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The Office of Graduate Studies
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8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Monday–Friday
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Office of Graduate Studies
California State University, Chico
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0875
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Grad Studies YouTube ChannelNursing (MS) - Online
Options
Our online program is geared to meet the needs of nurses in a rural area. The MSN program has two options offered in alternating years:
- Nurse Educator
- Nursing Leadership
Application Deadlines
Nurse Educator option - Fall admissions for odd years only (Fall 2023)
Nursing Leadership option - Fall admissions for even years only (Fall 2022)
- Fall: May-10
- Spring: No spring admission
Requirements
- Statement of purpose, College level inferential Statistics within the last 5 years, BSN from an accredited Nursing program, and CA Nursing License.
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national nursing accrediting body.
- A current California license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 units of undergraduate nursing coursework.
- A 3-unit course in statistics that includes inferential statistics with a grade of B or better, completed within the previous five years.
- A completed application on file at the CSU, Chico Office of Graduate Studies, which should include a letter of intent stating why the applicant is seeking admission to this MSN program and what the applicant's future goals are for this degree.
Program Coordinator
Sarah Brown Blake
Is the MS in Nursing for you?
Do any of the following describe you?
- Have a current California license to practice as a registered nurse.
- Live in an area that makes commuting to campus difficult.
- Want to advance your career as a health care professional.
- Want to become a leader and educator in your field.
- Prioritize patient-centered care.
If you’re this kind of person, the master’s in nursing might be worth exploring.
Do these jobs sound interesting to you?
Our alumni are:
- Clinical nurse educators
- Nursing manager/directors
- Nursing instructors/faculty
Is this the kind of salary you are seeking?
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows the following outlook for Medical and Health Services Manager:
Median Pay
$101,340 per year
Job Outlook
28% (Much faster than average)
Environment
Most medical and health services managers work in offices in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes, group medical practices, and academic settings.
What if my bachelor’s isn’t in Nursing?
Applicants must have a current California license to practice as a registered nurse.
How long will it take?
- The MS in nursing is a 30-unit program which takes five semesters to complete.
What is it like to be a Nursing master’s student?
Theoretical Content Online
- Theoretical course content delivered online.
- Work closely with an experienced nurse educator or nurse leader for practicum hours in your home community.
Highly Qualified Faculty
- Highly qualified faculty employ creative teaching methods.
- Student input is actively solicited.
Clinical and Theoretical Learning
- Benefit from integrated clinical and theoretical learning.
- Theory and practicum courses culminate in the development of a professional paper.
Here's What Our Students are Doing
Making a Real Difference
As a nursing master’s student in the educator track, Shana Parker’s research focus aimed at discovering proven and effective strategies to reduce and prevent nurse burnout, revealing participatory action research (PAR) to be a promising strategy. PAR is an iterative and cyclical group activity in which those affected by an issue work together to solve the problem. Parker is poised to move forward in her career and, at the same time, make a real difference to those suffering from nurse burnout by making her planned intervention a reality.