Homepage
Home / Programs / Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Entry into Nursing Program

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Entry into Nursing Program

Need your questions answered?


OVERVIEW

Jumpstart Your Career

Students with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who want to pursue a nursing career can enroll in a full-time graduate program to earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Unlike traditional  programs, the MSN Entry into Nursing program emphasizes leadership, global impact, quality and safety, and evidence-based interprofessional education. You will learn from a framework that integrates the humanities, public health, genetics, and physical and organizational sciences into nursing practice.

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Ranked No. 1 for DNP, No. 2 for Master’s in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Graduates will receive enhanced bedside nursing education and training and the necessary tools to advance into a leadership role or continue toward a doctoral degree. They will be prepared to take the nursing licensure exam (NCLEX) and be licensed as an RN. Students will have opportunities to explore their areas of interest, including global health, research, quality and safety, and practice in many specialty areas.

“We’re trying to prepare practice-ready nurses for as many diverse nursing roles as possible.”
Robert Atkins
Robert Atkins, PhD, RN, FAAN

Program Details

  • 5 semesters
  • In-Person
  • Full-Time
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition Cost: $1,995 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.


Upcoming Application Deadlines

Fall entry: Nov 1, Jan 15
Spring entry: Jul 1, Oct 1

INside, OUTside

The future of nursing is IN homes and schools, OUTpatient settings and INpatient acute care. At the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, we’re empowering nurses to meet patients where they are, advance health equity across settings, and champion the shift toward whole-person, community-based care.

Inside the Outside Track

Students in this track are the first in the nation to become nurses through clinicals that take place entirely outside of the hospital setting. A small number of students interested in community health gain hands-on experience in outpatient settings like community-based health centers, senior living facilities, and work one on one with preceptors to provide access to primary and preventive care.. This approach prepares students for diverse roles outside of hospital settings. Community partners value these graduates, who are ready for outpatient roles prioritizing holistic, patient-centered care.

MSN Entry profile based on Fall 23 cohort

30%

 Underrepresented Minority

MSN Entry profile based on Fall 23 cohort. 83% Female, 16% Male, 1% Other.

83% Female/16% Male/1% Other

29%

First Generation

20

Countries Represented

29

States Represented

25

Average Age

90%

Received Scholarship Support

Curriculum

  • Professionalism for Nursing in Health Care (3)

  • Foundations of Nursing Practice (3)

  • Integrated Clinical Management: Common Health Alterations (4)

  • Health Assessment I (3)

  • Pathophysiology I (3)

  • Community Outreach to Underserved Communities in Urban Baltimore (1)

  • Integrated Clinical Management: Chronic Health Alterations (4)

  • Pharmacology (3)

  • Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • Promoting Health in Older Adults (3)

  • Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan (2)*

    *This course is offered in Fall semester for cohorts that begin in Spring.

  • Integrated Clinical Management: Complex Health Alterations (4)

  • Leadership for Professional Nursing (3)

  • Psychiatric Mental Health (3)

  • The Research Process and its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (3)

  • Nursing the Childbearing Family (4)

  • Child Health (4)

  • Population and Public Health Nursing (4)

  • Philosophical, Theoretical and Ethical Perspectives of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)

  • Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice (3)

  • Integrated Clinical Management: Synthesis Practicum (6)

  • Nursing Specialty Elective(s) (at least 3 credits)

* Transfer Credits from the JHSON MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program to the DNP Advanced Practice Track can vary based on current curriculum & start date.

“My personal ambition of doing more than what is expected leads me to pursue a program that encourages its future nurses to challenge themselves in providing the highest quality of care on a global level.”
Kash Calderon
Kash Calderon

Engage with Us

Join us soon for a tour, on-campus event or a virtual visit.

Request Information

Speak with Admissions to learn more about our programs.

Virtual Info Sessions

See recordings of some of our recent virtual info sessions.

Tuition & Other Costs

Financial aid

Scholarships & Grants: Grants are awards based on financial need that do not have to be repaid. Many students also benefit from scholarships and awards based on merit. Learn more.

Loans: Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs. Learn more.

Employment: Many students locate part-time employment to help pay education expenses. Numerous positions are available on campus and within various community based organizations. These jobs provide students with opportunities to gain practical work experience. Most positions are funded through the Federal Work-Study Program. Learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

With your MSN degree in hand, you will be able to sit for the NCLEX.  Once you obtain your RN licensure, you can continue your studies in advanced nursing practice or begin employment as a RN.

Many leadership and teaching roles within healthcare require at least a master’s degree in nursing in addition to an RN license. The masters-level education gained from this program will enable you to access these expanded nursing roles more quickly compared to earning a baccalaureate degree. You will also be academically prepared to pursue an advanced nursing degree (e.g., NP, DNP, CRNA) or nursing research degree (PhD).

No. This program is accelerated and requires a full time, on-site commitment.

GRE scores are accepted but not required for the MSN (Entry into Nursing) Program.

Students become eligible to take the NCLEX after they complete their selected program in its entirety.

The JHUSON offers two doctoral programs for those interested in continuing their nursing education.

• The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program prepares nurse scholars to develop and conduct scientific research that advances nursing practice, healthcare, and health. The PhD Program will accept up to 15 credits to be transferred into the PhD program directly from the JHUSON MSN Entry into Nursing program.

• The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses at the highest level of professional nursing practice for advanced roles as clinical and healthcare policy leaders. The DNP Program will accept up to three courses to be transferred into the DNP Advanced Practice Track directly from the JHUSON MSN Entry into Nursing program.

Current clinical sites include locations in Baltimore city and within a 60-mile radius from the school.  .

You will be assigned a clinical placement for your first clinical course. You may be able to provide input on preferred sites in subsequent semesters; however, we cannot guarantee preferred site placement. 

All students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their assigned clinical sites. Some clinical sites are not served by public transportation and are located within a 60-mile radius of the school. 

IWe recommend but do not require that prerequisites be completed within the last five years.  

No. Prerequisites do not need to be completed by the time you apply but must be completed by the time the program starts.  

The Admissions Committee can accept an applicant who still has courses pending on the condition that they complete all pending courses with a B- or better. 

U.S. immigration regulations require that students needing an F-1 visa must successfully fulfill all prerequisites before an I-20 can be issued.   To allow sufficient time to complete all the steps in the visa process, students must submit an official transcript or official course by course evaluation with final grades (B- or higher) for all prerequisite courses to the Office of Admissions at least 3 months prior to the beginning of the term in which they wish to begin studies (October for spring term; May for fall term).

Similar to an in-person interview, you’ll be asked 3 questions, one from each of three main themes: Motivation, Teamwork, and Cultural Humility. You’ll have 60 seconds of prep time after being asked the question, and 90 seconds to respond.  

You must complete the video interview in one sitting on a day and at a time convenient to you. It will take about 20 minutes to complete.  

We appreciate and value your natural, authentic, honest responses. Feel free to check out our Admissions Workshops webpage for additional tips for submitting your application.

Need your questions answered?