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Advanced Practice Nursing

Master's degree programs prepare nurses for more independent roles such as Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse-Midwife, Nurse Anesthetist, or Nurse Psychotherapist. Master’s-prepared nurses serve as expert clinicians, in faculty roles, and as specialists in geriatrics, community health, administration, nursing management, and other areas.

Most Brandeis students considering nursing would complete their undergraduate studies here, and then enter either an accelerated BSN program, or a Direct Entry Master's Program.  Master's degree-level Nursing programs are known by different names in different places - look for terms like 'direct entry' or 'advanced practice' or 'clinical nurse leader.'

• Discover Nursing: Exploring educational options in nursing
• Accelerated Nursing Programs article
• Search for accredited Nursing programs by state

• Local Programs
  • Simmons College Direct Entry Program in Advanced Nursing Practice
  • Mass General Hospital Master of Science degree in Nursing
  • Northeastern University Direct Entry Nursing Program