing with computer science and project management. The education specialization addresses the need for nurse educators and teaches staff development along with patient/family issues. The leadership and management specialization combines IT skills with courses in politics and policy, nursing administration, HR management, and finance and budgeting for healthcare.

Drexel University -- Drexel University's MSN in adult acute care program prepares nurses to manage patients to diagnose and treat patients with critical health conditions. The Nurse Practitioner track for adult psychiatric mental health care is mostly online, but requires some on-campus work to ensure students are competent to provide mental healthcare services. The online, advanced track in Leadership in Health Systems Management MSN degree program prepares students to take senior roles in healthcare by learning fiscal management, legal and ethical issues, strategic planning, organizational structures and marketing.

Kaplan University -- Kaplan University's MSN online program makes it easy to earn the credentials you need to take on leadership roles and positions with higher income potential. Coursework covers a wide breadth of subjects, like health care finance, human resources, and the integration of information and health care technologies. Three specializations are available: Nurse administrator, nurse educator, and informatics.

Capella University -- The Nurse Educator bridge in the MSN program at Capella University increases students' knowledge of health care systems and policies, program design and assessment, technology integration, patient education and health promotion. Specialization courses in teaching and learning strategies, curriculum theory, technology for teaching, and the role of the Nurse Educator round out the curriculum.

Benedictine University -- Benedictine University offers a customizable MSN degree program online. Recognizing that the health care industry is always changing, studies are done in the context of emerging demographic trends, and prepare students to take on leadership roles or faculty positions in health care. Four elective courses can be combined to create a custom focus for your degree in areas like administration, disaster management, or public health.

St. Xavier University -- St. Xavier University's unique MSN in clinical leadership program is designed for nurses who want to take advanced roles in clinical settings and hone their clinical expertise. Students learn skills and assessment methods to improve patient care quality and safety using new technology, patient input, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.

Grand Canyon University -- Grand Canyon University's MSN in nurse education prepares professional nurses to address the changing and expanding needs of the nursing profession as faculty, offering a post-master's certificate if students already have a MSN degree. The MSN in nurse leadership prepares practicing nurses to transition into administration and supervisory roles by teaching HR strategies, healthcare policy, and communication skills. The MSN/MBA incorporates business and finance courses into the MSN program.

Graceland University -- Graceland University's MSN in nurse education helps meet the demand for more nurse educators in today's job market. RNs are prepared to teach in collegiate and health care settings in their specific area of study through hands-on experience gained in their own communities. The accelerated option allows coursework to be completed in as little as two years, but there are also part-time options for those with work and family obligations.