Master of Science in Nursing

Launch your nursing career with confidence.

Butler University’s Master of Science in Nursing–Entry to Practice (MSN–ETP) prepares career changers to become practice-ready nurses through hands-on clinical experience, evidence-based learning, and a supportive pathway from day one.

Nursing student holding stethoscope over head.

Enter nursing prepared and practice-ready

The MSN–ETP program at Butler University is designed for individuals ready to transition into nursing and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Through immersive clinical experiences, collaborative learning, and a focus on quality, safety, and population health, students graduate prepared to deliver exceptional patient care and pursue advanced opportunities in the nursing profession.

Nursing student administers medicine to the arm of a patient in their clinic bed.

Exceptional Care

Creating Excellence in Nursing

Develop advanced clinical judgment, leadership skills, and evidence-based decision-making to deliver exceptional patient care—and prepare for roles beyond the bedside.

Wide view of mock hospital setup with rows of medical beds as nursing class meets at a table at end of room.

Built for Success

Future-Ready Nursing Education

Build expertise in healthcare technology, informatics, population health, and policy—grounded in ethics, cultural humility, and health equity.

Nursing student listens to patient through a stethoscope at their bed while standing beside a vitals monitor screen.

Real Skills

Hands-On
Clinical Experience
from Day One

Begin clinical placements first semester and complete 800+ hours across diverse care settings.

Nursing professor speaking to students while they put on medical gloves.

Expert Guidance

A Supportive Pathway for Career Changers

Transition confidently with structured coursework, faculty mentorship, and peer support designed for non-nursing backgrounds.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Important dates

Applications for the inaugural cohort will open July 1, 2026, with a priority application deadline of November 1, 2026.

Admission Request Information
Questions? We’re here to help.

Connect with our admissions team to learn more about the MSN-ETP program, requirements, and next steps.

Contact an enrollment counselor:

gobutler@butler.edu