Earn Your M.S. in Nursing (MSN)

Lead the way in Nursing through this CCNE-accredited degree program. Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing is designed for the adult learner with Registered Nurse licensure and a B.S. in Nursing. You can develop the skills you need to bring about positive and impactful change to hospital systems and academic nursing programs. You can also gain the professional proficiency necessary to teach with confidence and engage with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders. Choose an MSN concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — all presented from a Christian worldview.

  1. Discover how to assess health systems and recommend evidence-based healthcare improvements.
  2. Learn to apply ethical and responsible leadership behaviors to social, psychological and health-related situations.
  3. Examine ways to combine technical nursing know-how with people skills and business knowledge.
  4. Develop efficiencies in patient care and business processes.


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Locations: Online
Total Credit Hours: 36
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Administrator
  • Charge Nurse
  • Patient Care/Case Manager
  • Leader in Frontline Nursing
  • Advanced Practice Offerings

  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Leadership & Management

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The master’s degree program in nursing at Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

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Discover the degree program that aligns with your interests, career goals, and calling.

Ranked Among Top National Universities

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# 15

Best Nursing Schools in Virginia

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Top 10

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# 3

Ranking in The 10 Best Nursing Schools in Hampton Roads

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Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Julia DuBree

RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2018

"I chose to go back to school to help advance my career. I’ve used the knowledge, skills and abilities I’ve learned at Regent extensively. When I saw Regent’s motto, Christian Leadership to Change the World, I knew this was for me."

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Michelle Schindler

MSN, '22

"Regent offers a 25% discount for veterans, which is helping me pay for my MSN degree."

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Rahni Jenkins

MA, 2016

"One of my professors actually called me while I was in the program. That really opened up the door for me. Even though I'm doing this online, I still have a person and a face to talk to. Just having those lines of communication is awesome."