Nursing

Master of Science (M.S.)

Engage in high level practice and leadership in a variety of settings.

Follow your pathway to success, assume leadership positions and manage complex clinical care. Through the Master of Science in Nursing you will assume responsibility and accountability for health promotion of citizens within the communities across nation.

Nurses who remain in local communities and help provide a higher level of care is desperately needed. Our goal is to help you. The special needs of rural health populations are a focus woven through the tapestry of both concentrations. However you don't need to live and/or work in a rural area to apply to the program.

You Have Options

Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Master of Science in Nursing program at Frostburg State provides several options for meeting your individual needs. Choose a traditional Master's degree track or join the nurse practitioner program.

Traditional MSN Tracks

Designed for registered nurses (RNs) interested in teaching or leadership positions.

Nurse Practitioner Program

Designed for experienced registered nurses (RNs) who live and work in medically underserved areas.

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (Blended)
    • Advance both your career and education.
    • Ensure a sustainable future for health care in underserved communities.
    • Based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing
    • Aligns with the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education and The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies.

    Get more information about the FNP program

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Blended)
    • Advance both your career and education.
    • Ensure a sustainable future for health care in underserved communities.
    • Based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing
    • Aligns with the National Task Force on Quality Nurse Practitioner Education and The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies.

    Get more information about the PMHNP program

Location

Frostburg and Online

Masters of Nursing Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

  • Access to modern facilities and models giving you hands-on experience.

  • New Education and Health Sciences Center will provide technologically based classrooms and state-of-the-art learning environments.

What can I do with a Masters of Nursing degree?

$123,780

Median pay for nurse practitioners (BLS 2021)


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The healthcare sector is booming, with almost 440,000 new jobs for registered nurses expected between 2014 and 2024, due largely to an aging population and health insurance reform. More RNs and other nursing professionals will be needed in a variety of work environments, including residential facilities, hospitals, home treatment programs and outpatient centers. Beyond possessing a highly in-demand skill set, those with work experience and a bachelor’s degree should enjoy significantly increased job prospects. For more information, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and other Healthcare Occupations.

What You'll Learn

You'll study in small class sizes that allow for maximum interaction with class members and faculty who hold the highest degrees in their respective fields.

You'll take part in wildlife fieldwork and research where you will use information from your research methods and statistics courses, as well as complete extensive research that culminates in writing your master's thesis and presenting your work at a public seminar.

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