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Master of Science in Nursing-Entry

Follow your calling to become a nurse and serve others with a unique, structured program designed to take you all the way through licensure.

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Earn Your MSN at WesternU

Whether you practiced nursing in another country or you’re new to the profession and want to make a career change, WesternU’s Master of Science in Nursing (Entry) is a well-structured two-year program designed to support those who feel called to nursing. With a long and storied history in nursing education, WesternU centers the student in the educational experience with unparalleled faculty support including one on one tutoring, a formative mentorship program, and even inclusion in staff and curriculum meetings. From the day you start the program to the day you start working, our faculty—who continue to work in a clinical setting—are on hand to ensure you become a competent, safe, and effective nurse who can serve people over and above what’s expected in traditional healthcare settings.
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Quality Improvement Set Us Apart

The goal of WesternU’s MSN-E is to create the next generation of nursing professionals who can create change in the healthcare system. Students partake in Quality Improvement Projects in conjunction with faculty, with a focus on improving processes on the unit level. But these projects aren’t just for school—they have an effect on people and patients in the field. Previous student Quality Improvement Projects have led to remarkable industry changes including supporting emergency departments to help them more effectively scan for human trafficking victims, and a screening tool designed to help hospitals better address and fulfill the needs in the spectrum of gender equity in women’s health.
Nurse Scientist Careers: Where Research Meets Reality

High Pass Rate

Even with a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1, WesternU’s MSN-E boasts a pass rate of 98.7% in comparison to competitors—a testament to our faculty’s dedication to student success.

Scholarship Support

WesternU gave $1.9 million in scholarships in 2024, with up to 40 students receiving $25,000 in scholarships to cover their entire MSN-E program.

Licensure Testing at 16 Months

Students take their board licensure tests in the 5th semester, just 16 months into the program—and putting them ahead of the competition. You will go from matriculation to licensure in a shorter amount of time, and graduate with your MSN in just 24 months.

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  • High-Tech

    Simulation

    To effectively prepare you for the high-pressure situations you will encounter in nursing, WesternU’s MSN-E program features a high-tech simulation lab where you can practice in a safe space that mimics high risk scenarios. While you will encounter these scenarios in a clinical setting, working in the simulation lab offers a unique opportunity to help you better prepare for emergency situations and teach you how to work through the stress to be more effective in the field. Our specialized externships, which are unique to WesternU, will also prepare you to take on a specialization. Whether you want to work in emergency, labor and delivery, intensive care or any other specialization, our externships give you the functional experience to work in the area of your choice. And while the Board of Registered Nursing only require 500 hours to be considered a safe and competent nurse, WesternU students receive 900 clinical hours—making you better prepared than the average nurse on every level.

    Master of Science in Nursing Entry Curriculum
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Exciting Careers Our Alumni

MSN-E is a profession with a multitude of job opportunities, including roles like Nurse Manager, Trauma Coordinator, and Hypertension Navigator.

WesternU’s nursing alumni work in diverse and meaningful careers across the globe.
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Alexandra Diebold-Fox, MSN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, RN

WesternU Class of 2013, Director of Nursing – Adult Inpatient, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles

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Alvin Joseph Rocha, MSN, RN, CPN

WesternU Class of 2013, Nurse Care Manager and Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinator, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

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Lisa Roberts, DrPH, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CHES, FAANP

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.”

Richard Delavan, MSN ’19, Family Nurse Practitioner, Providence Health & Services, Portland, Oregon
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The nursing profession is diverse and rewarding. At WesternU, you will find rigorous academic preparation and supportive faculty and peers. This is the place for you!

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