ELMSN Program Overview
Start a new career and become a registered nurse with an Entry-level Master of Science in Nursing (ELMSN). The Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing at Brenau University can help transition your career into health care with an Entry-level MSN.
The 75-credit program can be completed at our North Atlanta/Norcross campus. This program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to jump into a new career with a master’s degree. This program prepares you to become an RN and complete your MSN in as little as 20 months.
Why earn an ELMSN at Brenau University
Our purpose is to prepare you to become a professional nurse who is highly skilled and trained to be a leader and educator in the nursing field while making a positive impact in the lives of your patients. Brenau University offers small class sizes, innovative nursing simulation facilities, and faculty committed to mentoring you toward your goals and supporting your academic needs as you become a leader in nursing.
Career options for ELMSN graduates
With a master’s degree, you can start a career in various high-paying roles at top health care facilities in your community. Employers understand the hard work that you committed to gain your MSN, including earning your second degree. This admirable work ethic positions you for success in your nursing career as a Brenau alumnus. Career paths to consider with the ELMSN degree include working as a nursing administrator, nursing educator, and – with additional specialization – a family nurse practitioner, nurse executive or acute care nurse practitioner.
The U.S. national average salary for Nurse Administrator is $89,099 annually1.
Invest in your future with an MSN degree from Brenau.
An MSN degree helps you stand out from the crowd. A graduate-level degree shows your employer that you have an advanced knowledge base, strong work ethic and professional commitment needed for a successful career.
Curriculum sequence
The ELMSN program is designed to give you an advanced level of training for success in your future role in nursing. Please speak to an admissions specialist to confirm that you have met all prerequisites.
Semester 1 – 13 credits
NG 504/L Graduate Nurse Comprehensive Health Assessment (3)
NG 515 Advanced Professional Nursing at Brenau (2)
NG 545/L Advanced Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (5)
NG 560 Graduate Nurse Pharmacology (3)
Semester 2 – 18 credits
NG 506/C Advanced Adult Health Nursing (7)
NG 508/C Advanced Behavioral Health Nursing (5)
NG 512 Advanced Nursing Care of the Older Adult (3)
NG 525 Advanced Professional Nursing for Diverse Populations (3)
Semester 3 – 15 credits
NG 604/C Advanced Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing (5)
NG 606/C Advanced Child and Adolescent Health Nursing (5)
NG 701 Theoretical Foundations (2)
HS 771 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
Semester 4 – 14 credits
NG 707 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (3)
NG 711 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3)
NG 731 Advanced Nursing Research (3)
NG 742 Population Health for Advanced Practice Nursing (2)
NG 762 Evidence Based Practice I (3)
Semester 5 – 12 credits
NG 732/L Advanced High Acuity Nursing (4)
NG 739 Professional Seminar (2)
NG 760 Principles and Practice of Nursing Leadership and Management I (3)
NG 763 Evidence Based Practice II (3)
1 https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Nurse_Administrator/Salary