Earn Your MSN in as few as 20 months
The Murray MEPN program provides the advanced education and clinical training you need to earn your MSN degree, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and step confidently into the nursing profession. Through a blend of online coursework, simulation labs, and hands-on clinical experience, you’ll gain the experience to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care in diverse healthcare settings. Graduates of the Murray MEPN program are prepared to:
The following steps reflect the high-level requirements students complete when applying to the MEPN program in Murray.
For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
The MEPN program at Eagle Gate College in Murray is designed to help you build a strong foundation for advanced nursing practice and leadership. Through a combination of academic rigor and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the skills to improve patient outcomes, lead healthcare teams, and drive positive change across the healthcare system. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue roles such as nurse administrators, clinical nurse leaders, and health policy specialists.
Core nursing subjects
At Eagle Gate College in Murray, Utah, MEPN students have access to dedicated learning environments designed to support success in an accelerated, master’s-level nursing pathway. These campus amenities foster a focused and supportive atmosphere where students build essential clinical skills, strengthen decision-making abilities, and gain the confidence and professional readiness to succeed as registered nurses and grow into advanced practice opportunities.
The Murray campus features dedicated nursing SIM and skills labs designed to replicate real healthcare environments. MEPN students practice core nursing procedures in structured, hands-on settings using industry-standard equipment and patient-care stations that mirror hospital layouts. Labs are equipped with adult and pediatric mannequins, IV poles, enteral feeding pumps, blood pressure cuffs, scales, medication carts, and other essential clinical tools. These environments help students develop technical proficiency, clinical judgment, and confidence before and alongside their supervised clinical experiences.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is integrated into the MEPN program as an immersive learning tool. VR simulations allow students to engage in realistic patient-care scenarios, perform assessments, administer medications, and strengthen clinical decision-making and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment. This advanced training enhances readiness for real-world clinical practice.
In addition to clinical training areas, the Murray campus provides supportive academic spaces, including a Learning Resource Center, collaboration rooms for group study, and student lounge areas. These environments are designed to promote focused learning, peer connection, and academic success throughout the MEPN program.
Eagle Gate College in Murray, Utah, is conveniently located off I-15 at Exit 300 (5300 S), near the center of the Salt Lake Valley. This prime location offers an easy commute for students across Salt Lake County and quick access to downtown Salt Lake City, only a short drive north. Outside the classroom, you can explore the city’s vibrant restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions or head east to the Cottonwood Canyons, home to scenic trails, breathtaking mountain views, and world-class ski resorts like Brighton and Snowbird. It’s a location that perfectly balances professional opportunity and Utah’s natural beauty.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
*Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program (accessed on 1/8/2026).
