RN to MSN Programs in Delaware

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Find Online Master of Nursing Programs in Delaware

Registered nurses in Delaware seeking an Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree may select from multiple programs at one of two schools in Delware. On eof which is Wilmington University, whose programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

CCNE accreditation indicates that the program has been certified as offering an effective and high quality education that reflects current professional standards.

The majority of MSN programs based at colleges and universities in Delaware do not offer an online degree option.

Online MSN Programs in Delaware

Wilmington University offers an Online Nurse Practitioner MSN with concentrations in either Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. The program is a hybrid, combining online learning with one evening per week in-person instructional time. The required 600 hour practicum experience can be spread over 3-5 semesters in the latter portion of the program, allowing students ample time to identify a site and arrange scheduling. The 48 credit program may be completed in 32 months.

The University also offers an Online MSN in Nurse Leadership where students can specialize in four concentrations: Nurse Executive, Nurse Educator, Legal Nurse Consultant, or Public Health. The 36 credit program is available entirely online and may be completed in one year.

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Typical Curriculum for a Master's in Nursing Degree

Typical curriculum for MSN programs vary based on the specialization and track selected. Wilmington University offers an MSN that prepares students to be certified as Nurse Practitioners. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NP programs should provide theoretical and evidence-based clinical knowledge that prepare students for national certification in their anticipated area of population-focused practice.

Entry-level core NP competencies are the same regardless of population-focus and include education in: Management of Patient Health/Illness Status, The Nurse Practitioner-Patient Relationship, The Teaching-Coaching Function, Professional Role, Managing and Negotiating Health Care Delivery Systems, Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices, and Culturally-Sensitive Care. This coursework is supplemented with required clinical hours. Most NP programs can be completed in 2-4 years.

The University's MSN in Nurse Leadership allows for significant specialization in role. Generally, programs like these offer coursework that explores health care finance, health policy, health care management, and organizational leadership. Some Nurse Leadership degree programs may prepare students for certification as a Certified Nurse Manager and Leader by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership.

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