WELCOME to the web site for the exciting new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program at College of Saint Mary! 

  

This MSN degree will prepare YOU to TEACH in a variety of healthcare settings: 

  

School of Nursing:  YOUR goal might be to teach in a school of nursing, in a clinical area, classroom, or both. 

  

Patient Education:  If YOU prefer to focus on patient education, there are many populations and opportunities to teach in hospitals and in community settings. 

 

Staff Development:  There is an ever-expanding need for new knowledge and skills for practitioners of nursing and other healthcare professionals.  YOU can lead the way in teaching new advances in technology and in new diagnoses and treatment of health conditions. 

  

Continuing Education:  Nurses and other healthcare professionals maintain their abilities to provide effective health care through continuing education, that YOU could plan and teach. 

  

The nursing faculty and myself are committed to making it possible for you to reach your goal of obtaining your MSN with a major in Education. 

  

It is important that the process of your journey in professional learning is relevant to you, takes place in an environment of support, and where your professional experiences are respected.  You will have an opportunity to personalize your program of study to meet your goals through creative partnerships with faculty, scholarly projects and experiences in healthcare settings. 

  

The MSN degree can be completed on a part-time basis or full-time in four semesters.  The program is offered in a hybrid format, meeting approximately six times per semester with web-based enhancements. 

  

I sincerely look forward to meeting you and hearing from you.  Best wishes to you as you seek a new exciting journey in obtaining your MSN! 

  

  

Patricia J. Morin, R.N., Ph.D.  

Director, Master of Science in Nursing Program