Direct Entry MSN (MEPN) Nursing Program | Murray, UT

About the MEPN Program in Murray

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) in Murray, Utah, offers an excellent pathway for busy adults to change their careers by entering the noble profession of nursing. Through our MEPN program, applicants with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree can use their experience to earn their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and RN licensure.

Our MEPN program is offered in a blended (in-person & online) format. In as little as 20 months, you’ll be on your way to taking the NCLEX-RN and pursuing your career.

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What You’ll Learn

The Murray MEPN program will equip you with the knowledge and skills that are required to pursue an advanced nursing role in the healthcare system.

At Murray, you’ll learn how to:

Take and record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
Perform physical exams and observe patients
Create patient care plans or contribute to existing ones
Perform and order diagnostic tests
Analyze test results and diagnose various health problems
Alter treatment plans when necessary
Administer various medications and treatments and evaluate patient response
Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals
Counsel and educate patients and their families on how to stay healthy or manage their illnesses and injuries

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Admissions Steps for the Murray MEPN Program

Enrollment in our MEPN program includes the following steps for admission. Please see the school catalog for a complete list of requirements.

1 Meet with Admissions Representative (virtual or in-person)

2 Complete enrollment process

3 Submit previous bachelors degree & any pre-requisite course transcripts

4 Take and pass the TEAS entrance assessment

5 Complete FAFSA & Financial Aid interview

6 Start Class

MEPN Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

Earning your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree can prepare you for different advanced nursing roles, depending on your preference. For example, nurses who have earned their MEPN can become nurse administrators, clinical nurse leaders, or health policy experts. Ultimately what you decide to do with your MSN is up to you.

MEPN 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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Eagle Gate College was the right choice for me, helping me build the knowledge and confidence to become the nurse I’ve always aspired to be.

– Julie R.

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, providing a variety of employment options for MEPN 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.

Job Placement Assistance

At Eagle Gate College, we offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates. We are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that achieve their goals. A team of career-service professionals is available to help you learn valuable job-searching skills and obtain employment in your chosen area.

Hands-On Learning Environment

Students at our Murray campus benefit from an immersive learning experience. Here, you can develop your skills in the types of real-world settings you might encounter in your future job. Our clinical simulations and hands-on labs provide a safe environment for students to advance their knowledge, hone their professional skills, and learn from their mistakes under the supervision of experienced professionals.

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The externship experience has been amazing, positively contributing to my developing nursing skills.

– Nelson V.

Campus Location

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

You can take a quick drive north and enjoy all the fantastic attractions, restaurants, and shopping that downtown Salt Lake City offers. 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 results such as Brighton and Snowbird.

Murray Campus

5588 South Green Street
Suite 150
Murray, UT 84123

(888) 618-9336

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Commonly Asked Questions

Does Eagle Gate College Offer a Direct Entry MSN program near me?

We welcome students from all around the world to enroll at Eagle Gate College. The majority of students at our Murray campus are either from the town of Murray or commute from one of the following nearby cities.

We serve Direct Entry Nursing program (MEPN) students across all of Salt Lake County, Idaho:

How much does the MEPN program cost?

While tuition costs vary depending on your circumstances, there are several financial aid options available to our MEPN students at Eagle Gate College. We have very helpful admissions representatives that will help you through every step of the financial aid process to ensure you find the best option for your particular situation.

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 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that as of May 2022, the average salary of MSN-trained nurses was about $125,000.

Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program. (accessed on 4/5/2024)

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.

Accreditation

The master’s degree program in nursing at Eagle Gate College at Murray, Utah, is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org/).

Public Notice of CCNE Accreditation Visit

Invitation for Third-Party Comments

Murray, Layton, Boise, and Idaho Falls Colleges will host an accreditation site visit by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for accreditation of our Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) and MSN Program October 9-10, 2024.

In accordance with CCNE’s procedures, the Commission provides the opportunity for program constituents and other interested parties to submit, in writing, comments concerning the program’s qualifications for initial accreditation.

You are invited to share your comments regarding the College’s MEPN and MSN Program in Murray/ Layton, UT, Idaho Falls, ID and Boise, ID to CCNE by September 9, 2024. All third-party comments must be written in English. CCNE shares third-party comments only with the evaluation team. At no time during the review process are these comments shared with the hosting program. However, all compliance concerns related to the accreditation standards will be identified in the accreditation report, and the program will have an opportunity to respond to those concerns as part of its response to that report.

If you would like to submit a third-party comment regarding the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing or MSN, please submit to CCNE at thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Or, if you prefer, comments can be mailed to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Attn: Third-Party Comments
655 K St., NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001

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Texas residents applying to Eagle Gate College locations in Utah and Idaho please note, Eagle Gate College is not regulated in Texas under Texas Education Code, Chapter 132. Eagle Gate College is regulated in Idaho by the Idaho State Board of Education and is regulated in Utah by the Utah State Board of Education. Complaints should be addressed to the respective state boards.

* For any prerequisite courses that you may be missing, Eagle Gate College offers a Tuition Forgiveness Program. If you complete your prerequisites at Eagle Gate College, your tuition balance is deferred and cleared upon enrollment into the MEPN program. Please visit the School Catalog for more details.

Murray MEPN Program

Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing

About the MEPN Program in Murray

Get Started

What You’ll Learn

Admissions Steps for the Murray MEPN Program

MEPN Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

The Murray Campus

Job Placement Assistance

Hands-On Learning Environment

Campus Location

Murray Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation

Public Notice of CCNE Accreditation Visit

Invitation for Third-Party Comments

Get Started

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Murray MEPN Program

Earn Your Master of Science in Nursing

About the MEPN Program in Murray

Get Started

What You’ll Learn

Admissions Steps for the Murray MEPN Program

MEPN Program with a Career-Driven Curriculum

The Murray Campus

Job Placement Assistance

Hands-On Learning Environment

Campus Location

Murray Campus

Commonly Asked Questions

Accreditation

Public Notice of CCNE Accreditation Visit

Invitation for Third-Party Comments

Get Started

Latest News

LPN vs. RN

A Comprehensive Study Guide for Mastering the NCLEX-RN

The Role of Practical Nurses in Patient Care

A Comprehensive Study Guide for Mastering the NCLEX-PN

Eagle Gate College

Resources

Disclosures

Tools

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