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Advance Your Nursing Career with Graduate Programs at Kennesaw State University

Accredited Nursing Education in Georgia
The Wellstar School of Nursing at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a trusted provider of advanced nursing education in Georgia. All graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring academic excellence and professional credibility.

Located on KSU’s Kennesaw, Ga. campus, the Wellstar College of Health & Human Services offers graduate nursing programs that are deeply connected to Georgia’s healthcare community. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment with small class sizes, flexible online and hybrid formats, and expert faculty with real-world leadership experience.

Each program includes clinical or practicum experiences designed to build hands-on skills and expand professional networks.

MSN - Nursing Administration and Transformational Leadership

Prepare to lead in healthcare with KSU’s fully online, 40-credit MSN in Nursing - Administration. This program will equip you to take on leadership roles from the front line to the C-suite. the program includes 18 credit hours of practicum experience with a nursing leader at a Georgia-based healthcare site or in your home state.

Key Focus Areas:

• Leadership competencies aligned with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
• Healthcare finance and budgeting
• Change management and organizational strategy
• Data analysis and evidence-based decision-making
• Creating healthy work environments
• Designing high-quality care delivery systems

Program Duration:

• Full-time: Complete in 4 semesters
• Part-time: Finish in 7 semesters

MSN - Nursing Education Leadership in a Digital World

Designed for future nurse educators, the MSN - Education track prepares you to teach and lead in academic and clinical settings using modern digital tools and strategies. This program also includes simulation labs and interactive activities to enhance teaching skills and technology use.

Curriculum Highlights:

• Nursing education leadership and ethics
• Health policy and curriculum design
• Information technology in healthcare education
• Conflict resolution and resource management
• Learning strategies and best practices

Flexible Format:

• Online/hybrid classes with monthly on-campus sessions
• Full-time: Complete in 4 semesters
• Part-time: Finish in 7 semesters
  
  

Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate

Launched in January 2024, this 12-credit certificate is ideal for registered nurses with a master’s degree in nursing, DNP, or PhD who want to transition into education roles.

Program Duration:

• Complete in 2 to 4 semesters, depending on course load

KSU Has An Additional MSN Offering

The Wellstar School of Nursing also offers an MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner that will prepare you to become a primary care provider. After completing the program, you'll enjoy greater career autonomy, increased earning potential, and eligibility to sit for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. 

• Respected Reputation: KSU nursing graduates have been recruited by Georgia’s top healthcare employers for over 45 years
• Affordable Tuition: Lower cost than private and for-profit institutions
• Hands-On Learning: Practicum and simulation experiences tailored to real-world healthcare settings
• Financial Support: Many Georgia employers offer tuition reimbursement
  • Eligible for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)—loans may be partially canceled through service as a nurse educator
  • Additional scholarships may be available from KSU’s Office of Financial Aid or professional nursing or medical organizations