Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program
MSN Degree Plans
The MSN curriculum provides students with the knowledge and experience to assume leadership positions in overall health care delivery and fulfill the fundamental requirements to secure middle and top-level administrative positions in health care agencies. The School of Nursing at New Mexico State University offers two MSN Program options, an MSN in Nursing Administration and the Roadrunner MSN Option.
Nursing Administration
This option is open to nurses who possess an RN license and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BSN). The MSN in Nursing Administration prepares students for administrative careers in nursing and health care. The MSN degree also prepares the student for potential future doctoral education in nursing.
Roadrunner MSN (2nd degree option) New Cohort forming for admission in Summer 2012
The School of Nursing also offers the Roadrunner MSN degree option, for individuals with undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields outside of nursing. Graduates of the Roadrunner MSN option obtain a generic Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) in 2 ½ years. Upon completion of all coursework the successful student is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN and apply for RN licensure in the state of New Mexico.
This option is a blend of face-to-face and online work with undergraduate clinicals completed in the Las Cruces region. These graduates are prepared to assume positions of leadership in a wide variety of health care service areas including acute care, clinical education, research, health promotion, disease management, case management and rehabilitation and outpatient services.
For more information on the Roadrunner MSN track, please contact us at 575-646-7311 or email us at nursing@nmsu.edu.
Students who enroll in the MSN program options are required to come to campus at least once each year for a 3 to 4 day orientation. MSN coursework is completed each semester online via the internet. It is highly recommended that students are competent in the use of basic word processing and presentation software, preferably Microsoft Office, and have some experience in navigating the internet and have basic computing skills.
In order to better assist you with your technology competencies, please take the time to complete our online Computer Competency Survey. If and when accepted into the School of Nursing MSN Program you must have access to a computer and the internet in order to complete assignments online.
Priority admission for the MSN Administration option deadline is February 15, 2012.
For Roadrunner to MSN option, February 1st, 2012.
Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
For more information about the MSN program, please contact the School of Nursing Graduate Program at 575-646-7770 or email us at nursing@nmsu.edu. You can also visit us on campus. We are located in room 132 of The College of Health and Social Services.
To apply for entry into the NMSU School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Administration or the Roadrunner to MSN degree option, please download the appropriate application below and submit before the semester deadlines.
For specific questions related to the MSN Program, contact:
- MSN Administration
Karen Pech - Program Advisor
575-646-7770, kpech@nmsu.edu - Associate Director for Graduate Studies
Dr. Kathleen Huttlinger- Professor
575-646-4387, khuttlin@nmsu.edu
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