A master of science in nursing (MSN) degree is an advanced qualification for nurses furthering their careers in specialized fields like nursing administration, nursing education, and family practice nursing. Upon graduation, students can fill advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) roles such as nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, and nurse practitioner. Below we share some of the best MSN programs in West Virginia.
Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling Jesuit’s MSN courses are offered entirely online, with clinical and practical requirements completed in the student’s home community. Students can choose from three MSN tracks: family nurse practitioner, nursing administrator, and nursing education specialist. West Virginia’s nurse practitioners enjoy a robust median annual salary of $83,000.
Wesleyan offers two APRN concentrations: nurse midwife and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Both concentrations are 36 hours in length and can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Indeed, the program is highly flexible and students can plan their courses around their own schedules. West Virginia’s nurse midwives earn a median income of $84,000 per year.
Marshall University
Marshall’s MSN program is unique. It focuses on preparing students to work in a variety of locations, especially rural and undeserved communities. The program has five specialist tracks from which students can choose. Graduates are eligible to take the National League for Nursing’s Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination. They can seek employment with major West Virginia healthcare providers like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Northwest Hospital & Medical Center.
We’ve furnished below some additional information on the top MSN programs across West Virginia.