Master in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Master's)

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Students complete clinical practicum hours in diverse healthcare settings including rural clinics, urban emergency rooms, and specialized care centers. They engage in hands-on training in ambulatory care procedures and advanced patient assessment under faculty supervision. The program emphasizes real-world practice with a focus on underserved populations and preventive care. Small class sizes allow for consistent faculty mentoring and personalized academic support.

Focus areas include Family Nurse Practitioner, Rural Healthcare, Ambulatory Care, Preventive Medicine, Patient Wellness Guidance, Healthcare Policy Analysis.

The program requires 5 semesters of full-time study with a total of 48 credits. Coursework includes advanced pathophysiology, research in practice settings, and clinical procedures, culminating in an advanced nurse practicum.

Graduates pursue roles as family nurse practitioners in clinical settings such as family practice, internal medicine, women's health centers, diabetic clinics, and acute care clinics.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A current, active RN license is required. The application deadline is January 15 for the Fall entry term.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, 5 semesters (2 years). For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 69% of applicants.

Westminster’s residential campus has a community feel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Students can join events outside class, including Casino Night, Game Day tailgates, and art and resource fairs on the Commons. The campus also gives students opportunities to develop their interests, meet new people, and explore the city.

Established in 1875, Westminster organizes learning around student-centered programs, small class sizes, and individualized attention from faculty. Courses are designed to help students explore career paths and prepare for employment. A personalized support team helps students shape their academic path and build professional experience into their degree through WestX.

Students can take part in study-away experiences at no extra cost, making travel part of the Westminster experience. The university also connects academic programs with career preparation: 91% of Westminster graduates found employment within three months, according to the 2024–25 graduating student survey. In Fall 2025, every first-year student started college with a grant or scholarship. Students considering Westminster should expect a residential setting, close faculty support, and opportunities to combine academic exploration with professional preparation.