Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing program

Why enroll in Linfield University’s MEPN program?

Expedite your Success — study in an accelerated MSN program

As an ambitious student and working professional, your time is precious. That’s why we designed this nursing program to incorporate a full-time, accelerated pace so you can enrich your clinical knowledge without putting your life and career on hold. You can complete the MEPN program in five terms (15 months), beginning in January and ending your studies the following March. You take graduate courses in 10-week terms, ensuring you receive comprehensive training while also saving you time.

Strengthen your skills through clinical experiences

At Linfield, we believe there’s no substitute for hands-on knowledge. In the MEPN program, you participate in simulated learning exercises in our state-of-the-art Experiential Learning Center (ELC), where you familiarize yourself with equipment, technologies and core procedures.

You also embark on clinical rotations in medical facilities to put theory into practice, work with patients and forge professional connections with established health care workers. These essential learning opportunities spur new career development and sharpen your competencies in providing quality patient-centered care.

Sit for the NCLEX and become an RN

Upon successful completion of the program, you receive a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and become eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), which is required to become a registered nurse.

Your advanced training prepares you to evaluate and leverage research and evidence-based practice to improve care coordination across settings, innovate and implement quality improvement processes, and provide leadership that supports holistic patient care and efficiency in a rapidly growing field.

Study in a nationally recognized CCNE-accredited program

The Linfield University baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

With this well-respected accreditation, the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing strives to maintain and continually improve our nursing education. Driven by our seasoned faculty and our commitment to innovations and social justice, our nursing programs deliver top-quality training, ensuring you graduate positioned to excel in the workforce.

MSN program curriculum

As a prelicensure nursing program, the entry-level MSN curriculum delivers the foundational knowledge needed to become a registered nurse and advances your expertise and clinical skills.

Your coursework begins with studying the foundational nursing theory and receiving essential training in health assessments, pathophysiology and pharmacology. As you progress through the MEPN program, you tackle more advanced topics, including managing acute and chronic health conditions, caring for children and families across different life transitions, coordinating care in crisis situations and more.

Along with well-rounded clinical knowledge, our program instills a strong leadership focus to support your clinical judgment and your ability to manage health care teams. The thorough training you receive helps you promote health equity, improve patient and population health outcomes, and provide leadership within complex health care systems.

Review Linfield’s MEPN program course requirements.

What you can do with an MSN degree

Transitioning to a nursing career is a major change, but it offers unparalleled employment opportunities, professional growth and earning potential. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 6% increase in employment rates for registered nurses through 2032, which translates into an estimated 193,100 new job openings each year.

As the health care industry grows and becomes more complex, there is an increasing demand for competent nurses to take on high-level roles to not only provide excellent care to patients but also ensure a heightened level of efficiency. Equipped with an MSN degree, you build clinical expertise and gain strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

You can pursue advanced positions, such as a nursing director or nursing manager, and boost your annual income. As reported by PayScale, MSN-educated nurses earn an average yearly salary of $104,000, which is more than double the BLS’ reported national average of $48,060.

Tuition and financial aid

Don’t let the cost keep you from earning your master’s in nursing and reaching your professional goals. Linfield University’s Office of Financial Aid helps you invest in your future by providing financial aid assistance and connecting you to valuable resources.

Learn more about the MEPN program’s tuition rates and cost of attendance.