The RN to MSN curriculum provides for seamless progression for the Registered Nurse with an associate degree in nursing (ADN) to the master's degree in nursing (MSN). Along the way, these students will earn the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN); in anticipation of earning the BSN, students must apply for degree conferral. However, the focus of the program is on the attainment of the MS degree. The program is also available for RNs with a non-nursing bachelor degree and BSN graduates; both of whom will enter the program as graduate level students and earn the Master of Science in nursing (MSN). You can find more information at RN to MS in Nursing (MSN)
The RN to MSN program will be offered online except for the clinical requirements. Students will be required to complete clinical nursing experiences, which will be undertaken in their home communities with appropriate local preceptor agreements.
- The Bachelor’s portion of the curriculum builds on the strong theoretical and skills preparation in nursing and general education completed by the Associate Degree prepared RN.
- The Bachelor’s component of the program, leading to the BS in nursing, fulfills professional nursing standards for baccalaureate education in nursing, providing for immediate career mobility and seamlessly transitions into an accelerated path to the master’s degree by offering six double counted graduate level courses.
- The Master’s component of the program prepares practicing nurses to meet the core expectations of graduate education in nursing and to assume the role of a nurse educator, family nurse practitioner, or adult gerontology nurse practitioner.