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Limited-Time Offer: Apply for Free to USD’s MSN-NL Program
Start advancing your nursing career with USD’s MSN in Nursing Leadership program. This program is ideal for nurses at all levels of management, particularly those with strong leadership and critical-thinking skills who aspire to advance into higher-level administrative or executive roles within healthcare.
Here’s how to apply for free:
- Fill out the form above to receive your unique promo code by email.
- Register on the USD application portal.
- Complete your application.
- Enter your promo code on the payment screen to waive the fee.
- Take the next step toward advancing your career!
Note: Your code is exclusive to you and will expire in 30 days.
**Applying to the program does not mean you are obligated to enroll if accepted.
Program Snapshot
Application Deadline
August 1
Program Length
20 Months
Total Units
36
Format
Online
Why Choose USD’s MSN-NL Program?
- Flexible online format: Fully asynchronous courses are designed to fit the schedules of busy nurses.. Students also benefit from faculty mentorship and a wealth of online learning resources.
- Cutting-edge curriculum: This program offers a focused and relevant learning experience for those aspiring to leadership and management roles in nursing. Students will gain expertise in healthcare system operations, master the art of leading and managing teams, and cultivate a strong professional identity.
- Customized clinical practicum experience: During the last semester, students will complete their final capstone clinical practicum in a systems-based practice course, which will encompass all competency-based learning materials and activities throughout the program.
Why Choose the University of San Diego?
Academic excellence, top-ranked university
Offered through USD’s prestigious Hahn School of Nursing, which was established in 1973, the MSN-NL program features a practical, career-focused curriculum designed to prepare knowledgeable, experienced nursing professionals.
Specialty tracks available to deepen your expertise
MSN-NL students can choose a specialty track in either Nursing Education or Informatics, completed through an additional 9–10 units of coursework over two extra terms.
Distinguished faculty with real-world experience
Our faculty come from varied backgrounds, with expertise in areas such as healthcare informatics, nursing education, patient care management, surgical and pediatric care, bedside nursing and clinical practice.