The master of science in nursing (MSN) degree is an advanced qualification for nurses to further their careers in specialized fields like nursing administration, nursing education, and family practice nursing. These specializations offer attractive salaries. For example, Rhode Island’s nurse practitioners earn a median annual salary of $99,560. Read below for detailed information on two of the state’s excellent MSN programs.
Rhode Island College
This school describes its MSN program as a unique combination of liberal arts and nursing education, one that successfully melds intellectual growth with professional development. Students can choose to specialize in one of four areas: gerontology with an acute care emphasis, nurse anesthesia, public health, and nursing course management. Admission to the program is competitive and each application requires at least three professional references. A part-time track is available for those students willing to juggle school and career.
The curriculum for the MSN degree at URI prepares graduates to work in one of five specializations: nurse practitioner, psychiatric and mental health nursing, gerontology nursing, nursing education, and nursing administration. Both full- and part-time course options are available. Students who wish to specialize as a nurse practitioner must earn one additional credit to graduate successfully. Graduates can apply for jobs with Genesis Healthcare, University Medicine Foundation, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, and a wealth of other healthcare providers across the state.
We’ve profiled Rhode Island’s master of science in nursing programs in greater depth below.