Further Your Nursing Skills and Make a Difference

UIW offers several ways for you to pursue master's and doctorate degrees in nursing. Unlock your future in nursing leadership with UIW's dynamic graduate nursing programs.

 
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$129,480

Median pay for Nurse Practitioners (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

100%

Nurse Practitioner Certification pass rate

10

Ranked top 10 RN programs in Texas by RegisteredNursing.org

Focused Programs: Finding the Right Pathway

Whether you currently hold a BSN or an MSN, the UIW School of Nursing offers focused programs to help you complete your education.

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Doctorate Degrees

Have a BSN or an MSN degree? Discover our focused doctorate degree programs.

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Master Degrees

Have a BSN or an RN? Discover our focused master degree programs.

I AM INTERESTED IN A MASTER DEGREE

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Doctorate Degrees

BSN to DNP Program

BSN - Doctor of Nursing Practice

The University of the Incarnate Word three-year full-time BSN to DNP track prepares students for a career as a nurse practitioner. Courses are offered in a blended learning format that provides both face-to-face and online instruction.

Choose From Two Available Concentrations:


MSN to DNP Program

MSN - Doctor of Nursing Practice

The DNP degree (course curriculum - pdf) provides a foundation for leadership development and refinement of clinical management skills for currently practicing nurses holding a Master of Science in Nursing.

Quick Facts:

  • 32 credit-hour program
  • 528 clinical hours
  • Convenient online teaching format


Master's Degrees

Master of Science in Nursing Leadership Program

Master of Science in Nursing Leadership

The MSN degree (course curriculum - pdf) is a flexible program that allows students to apply their knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare for clients at the systems level of care.

Quick Facts:

  • 31 credit-hours which can be completed in 6 semesters
  • 320 clinical hours
  • Convenient online teaching format

RN to MSN Program

RN - Master of Science in Nursing

The RN-MSN track at the University of the Incarnate Word (course curriculum - pdf) is an accelerated program designed for the academically talented registered nurse who has a desire to earn a graduate degree in nursing.

Quick Facts:

  • 31 credit-hours which can be completed in 6 semesters
  • 312 clinical hours
  • Convenient online teaching format
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“The hands-on approach in clinical's and classes really have an impact in teaching you to think critically in situations faced in the nursing field.”
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