Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science
Administration and Faculty
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Master of Science in Nursing
M.S.N. Programs of Study
Certificate/Credential Programs
Course Descriptions
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research intensive environment.
We educate graduate level nurses to optimize health, promote healing, and alleviate suffering through reflective practice, knowledge generation, service to the community and leadership at local and global levels.
We seek to deepen our commitment to social justice by influencing health policy and by promoting an ethical approach to nursing characterized by compassion and respect for the dignity of the individual.
The Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science offers the following graduate programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
Specializations include the Generalist M.S.N.-Clinical Nurse C.N., Adult Nurse Practitioner (A.N.P.), Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (P.N.P.), Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (A.C.N.S.), and Executive Nurse Leader. (E.N.L.) - Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (M.E.P.N.) for individuals with baccalaureate or higher degrees in another discipline, seeking a new career in nursing with an M.S.N..
- Accelerated R.N. to M.S.N., which combines B.S.N. and M.S.N. program requirements (for registered nurses only)
- M.S.N./M.B.A. Joint Degree with the School of Business Administration
- Post-M.S.N. Certificate Programs, with specializations for A.N.P., F.N.P., P.N.P., and A.C.N.S.
- Post-Master’s Executive Nurse Leader
- Post-Certification Nurse Practitioner Programs for master’s-prepared nurse practitioners to obtain certification in another specialty area; available areas are A.N.P., F.N.P., P.N.P., and Gerontological N.P..
Accreditation
Programs offered by the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
All courses in the School of Nursing and Health Science carry Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education units for R.N. relicensure.
Please contact the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science for application materials.
Professional Nurse Traineeships, Graduate Tuition Assistance Programs, Nurse Faculty Federal Forgivable Loans, and other federal programs and scholarships are available.
Private Scholarships
Scholarships available through the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science are based on merit and need. Special scholarships are provided through the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, Loretta Breyer, Edward and Gretchen Cairns, Yvonne Carteron, Mary Jane Charleton, Danvera Foundation, the Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation, Mary Gresko, Ethel M. Horsch, Douglas and Betsy Manchester, Elizabeth Mottet, Dr. James Orwig, Dr. Irene Sabelberg Palmer, Dr. Janet A. Rodgers, Pearl and Natalie Surkin, the Stallard Trust, Cathleen K. Wilson, Julie I. Wilkinson and Kaye and Richard Woltman Scholarships as well as the university Deans’ Graduate Scholar awards, and the School of Nursing Dean’s Research Scholar awards.
Private Loan Funds
Loan funds provide additional assistance to students whose financial need cannot be met by other federal, state, or institutional programs. These loans include the Marion Hubbard Loan Fund and the Kathryn Desmond Loan Fund, both low-interest loans, and the School of Nursing Loan Funds.
