Master of Science in Nursing

Become a Nurse Leader with an MSN or Specialized Degree

The Master of Science in Nursing programs at PennWest California prepare nursing professionals for the advanced practice roles of administrators, leaders and educators. These 100% online graduate programs are designed for busy nurses who are looking to advance their careers without taking time away from their workplace responsibilities.

MSN: Nursing Administration and Leadership

PennWest California's 100% online MSN program in nursing administration and leadership addresses current practice and employment trends in nursing, building on theory and knowledge from bachelor-level nursing programs. Graduates of the MSN program gain a comprehensive understanding of nursing research and a foundation for doctoral study, while also completing a capstone project focused on actual workplace issues.

MSN-MBA Dual Degree

The MSN-MBA dual degree program at PennWest California enables working nurse professionals to gain a broad perspective on the business issues of concern in medical settings. Offered 100% online, the innovative MSN-MBA dual degree program can be completed more quickly and affordably than earning the two degrees separately.

MBA: Nursing Administration and Leadership

The specialized MBA in Nursing Administration and Leadership program at PennWest California allows nurse professionals to develop the business knowledge required for a wide range of positions, such as chief nurse officer or healthcare administrator. This online MBA program for nurse leaders is the first of its kind in western Pennsylvania.

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PennWest University, including Clarion, California, and Edinboro campuses, will submit a self-study and host a site visit for our accrediting body, CCNE. The site visit will be on March 29-31, 2023. This serves as formal notification of the upcoming visit and provides an opportunity for third-party comments concerning the program’s qualifications for accreditation.

CCNE must receive written third-party comments regarding programs by no later than 21 days prior (March 1, 2023) to the first day of the scheduled on-site evaluation. CCNE accepts only signed comments. CCNE shares third-party comments with members of the evaluation team before the visit, but these comments are not shared with the program at any time during the review process. During its program review, the evaluation team considers third-party comments related to the accreditation standards. All third-party comments submitted to CCNE must be written in English, consistent with CCNE's policy on the Conduct of Business.

If you would like to submit a third-party comment for a program under review, please submit to thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org.