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

The MSN program is delivered 100% online with flexible scheduling and can be completed in 20 to 40 months. It offers two specialized tracks: Nursing Education and Executive Leadership. Students engage in core courses and track-specific classes designed to build advanced practice and leadership skills. The program emphasizes practical application through real-world assignments and interactive learning.

Focus areas include Nursing Education, Executive Leadership.

The program requires completion of core courses, track-specific courses, and an MSN Capstone. Total credits are not specified on the page.

Graduates enter roles in nursing leadership and administration, nursing faculty, clinical education, healthcare policy, and care coordination.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with official transcripts in English. A completed statistics course at the 300+ level or equivalent is required. An unencumbered nursing license is also required.

100% online, flexible schedules, full-time or part-time study, typically completed in 20 to 40 months.

Beal University has campuses in Bangor and Wilton, Maine, with the Bangor campus located at 99 Farm Road. Students can choose online, hybrid, or on-campus study depending on the program. The university's offerings are designed for students seeking career-focused education through diploma, associate, bachelor's, and master's pathways.

Academic options span seven fields of study: addiction counseling and mental health, business, cannabis, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and welding. Programs include clinical mental health, business administration, public administration, medicinal plant sciences, cybersecurity, biomedical science, public health, healthcare administration, and several nursing qualifications. Welding Technology is available on campus, while practical nursing, nursing associate, and bachelor's nursing programs combine online and on-campus study. Other programs are offered fully online.

Beal uses eight-week course modules within six mini semesters, allowing students to study year-round and progress through their programs continuously. The university lists 32 accelerated programs, including routes from diploma to master's level. Program lengths vary by qualification, with examples ranging from eight months for Welding Technology to 42 months for a bachelor's degree in Addiction Counseling. Students should check each program's delivery format and normal completion time, since options differ across fields. Beal also provides student, career, and academic support services, along with connections to Maine employers.