Simmons University MSN Degrees | Online

Advance in a Field Projected to Grow 40% by 2033

Our programs will help you broaden your scope of practice and provide advanced, holistic, patient-centered care.

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Multiple Start Dates

January, May, September

12–32 Months

Program duration

Over US$1.5 Million

In scholarships awarded

US$129,480

Potential salary outcome

Join Our CCNE-Accredited Programs

Simmons’ MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The post-graduate certificate programs are pursuing initial CCNE accreditation.

Find Your Online Graduate Nursing Program

Simmons’ online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs are designed for licensed registered nurses (RNs). We also offer FNP and PMHNP post-graduate certificates for licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

  • Broaden your scope of practice and provide advanced, holistic, patient-centered care.

  • Earn your degree in as few as 24 months (full time) or 32 months (part time).

  • Graduate ready to sit for the ANCC or AANP Family Nurse Practitioner board certification exam.

  • Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).

  • In 2023, Simmons MSN-FNP graduates achieved a 97% ANCC pass rate and a 99% AANP pass rate.

  • Develop knowledge and skills in psychiatric mental health diagnosis and treatment.

  • Earn your degree in as few as 24 months (full time) or 32 months (part time).

  • Prepare to sit for the ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam to become a PMHNP-BCâ„¢.

  • Designed for RNs with a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN).

  • Earn your certificate in as few as 16 months (full time).

  • Graduate ready to sit for the ANCC or AANP Family Nurse Practitioner board certification exam.

  • Designed for current APRNs who want to pursue board certification in a different specialization.

  • Earn your certificate in as few as 16 months (full time) or 20 months (part time).

  • Graduate ready to sit for the ANCC or AANP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam.

  • Designed for current APRNs who want to pursue board certification in a different specialization.

No GRE

GRE scores not required

100+

Years of experience

Up to 756

Clinical hours

Expand Your Scope of Practice

Empowering and educating nurses since 1902, Simmons University offers online nursing programs that extend our esteemed Boston-based programs to students across the country through a dynamic, online learning platform.

Get placement support

Join us in Boston for an in-person immersion

Prepare for board certification

Connect with mentors and build relationships

Complete innovative curricula created for nurses, by nurses

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