Why Pursue an MSN at Castleton?

Flexibility: Eight-week modules allow you to enroll when you're ready and complete the program at your own pace. You can earn your MSN in as few as 24 months.

Convenience: Required clinical hours can be completed in your area and sometimes even at your current job. If needed, our clinical coordinator can help you find a placement.

Professors who care: Our "Online-plus" approach means you have direct access to your professors through in-person or virtual office hours. And because of our small size and relationship-based education model, your professors will know who you are and care about your success.

Two paths to certification: Our Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) concentration qualifies you to sit for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) certification examination for CNLs. And our Nurse Educator (NE) concentration qualifies you to sit for the National League for Nursing (NLN) certification examination for either Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE-cl).

Higher earnings: Clinical nurse leader salaries average about $94,000, according to Glassdoor, compared to $84,000 yearly earnings for those who only hold a bachelor's degree.

Funding opportunities: Employers are often motivated to provide financial assistance for nurses who want to develop their skills in an MSN program. MSN students may be also eligible for graduate financial aid packages from Castleton.