Applications Now Open – Apply by October 1!

Florida State University’s Master of Science in Nursing is an online graduate degree that prepares students to elevate their careers in various settings, such as private practices, government agencies and institutes of higher learning. The FSU College of Nursing’s MSN program offers concentrations in two increasingly notable areas of nursing—AI Applications in Health Care and Nursing Education.

Recognizing the imperative to equip future nursing leaders with a deep understanding of emerging technologies, our MSN curriculum integrates AI, cutting-edge advancements, and entrepreneurship. The AI Applications in Health Care concentration will create a new generation of nursing professionals ready to navigate and leverage innovative skills and knowledge.

The Nursing Education concentration was created for students who want to focus on clinical education and teach future generations of health care professionals. Graduates will leave with leadership skills, communications acumen and the ability to step into developing and implementing nursing curriculum.

Career Opportunities with an MSN in AI Applications in Healthcare

A nurse with a Master’s in Nursing focusing on AI in healthcare is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between advanced nursing practice and cutting-edge technology. This specialization equips nurses to harness artificial intelligence for enhanced patient outcomes, efficiency in healthcare delivery and predictive analytics in clinical settings. 

With expertise in AI, nurses can pursue roles such as Clinical Informatics Specialist, Healthcare Data Analyst and AI Integration Consultant. Opportunities are also available in roles such as Chief Nurse Informatics Officer, Chief Nurse Digital Officer, Chief Nursing Officer ( in a healthcare AI company) and Chief Clinical AI Officer. In these roles, they support the deployment of AI tools that facilitate early diagnosis, risk assessment and personalized treatment planning. They ensure AI applications are user-friendly, clinically relevant and aligned with patient care goals. These professionals also play a pivotal role in training healthcare teams on AI systems, guiding ethical AI use and policy, and leading AI-driven initiatives to enhance quality and safety across healthcare environments. They collaborate with IT departments and tech companies to ensure that AI technologies meet healthcare standards and patient needs.

Beyond immediate job prospects, this degree provides a strong foundation for pursuing additional advanced education, such as a PhD in nursing with concentrations in digital health research, health informatics or data science in healthcare. In these advanced studies, nurses can lead research on digital health interventions, predictive analytics and AI’s impact on patient safety and care quality.

A Master’s in Nursing with an AI focus positions nurses not only as skilled practitioners but as innovators, shaping the future of digital health in clinical practice.

Our Unparalleled Program Offers:

• Expert Faculty
• Flexibility and Convenience
• Outstanding ROI
• Affordability and Accessibility

Entry Pathway

BSN to MSN

^{Our BSN to MSN program is designed to prepare students for advanced-level roles and specialty positions. Graduates can function as educators in hospitals, faculty for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs, as well as clinical faculty for BSN programs.} 

^{Flexible Learning: All courses are delivered online and asynchronously, meaning no campus visits are required.} 

^{Specialty Options: Choose between the AI Applications in Healthcare concentration or the Nursing Education concentration, each tailored to your career goals.}

^{Financial Support: We offer student financial support options, including TA opportunities, tuition waivers, and the Nurse Faculty Loan Program.}

^{Admission Requirements: The College of Nursing Admission Requirements include the following: (1) Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, (2) a minimum GPA of 3.0, and (3) an active RN license in the United States (or an active license by the end of the program's first semester).}  

^{FSU is waiving the GRE as a requirement for admission. The GRE waiver will be automatically applied to all applications.}

<sup>Application Process:

1. Apply for admission to Florida State University through The Graduate School. Application Deadline: October 1, 2025.</sup>

^{2. For non-FSU students, submit official transcripts from ALL institutions of higher education attended to the FSU Office of Admissions.}

^{3. Transcripts and RN license must be submitted by the application deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS.}

^{4. Notice of admission will be sent via email 3-4 weeks after the deadline.} 

^{Applicants who already hold an MSN degree are not eligible to apply for this program.}

The master’s degree program in nursing at Florida State University is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted. 

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