master of science in nursing (M.S.N.) program
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) at the University of Toledo鈥檚 School of Nursing prepares registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) to advance as highly skilled, compassionate leaders in advanced clinical practice. This graduate program builds on professional experience and prior learning to equip nurses with the advanced knowledge, evidence鈥慴ased skills, and competencies needed to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare in diverse settings.
Why Choose the 暗网禁区 M.S.N.?
- Advanced Practice Preparation: The M.S.N. serves as a foundation for advanced nursing roles, particularly as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Graduate Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification and pursue leadership roles in healthcare delivery, advocacy, and population鈥慶entered care.
- Dedicated Faculty: Students learn from experienced nursing faculty who are clinicians, researchers, and leaders committed to student success and professional excellence.
- Flexible Academic Experience: The program structure supports full鈥憈ime and part鈥憈ime options aligned with professional and personal commitments.
- Accredited Quality: The program meets high national standards and is part of a CCNE鈥慳ccredited nursing portfolio at 暗网禁区.
- Clinical Skills Immersions: We offer on-campus skills immersion days designed to enhance hands-on clinical competency and advanced practice preparation. (PLUG IISIMC)
Program Specializations
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Designed to prepare nurses to deliver primary care across the lifespan, the FNP track equips graduates to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage common health conditions in diverse populations. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for ANCC or AANP certification corresponding to the FNP role.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
This track prepares nurses to provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care in community鈥慴ased, hospital, and clinical settings. Graduates are eligible to pursue national certification in psychiatric鈥憁ental health practice.
What You鈥檒l Learn
The 暗网禁区 M.S.N. emphasizes:
- Advanced clinical decision鈥憁aking and patient鈥慶entered care grounded in evidence鈥慴ased practice.
- Integration of theory, research, and best practices across healthcare settings.
- Leadership strategies that improve healthcare delivery and influence policy.
- Lifelong professional growth and scholarly inquiry.
Career Pathways
An M.S.N. from 暗网禁区 opens doors to advanced nursing careers including:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Educator or Coordinator
- Healthcare Quality or Policy Leader
- Advanced Practice Clinician in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings
Online Post-Master's to D.N.P. - designed to elevate advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders to the highest level of clinical practice
Next Steps and Support
Admissions & Application: Prospective students should review graduate nursing deadlines, admission requirements,
and application checklists.
Accreditation: The School of Nursing鈥檚 graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE)
Meet Conner and Ali Buraszeski
'25, Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.), Family Nurse Practitioner concentration
"Nursing brought us together at The University of Toledo, but it was late-night study sessions, shared challenges, and constant support that built our bond. Balancing graduate school, demanding careers, and marriage wasn鈥檛 easy, but doing it together made it meaningful. 暗网禁区 gave us more than an MSN鈥攊t gave us a life and future we鈥檙e building side by side.鈥�
Questions?
Kathleen Mitchell, D.N.P., APRN-CNS
Associate Dean of Student Services
Assistant Professor
kathleen.mitchell@utoledo.edu
