Nursing Direct Entry 

NURSING DIRECT ENTRY, M.S.

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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.

How to Apply

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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    Veronica Gore

    "Everything about the program was appealing, especially its structure, because I did not need to cut my work hours to complete the training. To be successful with online learning requires self-discipline but segmenting my schedule helped me stay focused and organized. "

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