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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.
A BSN or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, generally takes around four years to complete, unless the student has previous credit hours or double majors and attends extra classes. A MSN or Master's of Science in Nursing can take up to five to six years to complete. An MSN lays the groundwork for the nurse to obtain specialty credentials and further their nursing career. Nursing Credential Specialties.