Master of Science in Nursing Program | Murray, Utah

The Master of Science in Nursing Program at Murray

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in Murray, Utah will enable you to advance your nursing career to the next level. Earning your MSN degree will equip you with the skills and training to pursue more specialized, higher-paying roles within the healthcare industry.

At Eagle Gate College – Murray, we offer two different specialty tracks for our MSN program: Administration/Leadership and Nursing Education. Students who complete the first year of their MSN program can choose between these two tracks. Each track includes virtual classes, six specialty courses, and 90-practicum hours. Best of all, you can earn your Master’s degree in Nursing in as little as two years.

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What You’ll Learn

Upon completing your first year of studies, the Murray MSN program offers two specialty tracks:

Administration and Leadership Track

This MSN track prepares graduates for nursing administration and leadership roles. The curriculum of this track focuses primarily on research and analysis and optimizing your critical thinking skills. If you’re a leader and have dreams of leading a medical team one day, this is the Master’s degree for you.

Nursing Education Track

If you aspire to work in higher education and helping future generations of nurses reach their goals, you should consider the nursing education track. The courses for this nursing program will prepare you to teach in various settings and equip you with the knowledge and skills to be an outstanding educator.

Nursing Quality Management Specialty Track

This MSN track prepares you for roles in healthcare quality management. The curriculum includes courses that prepare you to address patient care quality and risk management issues using analytic skills in research and the Six Sigma Lean approach. Nurses with expertise in continuous quality improvement address patient care quality and risk management issues using analytic skills in research and best practices in process improvement strategies.

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Master’s in Nursing Admissions Requirements at Murray

If you think our program might be right for you, please review the steps that must be taken to enroll at the Murray Campus:

1 Meet for career planning

2 Complete admissions
interview

3 Send proof of high school
education or equivalent

4 Take the assessment
exam

5 Fill out the admissions
applications

6 Complete the enrollment
agreement

Career-Driven MSN Curriculum

Earning your MSN degree will allow you to specialize in the area of nursing & healthcare that interests you the most. For example, MSN graduates who enjoy supporting families through childbirth and prenatal care can become a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). If you prefer to teach, however, earning your MSN can also prepare you for a career in higher education.

Eagle Gate graduates from Murray are trained in the following areas:

Implementation of evidence-based practices
Critical decision-making skills
Administration of patient-centered care
Population health
Organization and systems leadership
Informatics
Healthcare technologies
Interprofessional collaboration
Self-directed lifelong learning

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My favorite part of Eagle Gate College was their flexible online and on campus schedule. And the clinicals were awesome! - Megan P., 2019 Graduate

The Murray Campus

The Eagle Gate College campus in Murray is located just south of downtown Salt Lake City. Murray is located near the center of the Salt Lake Valley, which offers a variety of employment options for MSN trained nurses. In fact, the Intermountain Medical Center is only a five-minute drive north of campus, giving our students access to one of Utah’s premier healthcare employers.

Financial Aid

Earning your MSN can be a costly endeavor, but Eagle Gate College offers several financial aid options to help you pay for your education. Our experienced admissions representatives are willing to answer all your questions regarding financial aid and the program in general. If you decide to apply for a loan, they can also be there to walk you through each step of the process.

Smaller Class Sizes

At Murray, our MSN program class sizes are capped to ensure our students receive the best instruction possible. Smaller class sizes give our instructors the unique ability to provide one-on-one support to each of our students, resulting in a much more fulfilling and intimate educational experience.

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I chose Eagle Gate College because of the small class sizes, I got a lot of personal attention. I also made so many friends in my program and consider them my family! - Meghan W., 2019 Graduate

Campus Location

The Eagle Gate campus in Murray is located just off Exit 300 (5300 S) on the I-15, heading south. The Murray campus is conveniently located in the middle of the Salt Lake Valley, making the commute for prospective MSN students in Salt Lake County simple and easy.

Murray Campus
Phone: (888) 618-9336
5588 South Green Street
Murray, Utah 84123

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You can take a quick drive north and enjoy all the fantastic attractions, restaurants, and shopping that downtown Salt Lake City offers. If you’re feeling adventurous, the Cottonwood canyons are just a 15 to 20-minute drive east on I-215 East. These canyons offer fantastic hiking trails, scenery, and several world-class ski resorts, such as Brighton and Snowbird.

Commonly Asked Questions

Is there a waitlist to get into the MSN program in Murray?

No, there is no waitlist or entrance exam required to get into the MSN program at our Murray campus.

What kinds of jobs can you get with an MSN degree?

MSN graduates are eligible to apply to a variety of advanced nursing roles, including the following job titles: Certified Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator, and Nurse Executive.

How much money do MSN nurses make?

The amount of money you can earn as an MSN nurse depends entirely on the type of job you’d like to pursue. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2018, the annual median wage of MSN-trained nurses was $115,800, with the top 10 percent earning more than $184,180.

How close is public transportation to the Murray campus?

Public transportation is located at the Intermountain Medical Center, which is approximately a mile north of the Murray Campus.

Does the Murray campus provide free parking?

Yes, there is plenty of free parking available for students.

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Career-Driven MSN Curriculum

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What You’ll Learn

Administration and Leadership Track

Nursing Education Track

Nursing Quality Management Specialty Track

Master’s in Nursing Admissions Requirements at Murray

Career-Driven MSN Curriculum

The Murray Campus

Financial Aid

Smaller Class Sizes

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Commonly Asked Questions

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