Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing – Advanced Practice Registered Nursing

Are you ready to advance in your career while improving the health outcomes of your patients? Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) provides cutting-edge integrated multidisciplinary training and is available online with some face-to-face requirements. Prepare to function as a change agent by bringing evidence to practice. Both the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)* concentrations offer APRN preparation, and upon successful completion of the program, you’re eligible to apply for the APRN certification examination.

Learn more about the MSN program concentrating in Nurse Education or Nurse Leadership and Management.

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Locations: Online w/ Residency
Total Credit Hours: 47
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Psychiatry (Adult, Addiction, Pediatric)
  • Mental & Behavioral Health Units
  • ​Geriatric Nurse Specialist
  • Hospital-Based Practices
  • Independent Practices

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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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:

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# 15

Best Nursing Schools in Virginia

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Ranking in The 10 Best Nursing Schools in Hampton Roads

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

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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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Michelle Schindler

MSN, '22

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

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Kandi Puder

RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2020

"Pat Robertson had a dream, and when you set foot on campus, you see what God has done."

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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."