Graduate Nursing Program

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Nursing Master’s Degree Program Overview
Newly Redesigned Graduate Nursing Program - now hybrid delivery

T he graduate nursing program at Franciscan University of Steubenville is rooted in the Catholic faith and offers a flexible experience where you can earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or post-master’s certificate as a family nurse practitioner. There are several course options that can be tailored the meet your needs. You can enroll full-time or part-time and complete your clinical hours near campus or in your hometown.

For more information about meeting the educational requirements for licensure in states other than Ohio please see the professional licensure disclosures.

Teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church

With a focus on caring for patients throughout the lifespan, the accredited MSN degree program at Franciscan University embraces the spirituality and charisms of the Catholic Saint Francis of Assisi: penance, prayer, poverty, and humility. Striving to integrate the core Catholic Franciscan values into all course work, the accredited master’s in nursing degree program is centered on nursing as a healing ministry, which means caring for the health of a person in his or her environment.

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Nursing Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the post graduate APRN certificate program at Franciscan University all are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. All comments to be directed to ccneaccreditation.org or to:

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
AACN
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791

Program Evaluation

The undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs are evaluated through a number of indicators, including pass rates on licensure and certification exams, graduation rates, retention rates, and employment rates. Please see the following link for data on these program outcomes indicators.

Graduate Nursing Faculty

Dr. Diann Schmitt

Assistant Professor
MSN Faculty

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