The M.S. program is not accepting applications for new students. New students interested in a career as a nurse practitioner or in nurse leadership should explore the B.S. to D.N.P. program or contact VCU Nursing admissions at (804) 827-0046 or VCU_Nurse@vcu.edu.
The information on this page is for current students in the M.S. program only.
M.S. in Nursing
Two-year full-time or three-year part-time
The M.S. program prepares graduates for advanced practice competencies as a nurse practitioner or nurse leader. Graduates earn an M.S. in nursing in one of four concentrations.
Students will synthesize knowledge and theories from nursing and related sciences to improve health outcomes, learn prevention and population health concepts, develop leadership skills to foster interprofessional collaboration and learn methods to integrate evidence into practice in their advanced practice concentration.
Concentrations
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The M.S. in nursing with a concentration in adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills for clinical practice to provide direct acute care to the entire spectrum of adults including young adults, adults and older adults.
Degree details and financial information for the AGACNP concentration
Family Nurse Practitioner
The M.S. in nursing with a concentration in family nurse practitioner (FNP) prepares students with the knowledge and skills to provide primary care services including wellness/preventative, episodic and chronic care to children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and postpartum women, and older adults.
Degree details and financial information for the FNP concentration
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
The M.S. in nursing with a concentration in psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner concentration (PMHNP) prepares students to provide primary mental health care to individuals, families or populations across the life span in a wide range of settings.
Degree details and financial information for the PMHNP concentration
Nursing Leadership and Organizational Science
The M.S. in nursing with a concentration in nursing leadership and organizational science (NLOS) prepares nurses for leadership and management roles in health care settings.
Degree details and financial information for the NLOS concentration
