Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program
Become the Health Care Provider Patients Trust; Across Every Stage of Life
At Southeast Missouri State University, our Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to lead with confidence, skill, and purpose. Through immersive clinical experiences and expert faculty mentorship, you’ll graduate ready to diagnose, treat, and make a meaningful impact on day one.
Why Choose SEMO?
As a Nursing (MSN) student at Southeast, you’ll gain incredible real-world learning experience in a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 100% Board Pass Rate (97% first time pass rate) - Graduate confident and prepared
- 765 Clinical Hours - Extensive real-world experience across diverse settings
- Experienced APRN and Physician Faculty - Learn from clinicians who actively practice
- Hybrid Flexibility - Designed for working nurses
- Established Program (25+ Years) - Proven outcomes, trusted reputation
What Can You Do with a Master of Science in Nursing?
Graduate as a confident family nurse practitioner. You'll be prepared to:
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
- Provide care across the lifespan - from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Lead care teams and improve patient outcomes
- Sit for either the American Nurse Credentialing Center's (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) national board examination with confidence
Real-World Clinical Experience that Sets You Apart
Complete 765 hours of hands-on clinical practica in settings such as:
- Inpatient facilities, including acute care, emergency departments
- Outpatient facilities, including family practice, internal medicine, urgent/convenient care, and specialty clinics, such as women’s health (OB/Gyn), pediatrics, psychiatric/mental health, and many more
- Long-term care facilities
You’ll work alongside experienced preceptors who prepare you for real practice—not just exams
Employment Opportunities for Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN) Graduates
- Family practice
- Primary care
- Urgent/convenient care
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Otolaryngology
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Psychiatric/mental health facilities
- Women’s health (OB/Gyn)
- Pediatrics
- Cardiology/cardiovascular disorders
- Pulmonology/sleep medicine
- Palliative care
- Hospitalist/internal medicine
- Same-day surgery
- Pain management
- Emergency departments
- Long-term care facilities
- Health departments
- Travel assignments
- Academic and teaching roles
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Outcomes & Careers
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100%
Pass Rate
Students graduating with a Nursing (MSN) degree report a cumulative 5-year pass rate on the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner board certification examination.
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$132k
Nurse Practitioner
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a nurse practitioner is $132,000.
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$134k
Health Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a health manager is $134,440.
Your Path. Your Impact.
As a Nursing (MSN) major, you’ll will be ready to pass the national ANCC or AANP certification examination after graduation. A total of 43 credit hours are required for the Master of Science in Nursing degree.
Admission: Minimum Requirements:
- BSN from an accredited program
- GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Active, unencumbered Missouri RN license
- Undergraduate or graduate statistics course (B or higher)
43 Hours Required
Core Requirements:
- NS601 Informatics for Advanced Nursing Roles (3)
- NS603 Advanced Diagnostics and Reasoning for Primary Care (3)
- NS610 Public Policy and Issues in Health Care (3)
- NS614 Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3)
- NS625 Advanced Pharmacology (3)*
- NS627 Advanced Health Assessment Practicum (0.5)^
- NS628 Advanced Health Assessment (3.5)*
- NS636 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)*
- NS637 Primary Care I Practicum (4)^
- NS638 Primary Care I (3)*
- NS646 Role of the APRN (3)
- NS647 Primary Care II Practicum (4)^
- NS648 Primary Care II (3)*
- NS654 Primary Care for the Pediatric Client (2)
- NS656 Women’s Health in Primary Care (2)
^Requires a minimum grade of B in NS627, NS637, and NS647^Requires a minimum grade of B in NS627, NS637, and NS647
- Format: Hybrid (primarily online + in-person, hands-on experience to learn suturing, women’s health exams, and more)
- Length: Full-time: 5 semesters (includes summer). Part-time plans of study available
- Credits: 43 hours
- Clinical Hours: 765
- Start Spring, Summer, or Fall
The MSN curricula are hybrid curricula with courses delivered in heavily blended formats (75-99% of course content online), completely online formats, and face-to-face formats.
The 5-semester FNP track starts in the fall semester and includes one summer semester with total semester course load varying from 7-10 credit hours per semester.
A total of 43 credit hours is required for the Master of Science in Nursing degree within the Family Nurse Practitioner track.
In the 8.5 clinical credit hours embedded within the total (43) for the FNP track, students complete 765 clock hours of clinical experiences.
Should a student drop from the program for any reason, re-admission or continuation is based upon seat availability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet with the Department of Nursing’s Director of Graduate Studies to learn more about the MSN Program and to ask any questions that they may have.
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