Master of Nursing Science
WELCOME
Welcome to the College of Nursing MNSc website! The program leading to the Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Master of Nursing Science program prepares nurses as advanced practice registered nurse in the role of a nurse practitioner or administrator. The MNSc program provides a foundation for doctoral study. The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is accountable to society in one of six population foci that include family/individuals across the lifespan, adult gerontology, neonatal (not offered), pediatrics, women’s health/gender related and psychiatric mental health.
WHAT YOU LEARN
The advanced practice registered nurse is prepared to (a) provide and manage care of individuals, families, groups, and/or communities; (b) participate in the development and implementation of health care systems that are accessible and responsive to the consumer; (c) use and collaborate in research; (d) develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs; and (e) provide leadership in the profession, the health care sector, and society as a whole.
Graduates are eligible to sit for certification from the following certification bodies:
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
- National Certification Organization (NCC)
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The College of Nursing (CON) will gradually reduce the number of students admitted to the Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) nurse practitioner specialties beginning in the fall of 2017. Other MNSc level nurse practitioner specialties will continue to admit for spring semester start. After spring 2019, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP will only be available at the DNP level.
The Nursing Administration Master’s specialty will continue to admit in the fall and spring semesters. The MNSc Nursing Administration specialty application deadlines will be February 1st (for fall admission) and September 1st (for spring admission) each year. Students who choose Nursing Administration are not eligible to complete the nurse practitioner focused Post-BSN to DNP program.
Master of Nursing Science Program
| Masters Specialty (Fall Start) | Application Deadline Extended | Fall (August) Start |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | March 1st | Classes for new master's students begin each August |
| Masters Specialty (Spring Start) | Application Deadline | Spring (January) Start |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | September 1st | Classes for new master's students begin each January |
| Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | September 1st | Last Admission to MNSc will be Spring 2021 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | September 1st | Last Admission to MNSc will be Spring 2021 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | September 1st | Last Admission to MNSc will be Spring 2021 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care | September 1st | Last Admission to MNSc will be Spring 2021 |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care^ | September 1st | Last Admission to MNSc will be Spring 2021 |
| Post-Masters Completion | Application Deadline | Program Start |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | February 1st- Fall September 1st - Spring | Fall and Spring start |
| Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | February 1st- Fall September 1st - Spring | Fall and Spring start |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | September 1st | Spring only start |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care | February 1st- Fall September 1st - Spring | Fall and Spring start |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Acute Care^ | February 1st- Fall September 1st - Spring | Fall and Spring start |
Note: Students in the MNSc
* The last admission to the master’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP specialty is Spring 2019. Thereafter the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Specialty will be offered in the DNP only.
* Admission to the master’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care specialty will be for spring start only.
*Post-master’s completion- Master’s degree in Nursing (and already an APRN) Obtaining a second certification in a nurse practitioner specialty area but not another degree. A degree or certificate will not be obtained.
Not sure about which specialty you are interested in? Check out info and videos about each of our specialties at the button below.
Contact:
Donna Gullette, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FAANP
Professor, College of Nursing
Associate Dean for Practice
Director of MNSc Programs
Office 501 526-7801
Email: DGullette@uams.edu