Nursing Degrees

If you aspire to achieve or advance your career in nursing — to saving lives and making a difference — the School of Nursing and Health Professions has a program for you.

Programs

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program

• Four-year program that will prepare you to become licensed as a registered nurse
• Clinical experiences throughout the region in a variety of settings
• Pediatric rotation in Memphis at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Learn more about the BSN program

RN to BSN program

• For registered nurses looking to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Offered 100% online
• Can be completed in one full calendar year
• Clinical component emphasizing leadership and community health competencies

Learn more about the RN to BSN program

MSN to DNP Program

• Designed for advanced practice registered nurses to advance their careers
• Two year program
• 100% online

Learn more about the MSN to DNP program

BSN to DNP Program

• Full-time study for three years
• Year one is 100% online 
• Practice hours to prepare you for competent advanced practice
• Choose from two specializations: 
  • Nurse Anesthetist
    Offered in Madisonville, Ky and Lexington, Ky
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    Offered on Murray State's main campus in Murray, Ky

Accreditations

The Nursing programs at Murray State University (MSU) are approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing to offer graduate and undergraduate nursing programs. View benchmark data comparing MSU to other Kentucky Schools of Nursing.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program
Accredited by: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750,
Washington, DC 20001,
202.887.6791.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, Ill. 60068-5603
Main Number: 224.275.9130
Email: Accreditation@coa.us.comWebsite