MSN-MAGELIN: Master's Graduate Entry-Level into Nursing

Visit Apply

MSN-MAGELIN Graduates Work in Clinical Areas, Leadership Roles, or They Pursue an Advanced Practice Degree in Nursing.

MSN-MAGELIN is an accelerated pre-licensure entry-level master’s degree program that is completed in four consecutive semesters.

Why Choose MSN-MAGELIN?

It offers the shortest path for college graduates who want to enter the field of nursing.
Students earn a master’s degree and are ready to enter the nursing profession as a generalist.
The courses emphasize patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, research, leadership in health care and theoretical perspectives.
Students acquire nursing skills in a state-of-the-art, high-fidelity human simulation lab and nursing learning lab.
Nursing faculty at the Mount are dedicated to your success.

Learn more by attending an info session!

Program Type:

Graduate

Program Format:

On Campus

Additional Resource:

MSN-MAGELIN Scholarships and Grants

School & Department:

School of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing

Leadership:

Susan MacPherson
DNP, RN, PNP-BC
Associate Professor, MSN-MAGELIN Program Director

susan.macpherson@msj.edu

100

Years of Preparing Healthcare leaders

In Ohio for BSN and MAGELIN
2024 NCLEX Pass Rates

100%

BSN and MSN-MAGELIN
2024 NCLEX Pass Rates

94.9%

1-Year Career Outcomes Rate

MSN-MAGELIN at a Glance

64
Credit Hours

$700
Per Credit Hour

On Campus
Learning Format

CCNE
Accredited

Now offering a part-time MSN-MAGELIN program!

The new MSN-MAGELIN part-time program is 8 semesters, 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Click to view the MSN-MAGELIN Program Models:

Current full-time program model, new full-time program model, and new part-time program model

MSN-MAGELIN at the Mount

Accreditations

Mount St. Joseph University is authorized to offer nursing degrees at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate levels in addition to nursing graduate certificates by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

The University receives its regional accreditation from:

The Higher Learning Commission
     230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
     Chicago, IL 60604
     800-621-7440

To learn more, contact: Higher Learning Commission.
Copies of the University’s accreditation can be obtained through the Office of the President.

Click here to view State Boards of Nursing Licensure Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Magelin pre-licensure programs at Mount St. Joseph University are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (Certificate of Approval)* Ohio Board of Nursing 17 South High Street Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43215-7410 614-466-3947 FAX: 614-466-0388 http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree programs in nursing (MSN-MAGELIN and post-licensure MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Mount St. Joseph are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

FAQs: MAGELIN

FAQs: MAGELIN
Frequently Asked Questions about the MAGELIN program at Mount St. Joseph University

FLYER - MAGELIN Course Equivalencies

Prerequisite courses for the MAGELIN, as well as their equivalencies at other area colleges and universities, are listed in this document.

Graduate Admission Counselor Directory

Graduate Admission Counselor Directory
Visit here to meet our team of graduate admission counselors.

Graduate Degree Employment Survey Data

2018 Statistics about employment rates of those who earned a Graduate Degree at the Mount, and places of employment.

MAGELIN Prerequisite Courses

Chart for listing required courses needed for MAGELIN program

MSJ Nursing State Licensing Information

Program Facilities

Click below to view our Nursing Skills Lab and other facilities and equipment at MSJ.

Alumni Impact: Annika Rhyan MSJ MSN-MAGELIN '22

Launch Experience

The MSJ School of Health Sciences has a legacy of training leaders in nursing professions and continues to prepare students for impactful careers in today's fast-paced society. Here, you gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to thrive and deliver compassionate care. With expert faculty, small class sizes, and strong partnerships, students graduate ready to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose.

Latest Updates

Check out our Mount St. Joseph University Nursing LinkedIn page!

Explore Further: Fact Card Graduate Tuition Program Requirements