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MSN in Nursing

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Open the door to more career opportunities with our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program. The MSN program prepares nurses for advanced roles in nursing education, nursing management, or public health.

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Open the door to more career opportunities with our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

The fully online MSN program prepares nurses for advanced roles in nursing education, nursing management, or public health nursing.

The 31-credit MSN is a year-round program, and you can begin study at the start of any session (fall, spring or summer). The majority of our students are working full-time and pursuing their degrees on a part-time basis.

Ranked a "Best Online Master's in Nursing for 2024" by U.S. News and World Report!

The online Master of Science in Nursing program consists of 31 credits. Courses are offered in 7-week sessions during a 14-week Fall/Spring semester. The format is asynchronous, allowing students to learn on their own schedule. Most of our MSN students are able to work full-time while completing their degree on a part-time basis. The entire program can be completed in 24 months.

MSN students can prepare for leadership roles by choosing one of three concentrations: 

• Public Health Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Management

The MSN program emphasizes quality teaching complemented by scholarly and creative expression, clinical expertise, community service, and service to the nursing profession. Our faculty are dedicated to the development of professionals who enrich the nursing profession by responding flexibly and creatively to both professional and societal issues.

Our MSN program offers three areas of focus. Through scholarly projects, creative partnerships with faculty, clinical experiences, and selection of relevant elective courses, you have the opportunity to personalize your program of study to meet your individual career goals.

Healthcare reform places a demand for nurse leaders in the area of population health in community and global settings. The program of study includes the science of public health, foundations of public health theory, and healthcare policy and politics. Nurses are prepared to synthesize nursing practice and public health theory to promote and preserve the health of families, aggregates, communities, and populations.  

Graduates assume roles in public health and community settings, including public health departments, community and global health agencies, home care, schools, and occupational health settings.

As the demand for nursing instructors and clinical educators continues, many nurses consider educator roles. They may be interested in teaching in a school of nursing, working in professional development, or focusing on the education of a specific patient/community population.

This curriculum prepares nurses to assume advanced roles as instructors in academic and service settings. Our program focuses on curriculum development and foundational knowledge in theories of teaching and learning, and provides flexible and practical experience in academic and healthcare settings. Graduates assume leadership roles in clinical nursing education, academic faculty appointments, and staff development.

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, there is a compelling need for nurse leaders in all aspects of healthcare. The nursing management focus centers on principles of leadership and administration. We provide a theoretical and practical approach to prepare you for advanced positions as nurse leaders/managers in acute care, long-term care, and community settings.

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Applications are accepted throughout the year. We offer three start terms (spring, summer, and fall).

Requirements:

• Completed online application
• Nonrefundable  application fee of $50
• Evidence of current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Connecticut. RNs who hold licensure in states other than Connecticut do not need to apply for Connecticut licensure to be admitted.
• Bachelor's degree from a nursing program accredited by NLNAC or CCNE. Nurses who hold a bachelor's degree outside the field of nursing may apply.
• Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or completion of 6 credits at the graduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.3
• Official transcripts for all college-level work forwarded to the University of Hartford
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an academic source and one from a professional source
• Letter of intent
• Current résumé

University of Hartford Graduates If you have graduated from the University of Hartford's RN to BSN program in the past three years and have a minimum 3.0 GPA, you may qualify for automatic admission to our master's program in nursing. Please contact Graduate Admission, Center for Adult and Academic Services, at [email protected] .

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UHart alumni who have completed a bachelor's degree or RN to BSN degree at the University of Hartford are eligible for a 25% tuition discount  through the Hawk Alumni Scholarship. The scholarship will automatically renew until students complete their program of study and maintain satisfactory academic standing.

Mission To prepare future nurse leaders and advance the level of education of registered nurses while fostering their professional and personal development.   Philosophy We emphasize quality teaching complemented by scholarly and creative expression, clinical expertise, dedicated community service, and service to the profession of nursing. We are dedicated to the preparation of persons who enrich the nursing profession by responding flexibly and creatively to both professional and societal issues.

We believe that students seek relevant learning experiences grounded in experiential learning and have a clear commitment to the identity of the professional nurse. We believe that the best learning takes place in an environment of support where students are respected, and their life experiences honored. The ideal education setting is a learning community that allows student to realize their full potential as reflective, active, and life-long learners. Because we are committed to the idea that active involvement is essential to effective learning, we foster an environment of interaction among students and faculty. We expect all students to participate in their own learning and to facilitate the learning of others by participating in collaborative learning groups and partnerships, respecting each other’s opinions and questions, and by establishing a commitment to learning and critical and creative thinking. We strive to create a global community of scholarly caring.

• Translate and apply advanced nursing practice to generate and synthesize knowledge to improve health and transform health care.
• Integrate principles of quality and safety within complex health systems to provide equitable care to diverse populations.
• Develop a professional identity through ongoing participation in professional activities that foster nursing’s values and the acquisition of expertise and leadership.
• Synthesize informatic processes and technologies to deliver holistic, coordinated, person-centered care.
• Collaborate across professions and with patients, families, communities, and other stakeholders in traditional and non-traditional partnerships to deliver improved, equitable health outcomes for diverse populations.
•  Create an evidence-based nursing practice change, which is then disseminated to academic and practice communities.  

Additional expenses will vary from student to student and may include rent and utilities, meals, books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Learn more about our tuition rates and financial aid eligibility .

