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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Student The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) prepares students to focus their practice on the identified health needs of society, become leaders in their field through scholarship, influence the quality of patient care, manage technology and information, gain autonomy in their careers, and develop a lifelong commitment to learning.
BSN Overview and Timeframe. A BSN is a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree program in nursing. The bachelor's degree program places more emphasis on leadership, critical thinking and communication, as well as clinical experience in a non-hospital setting than the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program does.