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Serve as an
Instrument of Healing
Franciscan University’s hybrid Master of Science in Nursing Program focuses on nursing as a healing ministry. Rooted in the Catholic faith, our Nursing Program integrates an understanding of the dignity of the human person with the highest academic and professional standards, so you can take your career to the next level.
- Ranked 11th among Best Value Universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, 2022
- CCNE-accredited nursing program (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
- Franciscan alumni experience a 95 percent job placement rate after graduation.
High Standards. Flexible Options.
A minimum of 48 semester hours of didactic and clinical/practicum experiences are required to complete Franciscan’s MSN program. These requirements can be completed in full or part-time enrollment, and include:
- Hybrid learning: Independent learning
projects are combined with a limited number of in-person classes. - Campus resources: Gain access to Franciscan's state-of-the-art nursing learning laboratory, which includes an eight-bed skills lab and four SIM labs with nursing mannequins.
- Precepted clinical experiences: 1:1 hands-on experience sharpens your skills in hospitals
and clinics convenient to campus or your hometown location.
Nursing scholarships available
Hands-on clinical experience opportunities
Hybrid class format
Invest in Your Future
Franciscan University of Steubenville believes earning your graduate degree in nursing is a significant investment in your professional future. That’s why our admission process is quick, free, and easy.
Nursing-specific scholarships are available through our Office of Financial Aid
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Lower program cost than neighboring Pittsburgh-based programs
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Higher earning potential for practitioners with an MSN vs an RN
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The Catholic Church Tradition
Franciscan has the best nursing school in the area. I appreciate the program’s emphasis on holistic care, compassion, respect for life, faith, and accountability. I love my job, and I look forward to going to work every day.
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—Crystal Boyd ’15 MSN ’20
Discover how you can accelerate your career
with our hybrid MSN program!
Enhance Your Healing Ministry
Earn a Hybrid-Format MS in Nursing at Franciscan University of Steubenville
With an MS in nursing from Franciscan University, you'll embrace the spirituality and charisms of St. Francis of Assisi — penance, prayer, and humility — while applying critical decision-making and leadership strategies.