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

Tuition is Tuition for the MEPN program is $65,000 for the full programme..

Students complete a full-time, accelerated MSN programme with clinical rotations in medical facilities and simulated learning in the Experiential Learning Center. They engage in hands-on practice with patient care, medical equipment, and clinical procedures across diverse health settings. The programme prepares students to deliver patient-centered care through structured coursework and real-world clinical experiences. It leads to eligibility to sit for the NCLEX exam to become a registered nurse.

The programme requires 60 credits and includes graduate-level coursework, clinical rotations, and simulated learning. Students complete 10-week terms over five terms, with a focus on foundational nursing theory, health assessments, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

Graduates become registered nurses qualified to work in clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community health centres.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in any field. No prior nursing experience is required. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, 15-month duration. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.