Why the MSN Program at Yale?
The MSN program builds on your experience as a registered nurse while preparing you for advanced roles at the forefront of practice. Here's what sets a Yale nursing education apart.
Choose Your Own Clinical Pathway
With eight advanced practice specialties to choose from, the curriculum is designed to align with your professional goals, whether that's mental health, midwifery, primary care, or beyond. Whichever specialty you choose, your YSN degree opens doors.
Technology-Enhanced Education
YSN students benefit from a state-of-the-art education, including over 8,000 square feet of newly renovated simulation space and cutting-edge augmented reality technology.
Faculty Mentorship at the Highest Level
You'll learn from Yale's distinguished faculty and clinical leaders who are at the forefront of practice and education. With a student-faculty ratio of just 6.6:1, you'll work closely alongside them as you build your portfolio of clinical skills.
A Curriculum to Fit Your Interests
By adding one of five unique concentrations to your studies, you can explore an area of care you're passionate about, or discover entirely new populations, problems, and approaches you may want to pursue.
World-Renowned Yale Quality
YSN is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools in the United States and globally, with several specialties ranked in the top 10. Whether a large hospital system or a small practice, prospective employers look for Yale graduates.
Unparalleled Academic Support
Yale students can access a range of support services tailored to help you succeed academically and personally, ensuring your academic success and personal well-being throughout the program.
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Choose a Specialty Right for You
MSN applicants select a specialty at the time of application. Research each track carefully, since your chosen area shapes your entire advanced practice focus.
Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Care for adults and older adults across the health spectrum, from outpatient clinics to hospitals and intensive care units. Specialize in primary or acute care, depending on your clinical interests and career goals.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Deliver primary care across the lifespan, managing health for individuals and families in a wide range of settings. Build lasting relationships while promoting wellness and preventing disease.
Nurse Midwifery
Provide holistic, evidence-based care during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Serve people across the reproductive lifespan in hospitals, birth centers, and community-based practices.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Specialize in the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children and adolescents. Focus on either primary or acute care in clinics, hospitals, and pediatric specialty settings.
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in patients of all ages. Practice in outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, or community settings. Available in both on-campus and hybrid formats.
Women's Health
Deliver primary and reproductive health care with an emphasis on prevention, wellness, and equity. Prepare to care for patients across the reproductive lifespan in diverse clinical environments.
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