Currently, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers three graduate tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (44 credit hours), Nursing Education (36 credit hours), and Nursing Administration (37 credit hours). The Master of Science in Nursing is delivered through a consortial agreement with the other IU Regional Schools of Nursing. 

Purpose:

The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing Regional Schools of Nursing consortium is to prepare registered nurses with advanced nursing knowledge in nursing education and administration, and advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner. Nurses with this advanced knowledge and advanced practice will enhance health care for the community and impact the health care delivery system. Serving in education, leadership, practice, and administrative roles will provide opportunities for enhanced healthcare delivery systems and ultimately improved health for citizens. Nurses with master’s preparation are and will continue to be in strong demand.

The faculty of Indiana University Northwest's Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, understand the need for and the value of a culturally diverse workforce. Our faculty are committed to preparing advanced specialists who model excellence in nursing and use creativity to support the commitment, responsibility, and accountability for the advancement of human health.

IU Northwest Master’s Degree in Nursing Program Outcomes

Graduates of the IU Northwest School of Nursing MSN program will:

1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines to inform clinical judgment and innovation in advanced nursing practice.
2. Practice to the full scope of education using effective communication and a systematic approach to coordinate person-centered care, empower advanced decision making, and promote self-care management.
3. Improve population health outcomes through partnerships, advocacy, and policies that improve health equity within systems and at local, regional, national, and global levels.
4. Advance the science of nursing through ethical scholarship and innovative and evidence-based approaches that advance the profession, improve health, and transform healthcare.
5. Apply quality improvement principles to establish a culture of patient, provider, and work environment safety to reduce and mitigate risk, safeguard care delivery, and improve nursing practice outcomes.
6. Facilitate a climate of mutual respect, improved communication, and quality collaboration within interprofessional teams that optimize care delivery.
7. Lead and respond to changes in complex systems through policy and coordination of resources for diverse populations in an equitable and fiscally responsible manner.
8. Evaluate and use information and communication technologies and informatics tools integrating best practices, regulatory standards, and ethical, legal, social implications in direct and indirect care roles.
9. Embody the core values and professional identity of nursing by advocating for social justice and integrating ethical, legal, regulatory, and professional standards.
10. Engages in personal and professional development to promote self-advocacy, resilience, and well-being to expand one’s own nursing leadership capacity and contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession.