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Online Master of Science in Nursing Programs


Help meet the increasing demand for highly qualified nursing professionals! Our ACEN-accredited online Master of Science in Nursing programs elevate your ability to provide exceptional care for a wide range of patients. Gain the expertise to become a transformative leader in healthcare as you progress through cutting-edge curriculum that emphasizes valuable, practical experience. Expand your nursing career opportunities affordably with our pay-as-you-go tuition plans.

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Why Choose an A-State Online MSN Program?

  • Advance your nursing credentials in as few as 12 to 24 months
  • Continue working while you learn with 100% online coursework accessible 24/7
  • Earn your degree on your schedule with the convenience of multiple start dates

Which Online Program is Right for You?

GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

As few as 24 months Duration
41.5 Credit Hours
$15,355 Total Tuition

Elevate your ability to provide care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with chronic, acute and critical illnesses with an MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP online. Through cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on practicum experiences and optional on-site skills labs, you will upgrade your nursing skillset to excel in a wide range of healthcare environments.

With an innovative team approach to learning, A-State provides you with multiple points of contact throughout your online MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program. As you learn alongside supportive faculty, this ACEN-accredited MSN program prepares you to take two national board certification exams: the ANCC and the AACN.

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GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

As few as 24 months Duration
41.5 Credit Hours
$15,355 Total Tuition

Rise to meet any healthcare challenge with increased competence and confidence by earning your Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree online. Contemporary medicine is increasingly complicated with an endless influx of new advancements, and an MSN – FNP program helps ensure that your knowledge base and career advance as well.

Your passion for patients is what attracted you to the healthcare profession, and unlike many advanced nursing degrees that lead away from the bedside, a family nurse practitioner program equips you to assume greater patient care responsibilities in a wide range of settings.

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GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Administrator

As few as 14 months Duration
34 Credit Hours
$11,560 Total Tuition

Take the lead in driving innovation, improvements, excellence and efficiency in healthcare. With the in-demand Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Administrator degree, you'll build on the foundation of your experience as a working nurse by adding in-depth knowledge of the operations side of running a complex healthcare system.

By developing strengths in leadership, management, analysis, critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making, your online MSN will empower you to lead teams effectively and collaborate confidently across all departments, from Operations and Finance to Human Resources and IT.

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GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator

As few as 12 months Duration
32 Credit Hours
$10,880 Total Tuition

Help create better futures with a Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator degree. More qualified nurses means better patient care and outcomes. With this qualification, you will help aspiring nurses realize their dreams while enriching your career and shaping the next generation of healthcare providers.

As the most direct path to becoming a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) with your relevant work experience, this degree combines online coursework, clinical experiences, evidence-based critical thinking and best practices in teaching methodology. Learn to engage diverse audiences—experienced and novice nurses, patients and families—anywhere, from traditional classrooms to clinics and virtual workshops.

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GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMS

Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As few as 26 months Duration
47.5 Credit Hours
$23,750 Total Tuition

Address a critical societal need with the Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online program. Learn to treat diverse populations and age groups, addressing issues such as cognitive and behavioral changes, recovery, trauma and relationships as you prepare to take the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification exam. Ideal for working nurses, this ACEN-accredited PMHNP master’s program offers affordable tuition, 100% online coursework, and clinicals that can be completed close to home.

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The associate, baccalaureate, master's/post-master's certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing programs at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 or by phone at 404-975-5000.

Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Duration: 26 months Credit Hours: 47.5 Tuition: $500 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Address a critical societal need with the Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online program. Learn to treat diverse populations and age groups, addressing issues such as cognitive and behavioral changes, recovery, trauma and relationships as you prepare to take the ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification exam. Ideal for working nurses, this ACEN-accredited PMHNP master’s program offers affordable tuition, 100% online coursework, and clinicals that can be completed close to home.

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Administrator

Duration: 14 months Credit Hours: 34 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Take the lead in driving innovation, improvements, excellence and efficiency in healthcare. With the in-demand Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Administrator degree, you'll build on the foundation of your experience as a working nurse by adding in-depth knowledge of the operations side of running a complex healthcare system.

By developing strengths in leadership, management, analysis, critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making, your online MSN will empower you to lead teams effectively and collaborate confidently across all departments, from Operations and Finance to Human Resources and IT.

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Duration: 24 months Credit Hours: 41.5 Tuition: $370 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Elevate your ability to provide care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with chronic, acute and critical illnesses with an MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP online. Through cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on practicum experiences and optional on-site skills labs, you will upgrade your nursing skillset to excel in a wide range of healthcare environments.

With an innovative team approach to learning, A-State provides you with multiple points of contact throughout your online MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program. As you learn alongside supportive faculty, this ACEN-accredited MSN program prepares you to take two national board certification exams: the ANCC and the AACN.

Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator

Duration: 12 months Credit Hours: 32 Tuition: $340 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Help create better futures with a Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator degree. More qualified nurses means better patient care and outcomes. With this qualification, you will help aspiring nurses realize their dreams while enriching your career and shaping the next generation of healthcare providers.

As the most direct path to becoming a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) with your relevant work experience, this degree combines online coursework, clinical experiences, evidence-based critical thinking and best practices in teaching methodology. Learn to engage diverse audiences—experienced and novice nurses, patients and families—anywhere, from traditional classrooms to clinics and virtual workshops.

Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner

Duration: 24 months Credit Hours: 41.5 Tuition: $370 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Rise to meet any healthcare challenge with increased competence and confidence by earning your Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree online. Contemporary medicine is increasingly complicated with an endless influx of new advancements, and an MSN – FNP program helps ensure that your knowledge base and career advance as well.

Your passion for patients is what attracted you to the healthcare profession, and unlike many advanced nursing degrees that lead away from the bedside, a family nurse practitioner program equips you to assume greater patient care responsibilities in a wide range of settings.

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