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Accelerate Your Nursing Career
Nursing leadership professionals are in demand and the University of New Hampshire offers a direct entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree that will put you ahead. Designed for students who do not hold a nursing degree, our direct entry master’s degree program prepares Clinical Nurse Leaders to work in a variety of healthcare settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Complete in just five semesters, including two summers
- 300-hour clinical experience and 200-hour capstone project provide immersive, hands-on learning
- Graduate with a Master's in Nursing degree and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification
#63
Highest northern New England nursing master's degree program ranking
- U.S. News and World Report
CCNE
Our Department of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
R1
Top-Tier Research University
- Carnegie Classification
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Hands-On Learning
Our students complete internships at top hospitals and health systems in the region
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Faculty Expertise
Work with and learn from outstanding faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields.
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Outstanding Outcomes
100% placement rate
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