The future of health care is waiting for you
Join Alverno's sought-after graduates impacting diverse health care settings with our advanced practice MSN APRN program. Open to all genders, our program trains health care leaders who are ready to advance in the nursing profession.
Choose from two specialty tracks where you'll cultivate transformative thinking and diagnostic reasoning, provide cutting-edge and cost-effective therapeutic interventions and master leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for national certification in your chosen specialty and state-sanctioned prescriptive authority.
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Alverno MSN Fast Facts
- Choose from two specialty tracks.
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Program length averages between 5-7 semesters, depending on specialty and your personal
schedule.
- Our flexible program format allows you to work closely with your advisor to develop a plan that meets your lifestyle with a mix of online, hybrid and in-person classes.
- Further education options include our Post-MSN Certificate Program and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
- Requirements to apply are a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a current, unencumbered RN license or be eligible for RN licensure in Wisconsin or multi-state compact.
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Choose Your Specialty Track
The FNP program will prepare you to work in the community and to care for patients across the life span, treating common acute and chronic illnesses. Working in primary care settings, FNPs provide high-quality, patient-centered health care to a broad range of consumers. You will complete 39 credits in theory and clinical practicum courses, including 750 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care settings.
The PMHNP program will prepare you to provide advanced comprehensive mental health care for individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan with psychiatric disorders. You will complete 42 credits in theory and clinical practicum courses, including 750 hours of supervised clinical practice in psychiatric and mental health care settings.
Program Outcomes
You’ll be guided by five program outcomes and required to demonstrate these abilities throughout your coursework as well as your career. You will be expected to:
- Assume leadership
- Collaborate with, coordinate and manage an interdisciplinary team
- Communicate effectively
- Integrate nursing science and learning theory
- Synthesize inquiry processes and learning approaches
Upon graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for national certification in your chosen specialty and state-sanctioned prescriptive authority.
The Alverno Difference
Alverno’s MSN program stands out by prioritizing the individual needs of each student. Our program is designed to offer maximum flexibility, allowing you to customize your learning experience to suit your lifestyle.
You'll thrive in our small classes led by dedicated faculty mentors who have deep experience in advanced practice nursing. You'll receive personalized guidance and hands-on training, gaining comprehensive skills in holistic care through interprofessional education and clinical practice hours.
Here, you’ll find an empowering, supportive environment that will equip you to advance your nursing career with confidence.
Funding Your Education
39-42 credits, depending on track | $1,000 per credit hour
Opportunities for Financial Aid
- Graduate students are eligible to apply for loans by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Make sure to select Alverno College — our federal code is 003832.
- Outside private scholarships
Tuition Reimbursement
- Your employer may provide tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
- We will work with you to develop a payment plan that fits your budget.
Email financial.aid@alverno.edu or call 414-382-6262 to discuss funding your education.
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Alverno College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
