Online MSN Ranked #2 by Forbes for Nursing Education | ONU

Forbes recognized Olivet Nazarene University for its exceptional academics, flexibility and student support.
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Seth Hurd

November 4, 2024 Academics, Accolades, Nursing

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Olivet Nazarene University Nursing Education Ranked #2 by Forbes

BOURBONNAIS, IL – Olivet Nazarene University is proud to announce that its online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked #2 in the nation by Forbes Advisor. In their 2024 rankings of the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Education, Forbes recognized Olivet Nazarene University for its exceptional academics, flexibility and student support.

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Olivet Nazarene University’s MSN program allows registered nurses to advance their careers and become nurse educators. Offered fully online, the program provides maximum flexibility for working nursing professionals to balance their education with work and family commitments. Students gain advanced nursing knowledge and develop essential teaching skills to educate the next generation of nurses.

Comprehensive Family Nurse Practitioner Training to Prepare for Certification

The Olivet MSN-FNP is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor’s degree who want to further their career as a nurse practitioner. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the national FNP certification examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

Why Choose Olivet’s MSN-FNP Program?

“On behalf of the entire ONU School of Nursing, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the top online MSN Education programs in the country,” said Dr. Tiffany Greer, Associate Dean for Olivet’s School of Nursing. “Our dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum and strong partnerships enable us to provide high-quality education for those studying Nursing Education, as well as  Leadership and Family Nurse Practitioner roles. We are proud of all our graduates who go on to excel as nurse educators and leaders in the profession.”

The Forbes ranking methodology considered several factors, including academic quality, faculty credentials, student engagement and graduate outcomes. Olivet Nazarene University stood out for its:

  • Experienced faculty actively working in nursing and education
  • Hands-on teaching practical and clinical experiences
  • 100% certification exam pass rates and graduate employment rates
  • Robust online learning platform and student support services

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Advance Your Nursing Career with an Online Master’s in Nursing

Olivet Nazarene’s MSN program offers three tracks: Nursing Education, Transformational Leadership, and Family Nurse Practitioner. These programs can be completed in as few as 15 months. Graduates are prepared for nurse educator roles in academic and clinical settings as well as advanced leadership positions.

For more information about Olivet Nazarene University’s MSN program, please visit Olivet.edu.

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Seth Hurd

Seth Hurd (’06/’08 MOL/’12 M. Hist) is the founder of Manx Solutions. He lives in St. Louis, MO with his wife Amanda, and daughters Ava and Emery.

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