Continue Nursing, Continue Moving Forward

At Schreiner, nursing feels personal. Our Online MSN programs were built for working nurses who balance a lot, including jobs, families, late shifts, early mornings. You can keep doing what you do best while earning a graduate degree that opens new doors. Classes stay small, professors are accessible, and the pace is practical. Courses are in seven-week terms that begin six times a year, giving you options.

Choose your track:

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): Provide primary care for patients of all ages. Learn more about our MSN-FNP program.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): Deliver evidence-based mental health care for individuals and families. Learn more about our MSN-PMHNP program.

Why Schreiner's Nursing?

For Working Nurses

Most students keep their jobs while they finish. Some courses include limited on-campus labs or simulations to strengthen clinical skills.

Affordable Costs

Tuition is $560 per credit hour. There are no extra program fees and most students use FAFSA loans or employer tuition assistance.

Individualized Attention

You’ll know your professors, and they’ll know you. They answer questions quickly and help you stay on track when life gets hectic.

Proven Results

#2 in Texas – Traditional BSN (2022 & 2024)
#3 in Texas – Online RN-to-BSN (2023)
100% first-time NCLEX pass rate (2020–2023)
Our MSN FNP Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at ccneaccreditation.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What academic background is required to apply to the MSN program?

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is currently required.

What are the application requirements for the online MSN program?

Applicants must submit/possess:
Completed Schreiner University Application:
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Application fee of $25 (paid online, over the phone, or by check)
Official final college transcripts from all previous colleges
BS nursing degree
Active RN License
3.0 or better GPA, with minimum of B in all nursing courses
1 year of nursing experience
Note: a resume and interview may be requested during the process

How long will it take me to complete the online MSN program?

You can take classes while you continue to work. Most students complete our MSN program in about 18 months with full-time study and 2.5 years with part-time study.

How many clinical hours are required in the online MSN program?

You are required to complete 750 clinical hours within the program.

Does this program qualify me to take the national certification exam?

Yes. Upon completion of Schreiner’s MSN program, you are eligible to take the FNP or PMHNP national certification exam of your choice from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Join the Schreiner Nursing Community

Whether you’re logging in from home or visiting campus, you’ll find the same support and connection that define Schreiner. Reach out, apply online, or talk with an advisor.

Have questions? Contact us:

+1-830-460-5820

Online Graduate Nursing Programs