Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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20-52
Total Credits
7 or 14 Weeks
Class Length
Multiple
Start Dates per Year
Improve patient outcomes, expand resources, and build your career.
As clinical care providers, nurse leaders and educators, and patient advocates, nurse practitioners play a critical role in the health system. Their contributions to direct care, improved patient outcomes, research, and policy development are invaluable to the health and wellbeing of the greater population.
Pursuing this advanced degree offers registered nurses the knowledge and credentials to pursue top-level roles—to practice with autonomy, to lead and manage personnel, or to teach future nurses at the university level.
Accreditations and Awards
Rivier University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Rivier University’s ASN, BSN, MSN, Post Master’s Certificates, and DNP programs located in Nashua, NH are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.
Our online MSN Nurse Practitioner programs have been ranked #6 in the nation based on factors including the diversity of programs offered, accreditation status, faculty experience, tuition and fees, and graduation/completion rate.
Pursue your
dream job.
Career Opportunities
- Family nurse practitioners
- Adult-gerontology nurse practitioners
- Primary care nurse practitioners
- Health services managers
- Nurse administrators
- Nurse educators
- Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners
$125,900 Median Salary
The median annual salary for nurse practitioners in 20221. Salaries vary by specialty, years of experience, and the state in which you work.
Rivier’s Program Works For You
Affordable
Earn a competitive degree at a competitive price.
Personal
Small class sizes and hands-on experience provide the skills necessary for success.
Flexible
Start when you want with rolling admission and three term starts annually.
Dynamic
Obtain a quality education from a university with more than 90 years of experience. Learn from faculty who are industry experts and expand your professional network.
About Rivier University
Rivier University is a Catholic institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides a transformative and supportive educational experience.
Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, just over the Massachusetts border, the University is easily accessible to residents of both states.
Rivier is dedicated to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our graduates excel professionally, academically, and in service to their communities.
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