Master of Science in Nursing-Entry
Follow your calling to become a nurse and make a difference in so many lives. Our unique, two-year program—designed especially for students with no previous nursing education—is a sure path to a successful and rewarding nursing career.Request More Information
Earn Your MSN at WesternU
Whether you practiced nursing in another country or are looking at a career change to nursing, Western University of Health Sciences’ two-year Master of Science in Nursing–Entry program is a sure path to a profession that is always in demand. A recognized leader in nursing education, WesternU offers unparalleled faculty support throughout your course of study, one on one tutoring, a formative mentorship program, and immersive real-world experience that transforms knowledge into confident, compassionate practice.
Quality Improvement
The goal of the MSN-E program is to create the next generation of nursing professionals who create positive change in the healthcare system. Students work with faculty on Quality Improvement Projects, focused on optimizing health care processes to make them safer, more efficient, and more effective. These are not just learning assignments, they have real-world impact.
High Pass Rate
The WesternU MSN-E boasts an impressive pass rate of 98.7% among California test takers (well above the average 85%)—a testament to our faculty’s dedication to student success.
Scholarship Support
WesternU awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships in 2024, with up to 40 students receiving $25,000 in scholarship money to help cover their MSN-E program.
Licensure Testing at 16 Months
Students take their board licensure tests in the 5th semester, just 16 months into the program—ahead of other nursing master’s programs. You will go from matriculation to licensure in less time and graduate with your Master of Science in Nursing in just 24 months.
Specialized Externships
Whether you want to work in emergency, labor and delivery, intensive care, or another area of nursing, our externship opportunities give you a head start, providing the real-world experience you need to succeed in that specialty. And while the Board of Registered Nursing only requires 500 hours for one to be considered a safe and competent nurse, our nursing students receive 900 clinical hours so you’ll enter the field better prepared.
Unlimited Opportunities
MSN-E graduates have a multitude of job opportunities available to them, and our nursing alumni work in diverse and rewarding careers across the globe. The U.S. faces a significant nursing shortage, which is projected to continue, with the demand for nurses exceeding the supply in both local and national healthcare systems.
WesternU Class of 2013, Director of Nursing – Adult Inpatient, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles
WesternU Class of 2013, Nurse Care Manager and Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
WesternU Class of 2001, Director, School of Nursing – Global Nursing PhD, Research, Loma Linda University
“My preparation as a master’s level nurse was strong. CGN prepared me well for the rigorous demands of the nursing profession. I am thankful that our faculty kept us supported, grounded and focused.”
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The nursing profession is diverse and rewarding.
At WesternU, you will step up with a master’s degree and step confidently into the field of nursing—supported by expert faculty, hands-on experience, and a mission-driven community.
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