Master of Science in Nursing / Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Iowa

Program Details

Earn a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a focus on becoming a Clinical Nurse Leader in today’s competitive healthcare marketplace.  This program, designed by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, hosts evidence-based practices and focuses on the development of students into clinical experts.  Through an online MSN, students will study subjects such as:

  • Evidence evaluation
  • Healthcare informatics
  • Data management

Students will leave this program with an essential sense of research, skills in technology, and leadership strategies lending to success in the clinical field.  Graduates with this online nursing master’s are prepared for clinician roles, advocacy and education, management, and more.  Explore a unique curriculum built with the input of industry professionals, provided to the working adult in a flexible academic format with University of Iowa online.

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Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Iowa is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • This program requires a campus visit for orientation and capstone defense.