There are multiple graduate Master of Science in Nursing program options available online and at campuses around the nation. Generally speaking, you will find two options for an MSN program:

  1. APRN: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner programs are available in multiple tracks (dozens of specialized options).
  2. MSN: Master of Science in Nursing programs are focused around multiple areas but tend to be less hands-on, or clinical, than APRN programs.

Read on to learn more about all of the different types of MSN specialty programs.

There are number of different nursing specialty programs. In most - nearly all - instances, specialized nursing degrees are at the Master's level or above. So, you will need to have or be interested in getting your Master's of Science in Nursing degree.

Below you will find a full list of all nursing specialty programs available either online or at different universities in the United States. Simply click on one of the program names to read more about that specific program and find a comprehensive list of schools that offer that program.

Full List of Nursing Specialties

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Midwife / Women’s Health / Pediatrics / Geriatrics

Geriatrics / Adult Nursing

Education / Administration / Leadership

Nursing Psychology

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) / Surgery

Data / Informatics / Legal

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Here are some of the most popular nursing programs. On each page you will find a detailed writeup of the program, specific courses, and even schools that offer that program that are currently accepting applicants.