Master of Science in Nursing Direct Entry

If you have a higher calling to become a nurse, now is the perfect time to change careers. Not only are nurses in high demand, but our Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing program can also help you change careers sooner.

Our accelerated MSN program lets you transition into a career in nursing in 19–21 months by leveraging your a non-nursing bachelor’s degree and a cumulative 3.0 GPA in your conferred Baccalaureate Degree. After graduating from the program and passing the NCLEX-RN® licensure exam, you’ll have the best possible preparation in place to pursue an exciting and diverse range of career opportunities.

In 1912, Marquette University acquired the Trinity Hospital Training School for Nursing and the nurses' residence. Soon after that acquisition, the nursing school became a division of higher education at Marquette and graduated 18 nursing students. At that time, Marquette was the only university in Wisconsin to offer a three-year nursing certificate. In 1936, the School of Nursing became a constituent college of Marquette University with a four-year collegiate program designed by the college's first dean, Dr. Berenice Beck.

Today, the College of Nursing is housed in Emory T. Clark Hall on the west side of the Marquette campus. The 46,000-square-foot building includes office, classroom, and laboratory space, including our Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Center for Clinical Simulation, which provides a realistic health care environment where our students can strengthen essential clinical competencies, develop sound clinical reasoning and prepare for high-risk situations.