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Online Master of Science in Public Health Nursing (MS-PHN)

Apply clinical nursing expertise and population health skills in public and community health settings.

The Master of Science in Public Health Nursing (MS-PHN) program at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing prepares students for leadership positions as public health nurses in community health organizations, public health departments, visiting nurse, home care and Federal agencies. It is one of two tracks in our online Master of Science in Nursing (MS) program.

Improve health and save lives

Students learn to monitor and study health trends, identify health risk factors, develop public health and community health programs, and educate patients and communities about health topics that can improve health and save lives, with particular emphasis on underserved and marginalized populations.

One Program, Two Tracks.

Online Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSNE)

Online MS in Nursing Education prepares registered nurses to develop and deliver curriculum to nursing students and to provide direct care patient education.

Online Master of Science in Public Health Nursing (MS-PHN)

The MS-PHN prepares students to apply clinical nursing expertise and population health skills in leadership positions in public and community health settings.

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