Graduate Nursing

Learn while you Earn

Morningside University’s Nylen School of Nursing prepares professionals like you to earn your graduate degree or doctorate in nursing. Our Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs allow you to build on your existing career in the medical and nursing field while continuing to work while in our program.

Our professional faculty provide practical learning in an online environment that offers you great flexibility at a pace that works for you and your schedule. Morningside University’s graduate tuition rate is also one of the lowest in the country.

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

Program Information

There are several different tracks you can pursue in our graduate nursing program, and they are designed with you in mind. Whether you’re interested in working in all patient health care delivery settings or you want to take on a leadership role in the medical field, our classes are geared toward setting you up for a successful career in nursing.

Master of Science in Nursing tracks

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) tracks:

Certificates:

Clinical Outcomes Post-Bachelor’s Certificate
Post-Master’s Certificates

GRADUATE AND POST-LICENSURE NURSING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

To prepare advanced professional nurse leaders for mastering nursing knowledge and skills for the delivery of holistic health care and to serve as change agents addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare system to improve patient and population outcomes.

GOALS OF THE GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM

The Graduate Nursing program provides a learning environment that cultivates the development of:

Knowledge and skills essential to the advanced practice nurse
Personal and professional responsibility
Ethical and professional leadership
A commitment to lifelong learning
A foundation for mastering an advanced practice role in nursing

Accredited in all 50 states

100%

of coursework
completed online *

*With the exception that students must come to campus for a 3-day skills lab and 1-day presentation.

Why Choose Morningside’s Graduate Nursing Program?

Here at Morningside, we've designed our Graduate Nursing Program with you in mind. We have gone the extra mile to provide top-notch faculty to offer support and guidance along the way. We believe that providing practical, relevant material that you can use in your career immediately is the best way to provide exceptional value.

Pair our great material with our national recognition and one of the lowest tuition rates in the Midwest and the country and Morningside's Graduate Nursing Program makes sense.

Meet the Faculty

Jacklyn Barber

Amanda Buse

Samantha Rozeboom

Kari Varner

Brenda Wimmer

Financial Aid

Learn more about the tuition and financial aid opportunities available to students in Morningside's Graduate Nursing program.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Financial Aid

Advance your career with our affordable online graduate nursing program.

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Transcript Information

2022/2023 Calendar

View the 2022/2023 calendar for the Graduate Program in Nursing.

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Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Morningside University Nylen School of Nursing has investigated the general requirements for licensure in each state and territory. Morningside University Nylen School of Nursing baccalaureate and master’s program have full approval from the Iowa Board of Nursing. Morningside University has been approved by the state of Iowa to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. As of July 1, 2022, the BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate program meet the following state requirements outlined here. Please review the Professional Licensure Disclosure page for more information.

State Requirements for BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate Programs

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DISCLOSURE