The DEMSN prepares you to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter the workforce as a registered nurse. Earning a master's degree provides a seamless foundation for future advancement. Graduates are positioned to pursue post-graduate certificates to become Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), such as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).

Eligible students may access a variety of financial aid options, including federal student loans and flexible payment plans.

You can complete the program in just 20 months (five semesters) of full-time study, allowing you to transition into your new nursing career efficiently.

Choosing Saint Leo’s DEMSN program means joining an inspiring, values-driven learning community dedicated to empowering you as a healthcare leader. Our program delivers a rigorous education focused on cutting-edge technology, like AI and virtual nursing, combined with an ethically driven Culture of Health framework. You’ll benefit from individualized faculty mentorship, clinical placement support, and an accelerated 20-month pathway tailored specifically for career changers.

No! This program is specifically designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing discipline. Whether your background is in business, education, or the sciences, our curriculum is structured to help you successfully transition into the nursing profession.

To ensure you receive the highest quality hands-on training, the program uses a hybrid format. Theory and skills labs are completed on campus as scheduled (with a few courses online), while your clinical hours take place in local healthcare settings.

No. Saint Leo University provides a dedicated clinical placement team to help secure your sites and preceptors for you. We handle the logistics so you can focus entirely on your clinical education.