Direct-Entry MSN

Our direct entry MSN helps you dive into nursing as a second career

Start a new career as a registered nurse with an Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN) from Brenau University. No matter what you studied in your undergraduate degree, the DEMSN is built for non-nurses to quickly gain expertise. With advanced knowledge and practice, you can graduate ready to serve in a variety of health care settings.

At Brenau University, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs and the support of dedicated faculty.

The 68-credit direct entry MSN is an on-ground program at our Norcross campus in North Atlanta.

On-ground in Norcross, GA

Earn your MSN in as few as 20 months

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Gain well-rounded skills with an DEMSN known for excellence

The direct entry MSN offers comprehensive nursing courses with topics including health assessment, diagnostics, population health and advanced practice.

You’ll also prepare to take the NCLEX licensure exam—Brenau’s graduates have a 99% pass rate.

Industry-leading accreditation

The Direct-Entry MSN program at Brenau is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Highly educated faculty

Our nursing faculty members hold advanced degrees in the field, and many of them are practicing nurses.

Hands-on experience

Gain clinical experience with Brenau’s network of health care partners, including the Northeast Georgia Health System.

Start your health care career in several rewarding roles

Brenau’s DEMSN program helps you enter and advance in growing careers that help others improve their quality of life. Gain the skills to make a difference as a registered nurse in several settings, such as the emergency room, operating room, urgent care, outpatient care, and more.

Discover DEMSN careers and salaries

Nurse administrator $96,538 per year1

Registered nurse $93,600 per year2

Registered nurse—operating room $83,862 per year3

Registered nurse—emergency room $78,343 per year4

About us

Brenau University is a private, nonprofit institution with a rich, 148-year legacy of transforming lives. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees in a variety of academic disciplines.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our dedication to supporting you through every step of your development. At Brenau, we care about your future success and believe the greatest achievement in life is “to find the joy in doing rather than dreaming.”

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Sources

  1. Payscale. “Average Nurse Administrator Salary.” May 21, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Registered Nurses.” April 18, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. Payscale. “Average Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room Hourly Pay.” July 4, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  4. Payscale. “Average Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room Hourly Pay.” July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/.