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Make a Lasting Impact in Nursing with an MSN Degree

With North Park University’s post-licensure MSN degree program, you’ll immerse yourself in advanced nursing concepts through a flexible and in-depth curriculum developed by nurses. Our on-site, state-of-the-art simulation laboratory allows for skill development in a safe environment.

That, combined with practicums and diverse clinical experiences in the North Park MSN program, ensures you’ll graduate ready to make a difference. We provide practicum support, connecting you with experiences within your interests and expertise.

  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • We maintain a low student-to-instructor ratio so you can form lasting relationships.
  • The world-class city of Chicago shapes our intercultural community where your faith, learning, and network can grow.

Choose an MSN Degree That Matches Your Interests and Goals

North Park’s three unique MSN options allow you to tailor your education to your aspirations. Whether you’re interested in clinical or non-clinical work, our degree offers curriculum that will help you meet your goals. Explore them below.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 48
  • Duration: 32 Months

Combine online coursework with hands-on experience to gain the skills you need to become a nurse practitioner specializing in adult-gerontology care.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 52
  • Duration: 32 Months

Build confidence as a primary care provider by treating patients and developing the discernment to diagnose and refer those in need of more specialized support.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 32
  • Duration: 16 Months

Learn to respond to the needs of today’s healthcare system as you expand your knowledge to encompass a wide range of leadership and management competencies as a nurse.

Curriculum Designed for Nurses by Nurses

Our CCNE-accredited programs are led by expert nursing faculty ready to help you advance your education and improve patient care. North Park’s MSN degree features in-depth coursework, practicums, skill labs, and projects that ensure you graduate ready to take on the challenges of the modern nursing world.

C C N E Accredited

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at North Park University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Grow Your Nursing Career with an MSN

Highly educated nurses are in high demand. An MSN degree from North Park opens doors to new leadership and patient care opportunities. Our graduates pursue a wide range of careers in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and long-term care facilities.

Careers for MSN Graduates

Nursing Director $102,120 per year1

Nurse Practitioner $129,480 per year2

Medical and Health Service Manager $110,680 per year3

About North Park University

Founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st-century America. As a collaborative learning community that celebrates the richness of cultural differences, North Park welcomes individuals from all faiths. Located in Chicago, the private university is proud to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Online Learning Experience

At North Park University, we’re here for you — even when you aren’t here. Our online programs are delivered through Canvas and taught by responsive faculty, so you’ll feel supported and benefit from a convenient online learning format. If you need additional assistance, the NPU Center for Online Education help desk is here to answer your questions and keep you on track.

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Sources

  1. Payscale. Average Director, Nursing Salary. Retrieved April 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, Nurse Practitioners.” Retrieved February 6, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Medical and Health Service Managers.” Retrieved February 6, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.