About the M.S. in Nursing
The online M.S. program provides transformational learning experiences including discussion
boards, group work and cross-program learning experiences. You’ll also complete a
leadership project in the final semester at a healthcare facility.
This program is for nurses aspiring to be educators or leaders in academic or health
settings. It does not lead to professional licensure. Eligibility requires a BSN and
RN licensure or eligibility.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program and the Doctor
of Nursing Practice program at the University of Wyoming Fay W. Whitney School of
Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791 or 202-887-8476.
The School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming has a lengthy history of accreditation.
Along with the minimum requirements for graduate admissions, MS program admission
requires successful completion of a college statistics course, successful completion
of a BSN degree from an accredited institution and an unencumbered RN license. For
the final semester practicum, RN licensure is needed in the state where the practicum
will take place. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen.
The GRE is NOT required for admission to the MS Program.
Online Learning at UW
The University of Wyoming presents an extensive array of fully online and hybrid programs, alongside the online M.S. in Nursing. These virtual programs are equivalent to in-person options concerning educational benchmarks and official recognition. Acknowledging the unique needs of online students, we provide a variety of academic and student resources crafted to bolster your achievements throughout your UW experience and beyond graduation.
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What Can You Do With an M.S. in Nursing?
With an M.S. in Nursing, you can take your career to the next level—whether that’s becoming a nurse educator, stepping into leadership or shaping healthcare policy. It’s a great way to grow your impact and open new doors in the nursing world!
- Nursing Educator
- Nurse Manager
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Health Policy Analyst
- Nurse Administrator
- Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Public Health Nurse
- Informatics Nurse Specialist
- Wyoming Health Council
- Laramie Reproductive Health
- Everside Health
- University of Wyoming
- Host Healthcare, Inc.
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing at the University of Wyoming is committed to maintaining the highest standards in all aspects of its academic responsibilities. We’ve created an environment where healthcare professionals not only increase their breadth of knowledge but also have the opportunity to become part of an ambitious, caring community.
Students will attend a one-time, on-campus orientation at the start of the first semester. After that, the program is fully online, offering maximum flexibility to fit your schedule.
“I’ve been most surprised about the connections I’ve made with peers in the MS program as well as instructors. ‘Surprising’ because it is an online program but often feels like we are all in a classroom together exchanging thoughts and ideas."
- Colleen Lang | M.S. in Nursing ‘19