Program Contacts

Department of Nursing 860.768.4252 [email protected]

Graduate Admissions Office 860.768.4371 800.945.0712 [email protected]

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Doctor of Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses at the highest level of nursing education, providing the knowledge and skills to transform practice. This 30-credit program is fully online, and you can begin study in either the fall or spring semester. The program is designed to enable working nurses to complete their degrees while continuing full-time employment.

Occupational Therapy - MS

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) is a 2-year, summer start, post-baccalaureate professional program leading to eligibility for licensing as an occupational therapist. Flexible options for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) are available. Our program is competitively priced, offering one of the lowest-cost programs in the region. We also offer a five-year combined BS/MSOT program.

Prosthetics and Orthotics - MS

This program collaborates with Hanger Clinic to offer a Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Professionals in this field design, fabricate, and fit orthoses and prostheses for a range of clients from pediatric to geriatric. There is also a five-year combined BS/MSPO program offered.

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School of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Online Program

Lead the Way as a Premier Doctor of Nursing

UConn’s DNP program is designed for licensed registered nurses who currently hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree and aspire to become advanced practice nurses. You may choose the:

Post-MS to Doctor of Nursing

Transform Yourself into a Trusted Healthcare Leader at the Highest Level

UConn’s Post-Master’s to DNP program, the first program of its kind in Connecticut, is designed to serve nurses who are interested in a doctoral program focused on practice and leadership.

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Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing

Empowering Nurses to Make a Difference

Through the Post-Bachelor’s to DNP option, students who currently hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) work to obtain a master’s degree in either the Nurse Practitioner or Leader roles, and then progress toward earning their DNP degree.

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Learn and thrive among the best and brightest at a Top 25 nationally ranked public university

Expand your career potential and take your nursing experience to the next level with the exceptional postgraduate opportunities offered by the UConn School of Nursing.

Our DNP program, ranked #40 in the country U.S. News and World Report offers both a post-baccalaureate BS-DNP program and a post-MS-degree program, in part-time and full-time plans of study. 

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300+ Clinical Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NETWORKING PARTNERS

87 Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 FACULTY  |  27 STAFF

$11K Research Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CENTERS  |  1 LABORATORY

7 Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut – 2024 Rankings

WHAT ARE THE BEST ACCREDITED NURSING SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT?

(After closely assessing all nursing schools approved by the Connecticut State Board of Nursing, based on our Ranking Methodology , the following are the best accredited nursing schools in Connecticut offering BSN programs.)

1. University of Connecticut - Storrs, Storrs

2. Fairfield University, Fairfield

3. Quinnipiac University, Hamden

4. Sacred Heart University, Fairfield

5. University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford

6. Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven

7. Western Connecticut State University, Danbury

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School of Nursing Online

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Online Degree Program

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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Online Nurse Practitioner Programs FNP Training for Nurses Seeking to Provide Primary Care for Every Stage of Life

The FNP online concentration is a part of UConn's Nursing master's (MS) and doctoral (DNP) online degree programs. To learn about all of UConn's online Nursing concentrations, visit https://nursing.online.uconn.edu/ .

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) online Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at The University of Connecticut prepares advanced practice nurses to assess, diagnose, monitor, treat, and coordinate the care of individuals across the lifespan and across primary and acute illnesses.

The program is designed for licensed registered nurses who currently hold a bachelor's degree and aspire to become advanced practice nurses.

You may choose the:

• 48-credit Master of Science in Nursing (MS) degree.
• 78 to 80-credit BS to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BS-DNP) degree.
• Those with a master’s degree in nursing may choose the 30+-credit Post-Graduate Certificate. The variable credit requirement would be based on what the applicant may have already completed as part of their master’s in nursing degree.

This completely online FNP program is taught by the UConn School of Nursing faculty, all highly experienced practitioners in their field.

Graduates of this concentration are prepared to apply for eligibility for the FNP Primary Care certification examination prepared by an approved national organization as accepted by the Board of Registration in Nursing. The FNP online master’s and DNP degrees are not approved for students residing outside of the United States.

Note: With exceptional success, between 2013 and 2020, 100% of UConn FNP graduates passed their American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification examinations on their first attempt.

What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner?

UConn Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs accept students once per year, for a summer semester start. The program is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 semester.

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Application Deadline

Please submit application materials no later than: January 15th

The Family Nurse Practitioner program accepts applications for entry beginning in mid-September and continue on a rolling basis. Rolling means completed applications are reviewed in the order they are received until the cohort is filled or the deadline of January 15. Please submit materials as early as possible; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Entry to the FNP program occurs once a year, in the following summer semester.

Visit the School of Nursing for information about State Authorization and UConn State Professional Licensure .

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Admission & Academics

Here for every step of your nursing journey

We are the only higher education institution in Connecticut to offer the full range of BS, MS, DNP, and Ph.D. degrees in nursing. Fully approved and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, we are ranked in the top 15 nationally and the top 5 in New England of online graduate nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report .

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Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at University of Connecticut School of Nursing is accredited by the:

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Upcoming Events

Research & scholarship seminar: team building strategies for advancing our science.

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

A one-hour talk presented by Dr. Nancy Redeker on team building in the School of Nursing.

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Monday, December 16th, 2024

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Research & Scholarship Seminar: IRB Update

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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