Earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Linfield's
Master's Entry into Professional Nursing Program
Introducing Linfield University's
Master's Entry into Professional Nursing
Linfield’s new Master’s Entry into Professional Nursing (MEPN) program is currently under development and will welcome its first students in January 2023. If you have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a different field but are interested in pursuing your passion for nursing, this pre-licensure program is built for you. Earn your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) without having to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing! The program prepares you for the NCLEX exam, and after passing, you will be able to apply for your registered nurse (RN) license to become a leader in the health system in any U.S. state.
MEPN program at a glance
Six 10-week terms
Plus a two-week intensive simulation practicum
18 months
Full-time program
60-70
Total semester credits
In the MEPN program at Linfield
you will take:
Examine the role of the nurse as leader and change agent in organizational systems and the profession in the context of current issues and trends.
Sustainable Nursing Leadership
Examine the role of the nurse as leader and change agent in organizational systems and the profession in the context of current issues and trends.
Explore concepts related to the health and nursing care of communities and populations domestically and globally, including an examination of the social systems and contextual influences on the health and well-being of communities and populations.
Nursing Care of Communities and Populations
Explore concepts related to the health and nursing care of communities and populations domestically and globally, including an examination of the social systems and contextual influences on the health and well-being of communities and populations.
A two-course series covering safe and effective medication administration and understanding of pharmacology of major drug classifications. It also integrates and applies evidence-based pathophysiology and pharmacology into a holistic comprehensive assessment of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
Health Assessment, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
A two-course series covering safe and effective medication administration and understanding of pharmacology of major drug classifications. It also integrates and applies evidence-based pathophysiology and pharmacology into a holistic comprehensive assessment of diverse individuals across the lifespan.
Hands-on learning
Like the traditional and accelerated BSN programs, you will complete on-campus simulated clinical and off-campus clinical. Unique to the MEPN is a two-week intensive simulation practicum where you will:
- Apply clinical reasoning and judgment in simulated settings
- Perform clinical skills with competency and policy standards demonstrating safe, effective nursing practice
- Manage IV medications and interventions for acute care nursing to prepare for inpatient nursing clinical placements
What you can do with this degree
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Become a nurse academic
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Work as an RN in a variety of hospital or clinical settings, such as acute care, primary care or public health
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Fast track to nursing leadership roles in health care systems
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Apply for competitive admission to advanced practice programs – such as nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, certified registered nurse anesthetist – and DNP and Ph.D. programs
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Beth Woodward
Associate Director of Admission
Portland Campus, Building 1 - 188
503-883-2213
bwoodwar@linfield.edu
Associate Director of Admission
Portland Campus, Building 1 - 188
503-883-2213
bwoodwar@linfield.edu