Master of Science in Nursing
Earn Your MSN Degree at Valpo
The mission of Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professions at the undergraduate and graduate levels is to prepare critically inquiring, competent, professional nurses who embrace truth and learning and who respect Christian values while promoting health for persons in dynamic health care environments.
Nursing practice incorporates the four metaparadigm concepts: nurse, person, health, and environment. These four components are interconnected in a dynamic, ever-changing milieu.
At Valpo’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, there are several paths students can take to earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Explore these below, as well as information about the Certificate in Nursing Education. Our MSN program faculty promise rigorous instruction with plenty of support along the way.
The Master’s Degree Program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC. 20001, 202.887.6791.

Jessica Curan – Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Health Administration
“One thing I really like about the MSN program is that it’s so versatile. You can become a clinical educator at a hospital, you can become a faculty member at a university. Valpo’s master’s in nursing gives you hands-on experience that you can apply in the real world.”