Master of Nursing (MSN)

Choose from two fully-online concentrations of study that connect education and practice to improving the quality of life and health care delivery for rural communities.

Those of us who live, work, learn — and do business — in Appalachia have our own unique set of values, talents, culture and sense of community. We are self-reliant, resilient and innovative. We have a rich history of growth and prosperity and are in the process of reinvigorating our business communities to meet the needs of a 21st Century economy.

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Call (740) 351-3177 or email bmadden@shawnee.edu to learn more.

Highlights

Shawnee State University inaugurates eighth President Eric Andrew Braun

In a celebration held on campus in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, President Braun was sworn in by university Board of Trustees Chairperson Scott Evans.

SSU Nursing student gains career opportunities in hands-on field

Megan Steele, a Chillicothe, Ohio native, has found where she belongs in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Shawnee State University.

Shawnee State University ADN graduates receive 100% board pass rate

Shawnee State University’s most recent graduating class in the Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) program has received a 100% pass rate on their board exams, School of Nursing officials announced.

Shawnee State University to host Inauguration of 8th President Dr. Eric Braun on Apr. 19 & 20

Shawnee State University will host an Inauguration Weekend to celebrate the installation of Dr. Eric Andrew Braun as its 8th President on Apr. 19 & 20, 2024.

Shawnee State University announces Summer & Fall 2024 registration dates

Shawnee State University’s Office of the Provost has announced its course registration dates for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters.

Shawnee State University’s C.H. Lute School of Business receives IACBE Accreditation

The C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University has received accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), school officials announced.

Designed to meet the needs of the Appalachian Region

A “place-based” MSN opportunity for those in the Appalachian region who want to remain in the area and advance in the profession.

Program at a glance:

Start Date: Multiple Start Dates available. Contact MSN Program Director to learn more: need contact info
Program Length: 20 months full-time/32 months part-time
Credit Hours: 36 semester hours
Course Length: 7 weeks
Transfer Credits Accepted: need to find out if this applies
Graduate Tuition Cost*: Learn more

*In-state Tuition for Ohio and the following Kentucky counties: Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis, Mason and Rowan.

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Do you think that you might be interested in this degree? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to get started or just talk over your options. Working with your advisor can help you to meet your academic goals in the shortest time possible.

Call (740) 351-3177 or email bmadden@shawnee.edu to learn more.

Choose from two concentrations:

Nursing Education or
Nursing Leadership

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Designed to meet the needs of working professionals:

Full-time and part-time options are available to help you advance your career at a pace that fits your needs.

Students attending full-time will be able to complete the program in 5 semesters over 20 months.
Part-time students will be able to complete the program in 8 semesters over 32 months.

Degree Requirements

Nursing Education Concentration
36 Hours Total
Course	Hours
Statistics for Health Care Professionals	3
Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice	3
Advanced Theoretical Basis for Nursing Practice	3
Teaching Methodologies and Needs Assessment	3
Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology	3
Health Care Policy, Issues & Trends for the Nurse Educator	3
Instructional Technology & Informatics in Advanced Practice Nursing	3
The Nurse Educator Role	3
Nursing Instructional and Active Learning Strategies	3
Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Education	3

2023-2025 Course Schedule

Complete your MBA at your pace. Enter the program at any point.

Full-time students (those taking two courses each 7-week session) may complete the Shawnee MBA in as little as 12 months. We provide a two-year schedule for flexibility for those who choose to take one course each 7-week session. Build your schedule around your work and life.

Year 1

Choose to take one or two courses each 7-week session.

Classes are held on either Thursday evenings or Saturdays. Meet in-person 3 times over the 7-week course, with all other instruction and interaction online.

Fall 2023: First 7-weeks

August 21–October 13
Thursdays: Information Systems for Management
Saturdays: Integrative Marketing Management

Fall 2023: Second 7-weeks

October 16–December 1
Thursdays: Strategic Supply Chain Management
Saturdays: Strategic Data Analytics

Spring 2024: First 7-weeks

January 8–February 23
Thursdays: Risk and Financial Management
Saturdays: Regulation and Ethics in Business

Spring 2024: Second 7-weeks

March 4–April 19
Thursdays: Innovation and Leadership
Saturdays: Strategic Profitability Analysis

Summer 2024

May 6–June 21
Thursdays: Entrepreneurship & Growth

Year 2

Choose to take the courses you need to complete your program.

Classes are held on either Thursday evenings or Saturdays. Meet in-person 3 times over the 7-week course, with all other instruction and interaction online.

Fall 2024: First 7-weeks

August 26–October 9
Thursdays: Integrative Marketing Management
Saturdays: Information Systems for Management or Entrepreneurship & Growth

Fall 2024: Second 7-weeks

October 14–December 6
Thursdays: Strategic Data Analytics
Saturdays: Strategic Supply Chain Management

Spring 2025: First 7-weeks

January 13–March 2
Thursdays: Regulation and Ethics in Business
Saturdays: Risk and Financial Management

Spring 2025: Second 7-weeks

March 10–May 2
Thursdays: Strategic Profitability Analysis
Saturdays: Innovation and Leadership

Summer 2025

May 12–June 27
Thursdays: Entrepreneurship & Growth

Note: Applied Capstone Experience – Portfolio and Applied Capstone Experience – Internship will be offered each 7 weeks as needed and should only be taken during your last term.

About the C.H. Lute School of Business

The C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University prepares leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators of tomorrow. Here, we believe in applied learning. That means you get the opportunity to go beyond theory to put your skills to work through unique hands-on experiences, internships and practicums.

Enhanced Experiences through the Kricker Innovation Hub

Shawnee State University recently opened its Kricker Innovation Hub, a facility designed to inspire entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity, in downtown Portsmouth near the west entrance to Shawnee State’s campus.

Through the Kricker Innovation Hub, students, faculty and business leaders have the opportunity to collaborate on projects and access resources for business development. Shawnee State business majors have participated in business pitch competitions, entrepreneurship boot camps and business start-up events offered through the Hub.

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