Master of Science in Nursing
Otterbein's advantages for you:
- Part time, one course per quarter tracks available
- Courses on line or one evening per week
- Caring, competent, expert faculty
- High passage rate on certification exams
- Arrange your own clinical hours schedule with your preceptor
MSN Majors
- Nursing Service Administration (NSA)
- Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Summary of Curriculum Requirements
| Credit Hours | NSA | CNL | ANP | FNP |
| Core Nursing Hours | 13-16 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Specialty Core Hours | 8-12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Specialty Hours | 18-20 | 10 | 24-27 | 31-34 |
| Total Hours: | 42-45 | 33 | 46-50 | 53-57 |
ADN to MSN
We also offer an accelerated ADN to MSN Program for select registered nurses who hold an Associate's degree.
Distance Learning
Some MSN courses may be taken at our distance learning locations.
Admission Standards, Criteria and Procedures
The Master of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

