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Mar 14, 2026
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2026-2027 Graduate Academic Catalog
Nursing, M.S. (MSN)
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Overview
Designed to accommodate busy professionals, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) courses are available in online format. Distance learning provides flexibility to balance graduate education with work and family responsibilities.
Accreditation
The master’s degree program in nursing at Milwaukee School of Engineering is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Vision
The MSOE School of Nursing sets the standard for excellence in preparing nurses who will impact society as expert practitioners, leaders, and scholars.
Mission
MSOE School of Nursing is the academic institution of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners who are dedicated to a holistic, team-based approach for solving complex health challenges of today and tomorrow.
Faculty
Dr. Jessica Barkimer, Dr. Stephanie Bruce, Dr. Victoria Carlson-Oehlers, Prof. Robin Gates, Prof. Anna Guerrero, Dr. Amy Ketchum, Dr. Jennifer Klug, Prof. Kari Mahlik, Dr. Bonnie Nickasch, Dr. Havilah Normington, Dr. Jane Paige, Dr. Melinda Rodriguez-Salus, Dr. Carol Sabel, Prof. Rebecca Sobanski, Dr. Heidi Wheeler
Program Goals
Within a few years of graduation, graduates of the MSN program at MSOE will be able to:
- Lead others and manage resources in complex health care systems with a sense of social and ethical responsibility
- Have the knowledge and skills desired by employers to progress in their desired career path
- Improve systems in health care to positively impact outcomes for patients, families, and communities
Student Program Outcomes
Graduates of the MSN program at MSOE will be able to:
- Lead and facilitate professional and ethical accountability incorporating advanced practice nursing strategies to enhance the humanistic principles of health
- Formulate a systems approach to analyze, design, and evaluate policies and processes including those that address issues of equity, inclusion and diversity, structural racism, and discrimination in healthcare
- Exhibit exemplary nursing practice in the role of leader, mentor, and advocate through self-reflective practice and the application of person-centered care
- Engage, lead, and manage the operations impacting the nursing workforce. Foster interprofessional teams to deliver evidenced-based, cost effective, and holistic care for diverse individuals and populations
- Synthesize current and emerging evidence to address practice gaps, determine policy, and evaluate outcomes
- Demonstrate a spirit of inquiry that promotes engagement in scholarship, mentorship, and ongoing self-reflection that culminates in professional maturity
- Collaborate across professions and with stakeholders to increase access, optimize care, and enhance equitable outcomes for affected diverse populations
- Leverage technology and informatics to address needs, gaps, and inefficiencies in administering care and addressing regulatory standards. Evaluate the use of communication technology to engage diverse patient populations to improve consumer health information literacy
School of Nursing (SON) Graduate Student Handbook
Additional policies and procedures are outlined in the SON Graduate Student Handbook. Students are oriented to this document upon admission and annually through graduation. All students are expected to comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the most current edition of the SON Graduate Student Handbook.
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Nursing, M.S. (PMHNP)
The MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program (MSN-PMHNP) has been developed for the student who has an interest in providing holistic care to clients who have a mental or behavioral health challenge. Students will integrate best practice in the care of clients, from prescribing to the implementation of psychotherapies in the treatment plan. The program is designed for students who have a BS in Nursing. It meets CCNE criteria for accreditation and the NONPF competencies. Students will complete a total of 630 practicum hours in the program and will complete the program in two years if full-time status is maintained. The PMHNP program has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation. Students who complete the degree are eligible for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) national certification examination as a PMHNP. Graduates of the program are also eligible to take the holistic nursing credentialing examination. Fall
8 lecture hours - 2 lab/practicum hours - 9 credits Spring
10 lecture hours - 0 lab/practicum hours - 10 credits Summer
6 lecture hours - 16 lab/practicum hours - 10 credits Fall
4 lecture hours - 16 lab/practicum hours - 8 credits Spring
4 lecture hours - 16 lab/practicum hours - 8 credits Program Total: 32 lecture hours - 50 lab/practicum hours - 45 credits
Nursing, MS (Nursing Informatics)
The Nursing Informatics program prepares nurse informaticists to integrate clinical expertise with cutting‑edge technology to improve quality and safety in health care. Grounded in real‑world practice, the program equips students to analyze and optimize information systems, enhance workflow efficiency, and support data‑driven decision‑making. Graduates are skilled in leveraging digital tools to strengthen patient outcomes, promote resource reduction, and meet the complex health care needs of today’s rapidly evolving environment. Fall
6 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 6 credits Spring
7 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 7 credits Summer
6 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 6 credits Fall
7 lecture hours - 16 practicum hours- 11 credits Spring
5 lecture hours - 16 lab hours - 9 credits Program Total: 31 lecture hours - 32 practicum course hours - 39 credits
Nursing, MS (Nurse Educator)
The Master of Science in Nurse Educator program propels accomplished nurses into high‑impact roles as transformative educators and leaders. Built for those ready to shape the future of nursing, this program delivers cutting‑edge training in curriculum design, evidence‑based teaching, and innovative learning technologies. Students gain the expertise to create powerful learning experiences, elevate clinical competence, and drive excellence across academic and practice environments. Through immersive practicum placements and mentorship from expert faculty, graduates emerge as confident, influential nurse educators-ready to inspire the next generation, advance educational innovation, and strengthen the quality of health care through exceptional teaching. Fall
6 lecture hours- 0 practicum-6 credits
Spring
7 lecture hours- 0 practicum- 7 credits Summer
3 lecture hours- 0 practicum-3 credits Fall
7 lecture hours - 16 lab hours - 11 credits Spring
1 lecture hour - 16 lab hours - 5 credits Program Total: 24 lecture hours - 32 practicum hours - 32 credits
Nursing, M.S. (Executive Leadership and Management)
The Executive Leadership and Management path of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from MSOE, with its unique blend of nursing and business concepts, will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in health care systems. MSOE’s MSN program is based on the fact that nurses at mid-management, executive levels and nurse entrepreneurs must have the capacity to manage financial resources, manage human capital, analyze large data sets, understand complex organizational systems, and ensure quality and safety, all through the lens of nursing practice. Fall
10 lecture hours - 0 lab hours - 10 credits Spring
8 lecture hours - 0 lab/practicum hours - 8 credits Summer
3 lecture hours - 0 lab/practicum hours - 3 credits Fall
4 lecture hours - 16 lab/practicum hours - 8 credits Spring
1 lecture hour - 16 practicum hours - 5 credits Program Total: 26 lecture hours - 32 lab/practicum hours - 34 credits
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