Cost Per Credit
$825
Earn your Master of Science in Nursing online with in-person labs and clinicals at our Wisconsin or Michigan campuses.
Our Direct Entry MSN is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in any field who feel called to change careers and make an impact. No prior nursing experience required (prerequisite coursework may apply).
At Concordia University, you’ll join a Christ-centered community that nurtures both your personal and professional growth. Our Direct Entry MSN is designed to guide career changers into nursing with confidence-combining advanced theory, hands-on labs, and supervised clinical rotations.
You’ll graduate prepared to:
With your MSN and RN licensure, you’ll be ready for a career that’s both stable and meaningful. Potential roles include:
Average RN salaries in US exceed $81,000, with strong growth opportunities nationwide.
Learn the foundations of nursing: Start with a strong base in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nursing fundamentals through engaging online coursework led by expert faculty.
Master essential clinical skills: Practice in Concordia’s simulation labs, where you’ll develop confidence in a safe, supportive environment before working with patients.
Experience real-world nursing: Step into supervised clinical rotations alongside licensed RNs—providing care, practicing assessments, and learning the daily rhythms of the nursing profession.
Grow in community and purpose: Join a Christ-centered community of peers, mentors, and faculty who are committed to your personal and professional growth. You won’t just earn a degree—you’ll discover your calling to serve.
Hands-On Training: Clinicals: Clinicals are the bridge from classroom to career. Like an internship or apprenticeship, you’ll deliver care to real patients under the guidance of experienced RNs.
At Concordia, we make this transition seamless:
By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully prepared—academically, clinically, and spiritually—to step into the workforce as a practice-ready registered nurse.
Coursework is online, complemented by hands-on clinical experiences at nearby healthcare facilities, as well as simulation and practical training on campus at CUW (Mequon, WI) or CUAA (Ann Arbor, MI).