The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education prepares registered nurses to become effective educators and leaders in academic and clinical settings. Designed for nurses with a passion for teaching and addressing the critical and growing shortage of nurse faculty, students will explore teaching and learning strategies, curriculum design, effective assessment, and quality program evaluation. The program prepares nurse educators to lead and adapt innovative educational methods to meet the needs of communities and populations. To learn more about becoming a nurse educator, please contact Dr. Kelley Noll at kmv0011@auburn.edu.

The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Program at Auburn University College of Nursing prepares registered nurses for advanced specialty practice in roles aligned with national professional standards. Graduates are prepared to integrate advanced nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes across diverse populations and care settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to sit for the national Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. The MSN FNP Program is delivered primarily online and incorporates intentional on-campus intensives designed to support clinical skill development, competency assessment, and professional role formation. These experiences foster meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and peers while encouraging engagement with the Auburn University academic and professional community.To learn more about becoming a family nurse practitioner, please contact Dr. Joy Debellis at debellis25@auburn.edu

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Students enrolled in the program are required to attend a series of on-campus intensive experiences that provide opportunities for hands-on learning, skills development, simulation activities, faculty engagement, networking with peers, and program-specific coursework that cannot be fully replicated in an online environment. Attendance at all intensive experiences is a program requirement. Students should plan accordingly and make arrangements to be present for the entirety of each scheduled intensive. The dates listed below apply to students admitted for the corresponding academic year and represent the required intensive experiences associated with the graduate nursing core curriculum. For full-time students, the core intensives occur during the first year of study while completing core coursework. Students Admitted for Academic Year 2026 - 2027 • Core Intensive I: August 19-21, 2026 • Core Intensive II: January 20-22, 2027 • Core Intensive III: June 2-4, 2027 Students Admitted for Academic 2027 - 2028 • Core Intensive I: August 18-20, 2027 • Core Intensive II: January 26-28, 2028 • Core Intensive III: May 31-June 2, 2028 Students will also participate in specialty track-specific intensive experiences during their clinical coursework. Dates and requirements for specialty track intensives will be communicated by the appropriate program coordinator prior to the start of clinical courses. Additional details regarding schedules, locations, lodging recommendations, and required activities will be provided to admitted students well in advance of each intensive. Dates are established as early as possible; however, students are encouraged to monitor university communications for any updates or changes.

Applicants must have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program or approved waiver request (see College of Nursing Specific Admission and Progression below). Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. *** Applicants must have earned a minimum Nursing GPA of 3.0 (ADN, if applicable, and BSN nursing courses used to calculate nursing GPA). Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended. Applicants must have successfully completed (C or better) an undergraduate statistics course. Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. References should be qualified to judge your abilities to be successful in graduate studies. References should follow the email submission instructions. ***Please avoid selecting personal acquaintances, family members, or friends, as these individuals are not able to provide the objective, professional insight required for admissions evaluation. Selecting such individuals could negatively affect your application. Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements. Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School. Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested. All application materials should be submitted via the online application system. Materials sent directly to the College of Nursing will not be reviewed. For more information please contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu or 334-844-6769 Admission Statuses ***Students who are in the last semester of a BSN program at the time of application deadline should contact Mrs. Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu. *International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link: Graduate School International Instructions *For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.

Thank you for your interest in a Graduate Assistantship with the College of Nursing. Assistantships begin each fall semester and may be renewed annually based on satisfactory performance. Selected candidates are subject to an approved background screening before employment. Applications are due May 1st, 2027. To complete the application, click here https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etT3NUtw09xlssm. Applicants must upload a current resume that includes the number of years of nursing practice experience and the specific practice area(s) in which they have worked. Expectations - Graduate assistants are expected to: Complete work primarily on campus at the College of Nursing, with some travel to local clinical sites as needed Work approximately 13.3 hours per week Assist with instructional and clinical learning activities, including but not limited to: Laboratory instruction Simulation experiences Inpatient and community clinical teaching Interprofessional education activities In-class support Grading assistance Benefits - Graduate assistantships include  Paid tuition Monthly stipend For additional information, please refer to Guidelines for Graduate Tuition Fellowships https://graduate.auburn.edu/admissions/tuition-funding/funding/guidelines-for-graduate-tuition-fellowships.php

To be eligible for any of the nursing departmental scholarships/graduate awards or any additional federal aid, applicants to our graduate programs must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit a completed AU College of Nursing Departmental Graduate Scholarship Application by clicking the following link no later than May 1. <https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHHgFSMNaQb6Nsa>

Tuition and fees are the same for Alabama residents and out of state residents. Auburn University College of Nursing Graduate Program tuition is currently $643 per credit hour. *There are one time clinical course fees for each of the following: NURS 7110, NURS 7330, NURS 7440, NURS 7550, and NURS 7920.* The fees per clinical course will be as follows:NURS 7110: $600 one time clinical course feeNURS 7330: $600 one-time clinical course feeNURS 7440: $600 one-time clinical course feeNURS 7550: $600 one-time clinical course fee (students admitted Fall 2025 and beyond will not take NURS 7550)NURS 7920: $600 one-time clinical course feeEffective August 2027, a $450/clinical credit hour will apply for the MSN Family NP Program and MSN Nurse Educator Program. Additionally, lab fees will apply as follow: NURS 7110 = $150 NURS 7330 = $250 **Clinical and lab fees will go into effect with the Fall 2027 admits. Other fees may be incurred prior to enrollment and/or as you progress through the program such as, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, liability insurance, and course specific requirements.Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.**Please note: The Auburn University Tuition Calculator does not accurately reflect out of state tuition for distance education. Please refer to the above information for tuition and fees for the AUCON distance programs. For questions, contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu

Applications are accepted for Fall Semester Admission. Applications must be completed and submitted no later than the following deadlines:Fall Semester Admission Deadline: May 1International Applicants Deadline: February 1 – International applicants should submit all required materials no later than February 1. International applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link: International Prospective Student Instructions . For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105. To apply to the program, please click on the following link: Graduate School Application Instructions**Students admitted for the Fall 2027 semester will be required to be on-campus August 18-20, 2027 for Core Intensive I.