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Victoria Hough
Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
vhough@gmu.edu
703-993-1961
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MSN Division Director
Shanti Chang
Associate Professor
schang13@gmu.edu
Master of Science in Nursing
Become a highly qualified primary care nurse practitioner in Mason’s Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner track. You’ll gain the necessary knowledge and skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, and populations across the health continuum. Build an evidence-based practice and integrate your learning into your everyday work.
Strong Learning Outcomes
Ranked #9 among public institutions by U.S. News and World Report, our MSN program will transform you into a well-prepared FNP with a variety of in-demand skills.
Interprofessional
Gain an interprofessional education that will prepare you to work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver the best health outcomes for all.
Clinical Experience
The MSN program entails both didactic and clinical experiences. The clinical component is a minimum of 600 hours and is required in both the in-person and fully online program.
Flexible Formats
Mason offers part– and full-time program completion, with most in-person classes taught in the afternoons and evenings. The MSN program is also offered fully online.
Certification
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Faculty
George Mason's School of Nursing faculty are not only skilled educators dedicated to their students’ success, they are also nursing professionals who make impactful contributions to their field.
Opportunities
The MSN program prepares graduates to provide primary care to clients in a variety of settings, including: health maintenance organizations, specialty clinics, public health clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and home care settings, family practice settings, and neighborhood and community clinics for the medically underserved.
Our MSN graduates are highly regarded and have historically readily found employment upon graduation. Students may also choose to continue their education towards a terminal degree with George Mason’s DNP or Nursing, PhD program.
Outcomes
The College of Public Health’s Career Advising Center is committed to providing career advising, internship, and job support for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Through a competency-based curriculum, students will develop valuable skills and expertise that allow them to excel in providing holistic care to individuals, families, and populations.
Information for International Students
The College's faculty and staff value diverse opinions, perspectives, and world views. An educational environment in which students are encouraged to explore and celebrate diversity provides a powerful foundation on which to launch successful careers in national and international health and human services organizations.
We encourage international students to apply to the Master of Science in Nursing, which requires applicants to submit an application for graduate admission to the university.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing degree at George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship programs in nursing.